Birth of a Teen Activity Room

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Presenter: Jean Gardner (Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library)

Description: This session will take the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library’s teen activity room from conception through the renovation, transformation, and utilization.

The activity room (53’ X 31’) is in addition to an existing teen space (67’ X 31’) and is located away from the mainstream library area. It has: a video gaming area; desktop and laptop computers; snack area with vending machines; stage for live performances; booths for chatting and listening to music; large screen monitors/televisions and more.

Intended Audiences:

  • Administrators and others who hold the purse strings and approve policies
  • Instructional librarians
  • Pretty much any librarian
  • Technology librarians
  • Youth librarians

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  • Public libraries



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