Teen Summit 2017

The “real world” is now for teens – how can teen librarians help prepare them for life outside of the library? Join us for the Ninth Annual Teen Summit where you’ll engage in such topics as mental health, civic engagement, social justice, and programming for today’s teens. Our special guests include representatives from local start-up Eduporium to share tools and toys for STEM and maker education, and our keynote speaker, Danielle Allen, PhD, Director of Harvard’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University and author of Cuz: the life and times of Michael A, speaking about civic engagement and teens in society.

Agenda:

9:00 am Registration. Coffee sponsored by Eduporium (Please note there will be no breakfast served this year)

Visit Eduporium tables throughout the day for their tech petting zoo.

10:00 am Welcome from MLS & RIOLIS

10:15-11:15 am Keynote: “Youth in Democracy" - Danielle Allen, PhD

11:30 - 12:30 pm Breakout Session One

A. “Creating Safe Space for High School Youth” with New Urban Art

B. “Be Zine and Be Heard” with Bettiann McKay and Jamie Glass

12:30-1:30 pm Lunch (cost of lunch is included in your registration fee)

1:30-2:30 pm Breakout Session Two

A. “Breaking Mental Health Stigma” with Anita Cellucci and Maureen Ambrosino

B. “Great Adult Graphic Novels for Teens” with Brigid Alverson

2:45- 4:00 pm Program Power Panel

"Out of the Box Collaborations" with Emily Bredberg

"How to Host Library-Wide Programs" with Robin Brenner

"In-House Teen Puppet Troupe: Crazy Yet Possible" with Marie Coady

"iMAJEHN: Using ARCs for Teen Book Clubs" with Kelsey Crossley

For updates and handouts, check out our Teen Summit Guide!

*Please note, tickets are nonrefundable after October 3.