1. THE CORNER M. Allan Vogelson Regional Library’s Teen Space Est. December 9, 2009

2. The Corner

3. “What Should We Do With All This Space?”… The Teen Space Project is made possible with funding from the Camden County Library System, the South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative and the New Jersey State Library, which is responsible for the coordination, promotion and funding of the New Jersey Library Network.

4. The Space  Approximately 1245 square feet  High visibility/Differentiated area  Affectionately known as “The Corner”

5. Adults and Children Must Be Accompanied By A Teen!

6. The Plan: A uniquely designed space for our teen customers aged 12 – 18 A “separate” space: Wall and entrance with pocket doors Windows/display cases on the façade Staff Service Point in front Internet computers Bookshelves and Gondolas Diner booths Graffiti Wall and stage Quiet study area 52” flat screen tv, gaming equipment ReadyAnimator, Digital Camera, and Camcorder. Casual/comfy seating. Lots of display room! (!!!)

7. Architect & Contractor Bach Associates of Haddon Heights, NJ & Pantarelli Homes of Woodstown, NJ

8. What Makes Us Special  Gaming Equipment  Wi-Fi  “Face Out” YA Collection  Popular Teen Magazines  Flexibility in Configuration  Vending Machines  Loud and Quiet Areas

9. The Fun Stuff

10. What Our Teens Are Saying… “I’m flabbergasted! I love having the teen space here because it’s a place where we can be ourselves and adults aren’t there to judge us…” – Shivum B., Age 13 “What makes the teen space great is that, in addition to the game systems and full internet access, it is just for teens.” –Vincent B., Age 14 “I love The Corner! It’s so much fun- a library, but with attitude!!” –Amy P., Age 15 “The Corner is awesome- It gives the teens the ability to relax, play games, and read the books they want to read- and it’s a fantabulous hangout, too!” –Abby P., Age 15 I think The Corner is relaxing and interesting. I could sit in there and do work for hours. – Mapule G., Age 17 The Corner is a great place for teens and kids to meet new people, read new books, relax, and use the computer (for research...or Facebook). –Penny A., Age 15

11. How Many Librarians Does It Take To Build a Teen Space?

12. The Corner Video Contest In January we decided to have a video contest for the teens. (www.youtube.com/CCLTeens) They had to:  Promote The Corner  Be between 30 seconds to 3 minutes in length  Be appropriate for all ages Here is our winner: “Library Love” by Sarah Pike (Age 17)…

13. “Library Love” by Sarah Pike

14. Check Us Out…  www.camdencountylibrary.org/teens www.camdencountylibrary.org/teens  www.youtube.com/CCLTeens www.youtube.com/CCLTeens  www.facebook.com/CCLTeens www.facebook.com/CCLTeens

15. Fin Christen Orbanus Teen Librarian 856/772-1636 x3360 corban@camdencountylibrary.org Questions? Thoughts? Want to bounce ideas off of someone? Jennifer Druce Youth Services Manager 856/772-1636 x3360 jdruce@camdencountylibrary.org William B. Brahms Branch Manager 856/772-1636 x3308 wbrahm@camdencountylibrary.org M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch 203 Laurel Road Voorhees, NJ 08043 856/772-1636 www.camdencountylibrary.org Linda Devlin, Director Debbie Dennis, Associate Director