Fall Teen Program Ideas

Everything is different this year. And harder. But maybe it will allow for some different kids of programming. It's hard to know exactly what to do.

But that's not all that different from teen services. You never really know what's going to be an amazing program and which one might be a dud.

And it might be a chance to reach more teens, do different types of programs, and try new things.

Some of these ideas might be great cross-over ideas for adults too. As usual, these program ideas are from Pinterest!

Over the summer at my library, we did lots of Take and Make bags. And we'll still do those.

One of the most popular themed bags was our Foodie Fun.

Foodie Fun:
We put bags together with some ingredients that not everyone would have at home.
There are videos on Facebook and our YouTube channel.

We're going to do more of these.

We have six fall recipes planned.

Here's the September one:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/13721973852951063/?nic_v1=1a5oBXwE7

Rock Candy:

I've always wanted to make this with teens, but the timing!

However, if they are making this at home, the timing doesn't matter as much.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547038014682029/?nic_v1=1a5oBXwE7

Art Bags:

These seem to go pretty well over the summer too.

Book Art would be a fun project - again, the timing is tricky for inside the library, but not for virtual.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/485333297343531718/?nic_v1=1a5oBXwE7

Art Nights:

We haven't done this yet, but I would LOVE to!

Here's a good fall one.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547038014619704/?nic_v1=1a5oBXwE7

Spa Night:

This could be a whole series. You do bath salts, face masks, bath fizzies....

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/541628292689003842/?nic_v1=1a5oBXwE7

Fall Program Ideas for Teens

I know that Summer Reading hasn't started yet in my library, but I'm already starting to think about Fall planning. I don't have too many ideas, but I thought I'd share some in case any one else was planning Fall too.

September 12: Chocolate Milk Shake Day 
Easy program, lots of love for milk shakes

October: Friday the 13th
Our Friends' of the Library have a booksale that weekend, but we might do something fun in the teen room or maybe a Murder Mystery after hours program.

Perfume Making:
My sister has gotten into this and it sounds like a great idea for fall - either back to school or create your signature scent for homecoming dance

Apple Treats: 
I always like to try some sort of food program with apples or even pumpkin.

Boston Teen Book Festival:
Last year we tried to get a group of teens together and go - it was my first year on the job, so I'm hoping that the connections I've made this year will have teens wanting to go this year, because there are some great authors.

Near more ideas? Here's what I thought about in the past.

Fall Programs for Teens (8): Food Ideas

I know Summer Reading is starting to wind down. But my head is filled with ideas for fall programs. Fall for my library runs from September thru December. This is my first fall for teen programs at the library, so I'll be doing a mix of old ideas that worked well and new ideas. 

Monster Rice Krispies Treats

Screaming Pretzels

Zombie Gingerbread

Apple Crisps

Fall Programs for Teens (7)

I know Summer Reading is starting to wind down. But my head is filled with ideas for fall programs. Fall for my library runs from September thru December. This is my first fall for teen programs at the library, so I'll be doing a mix of old ideas that worked well and new ideas. 

Here's my series from last year in case you missed it and want more ideas. 

Back to school crafts (aka playing with Washi Tape)

Boatload of ideas on this pin

Can you survive the zombie apocalypse?

Make yourself a zombie bite

National Brownie Day is December 8th

We'll be taste testing a few kinds

Fall Programs (6)

 I know that Summer Reading is in full swing, but planning doesn't always take a back seat just because it's the busy season. So I thought I'd attempt to help and toss out a few ideas for fall - all from pinterest. Here are some great looking (and easy) recipes to test out with your teens!

Check out the rest of the series here. 

Witches Hats

Perfect for that caramel crave

These went like hot cakes

Make at the library, bake at home

Fall Programs (5)

 I know that Summer Reading is in full swing, but planning doesn't always take a back seat just because it's the busy season. So I thought I'd attempt to help and toss out a few ideas for fall - all from pinterest. Here are some great looking (and easy) recipes to test out with your teens perfect for Halloween!

Check out the rest of the series here

Vampire goodness

Pumpkins!

DIY Zombie Marshmallows

Fall Programs (4)

 I know that Summer Reading is in full swing, but planning doesn't always take a back seat just because it's the busy season. So I thought I'd attempt to help and toss out a few ideas for fall - all from pinterest. Here are some fun looking craft ideas for Teen Read Week! 

Check out the official page for more info!

Transportation Ideas:

DIY Paper Airplanes (and test them)

DIY Boat

Tropical Ideas:

Recycled Fish

Wind Spirals

Fall Programs: 3 (Teen Read Week)

 I know that Summer Reading is in full swing, but planning doesn't always take a back seat just because it's the busy season. So I thought I'd attempt to help and toss out a few ideas for fall - all from pinterest. Here are some fun looking food ideas for Teen Read Week! 

Check out the official page for more info!

Sail back to summertime

Camp memories 

Friendship Bracelets

Fall Programs for Teens (2)

 I know that Summer Reading is just starting or has already started, but planning doesn't always take a back seat just because it's the busy season. So I thought I'd attempt to help and toss out a few ideas for fall - all from pinterest. Here are some fun looking accessories! 

Back to School Fashion - Duct Tape Bracelets

No tangles here

Washi Tape Photo Frames - for all your fave summer photos

For stressed or bored teens- coloring is relaxing

Fall Program Ideas for Teens (1)

 I know that Summer Reading is just starting or has already started, but planning doesn't always take a back seat just because it's the busy season. So I thought I'd attempt to help and toss out a few ideas for fall - all from pinterest. Here are some fun looking accessories! 

Duct Tape Lanyard

Duct Tape Flower Pens or Pencils

Locker Magnets

Glitter Magnets