New Directions in Summer Learning @

your Library

YSS Conference 2015 Lorraine Squires - Head of Teen Services,

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library

Our starting point:

• READING is AWESOME

• LIBRARIES are EXCELLENT

• KIDS and TEENS who READ are FABULOUS

• KIDS and TEENS who ENGAGE with their LIBRARY are MORE LIKELY TO READ and LEARN over the Summer

So let’s talk about motivation…

READING and LIBRARIES = BROCCOLI?

READING and LIBRARIES = PARTY?!?!

Eat your veggies and you can have dessert!

Intrinsically Rewarding Things are Intrinsically Rewarding

MOTIVATION: AUTONOMY

“…but you are free…”

MOTIVATION: AUTONOMY

PARTY

• dance,

• chat,

• flirt,

• eat,

• people-watch…

LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM

• Choose what & how you read, watch, listen

• Multiple levels of engagement

• Multiple points of entry

MOTIVATION: MASTERY

Level up!

MOTIVATION: MASTERY

PARTY

• Show off and shine

• “I made that cheese dip”

• Make new friends

LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM

• Specialized Readers Advisory

• Skill Building through programs and self-directed learning

• Make existing behaviors simpler and more rewarding through your program

MOTIVATION: PURPOSE

MOTIVATION: PURPOSE

PARTY

• Why are we celebrating?

• Strengthen friendship and community bonds

• Photo booth and favors

• “Did you hear about Lorraine’s party? It was off the hook.”

LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM

• Relevant to their lives

• Souvenirs of experiences

• Recognition of achievement

• Outcomes, not just outputs

THANK YOU!