Hosting Patrons Between the Ages of Nine and Sixteen in an Academic Library

This article provides examples of event planning and programming provided for youth groups (middle school or high school students), and it offers tips to giving younger students a hands-on, educational, and entertaining academic library experience. Buy-in from administration is important, and the inclusion of all library staff will turn what could be an overwhelming task for a single librarian into a team building, uplifting event for everyone involved.