FYI,

My colleague from the Wyoming State Library is inviting teen library staff from other states to attend this webinar. ~Sharon

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Ever feel like 'connecting with teens' is a puzzle where the pieces keep changing shape?

You aren't alone! In this episode, we're spreading the truth: the secret ingredient to a welcoming library isn't just the books, or the Wi-Fi -- it's the relationships. 

Join us with special guests from Arapahoe Libraries as we dive into actionable strategies for modeling positive behavior and turning your library into a space where teens choose to hang out!  

We've assembled a powerhouse panel from Arapahoe Libraries to guide the way:

• Catherine Boddie: The Teen Services Supervisor who’s spent over a decade mastering the art of mentorship and community outreach.

2. Erica Schimmel: A YALSA regular and MLIS adjunct instructor at University of Denver who knows the "how" and "why" behind strategic teen programming.

3. RaineBo Thunder: Fresh off the YALSA Printz Award Committee, RaineBo brings 10+ years of experience from Cody, WY, to the big stage.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your first outreach mission, this episode is packed with tips on how to meet teens where they are -- and how to make them feel like the valuable patrons they truly are. 
Don't miss it! It's going to be better than a double-crust PB&J. 

LIVE Webinar June 17, 2026 | 10:00 am, MST, 12:00 pm, EST

 Click here to register now!
Can’t make it live? No worries—the webinar will be recorded and available later on the Wyoming State Library YouTube pag

Forwarded by:

Sharon Rawlins (she/her)

Youth Services Specialist

Library Development
New Jersey State Library

P.  609-278-2640 x116 

E. sraw...@njstatelib.org

W. www.njstatelib.org

185 West State Street

P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625

NJ250: Living Documents, Evolving Rights - New Jersey Through Three Constitutions
https://www.njstatelib.org/nj250