Here’s an Idea: Ten Passive Programming Ideas for Teens

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Are you looking for creative ways to engage teens without adding stress to your schedule? Join us for a dynamic webinar focused on passive programming—innovative, low-effort library activities that require minimal staff involvement but still capture teen interest. We’ll explore practical ideas, examples, challenges, and tips to implement these programs. Learn how to foster teen participation, build community, and make your library a welcoming space. This webinar is perfect for library staff looking to make a big impact with small steps!

By the end of this webinar, the participants will be able to:

  • Design and implement a low-effort passive program for teens.
  • Adapt existing passive program ideas to fit diverse teen needs and interests.
  • Discuss the value of passive programming.

Tiffany Duck is a librarian, consultant, and owner of LitDext LLC, a literacy and information services company. She has thirteen years of experience as a public library manager in various types of library systems. As an Executive Team member, she built long-lasting relationships with community ambassadors and partners and helped to develop spaces that reflected community needs. She facilitated many innovative and diverse initiatives that expanded the libraries' reach into the community. Tiffany is an adjunct instructor in the Library and Information Science programs at UNCG and the University of Alabama.

David Duck is dedicated to serving youth and families. With a B.A. from the University of Virginia and an M.S. from Frostburg State University (concentrating in Youth Development and Organizational Management), David shares his passion for engaging families through quality programming, evidence-based practices, and an overall understanding and connection to youth/family needs. David's diverse experience in community development and the arts has allowed him to facilitate trainings, programs, and educational opportunities to local government agencies, libraries, community-based organizations, the faith community, and the general public sector (all ages). Starting his career in Newport News, David has lead youth development and community engagement efforts (with focuses on outreach, mentoring, tutoring, leadership, recreation, education, parenting, wraparound case management, neighborhood development, and volunteerism) in Norfolk, Chester/Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, and Hanover before returning home to Newport News.

This event will be hosted in Zoom. Automatic captions will be enabled for this event. This event will be recorded, and registrants will receive access to the recording within 3-5 business days after the event ends.

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact us at ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.

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