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Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014November 3, 2013
Paws to Read:Tween Programs
Jill HarrisSan Rafael Public Library
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Why Tweens?
Tweens/younger teens need programs of their own because:
They occupy a distinct developmental stage
They have unique needs and interestsThey are sometimes ignored, or grouped
with younger kids or older teensThey are underservedThey will make your library better
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Origami Animals
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Host a Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization
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Local volunteer opportunities
Learn about wildlife in their own backyard
Great opportunity for book pairings
Become an animal advocate
Alternative: host a local animal shelter / adoption center
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Endangered Animals Sidewalk Chalk Murals
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Educate tweens and the public about endangered animals
Give them a voice for issues they care about
Low cost: all you need is sidewalk chalk and space
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Nature Walk
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Bring the expertise of the library out into the world
Doesn’t have to be a trail Host a book club or craft
in the forest or local park Low to no cost
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Pet Photography Contest
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Offer funniest, cutest, best image, and other categories
Have staff and/or tween/teen volunteers be the judges
Partner with a local gallery to show the photos
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Local Wildlife Sighting Contest
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Random Acts of Kindness for Animals
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Animal Print Glass
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Contact:
Jill HarrisSan Rafael Public [email protected]
The California Summer Reading Program is a project of the California Library Association, supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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