Teen Programming

Lorelle Shea

Librarian 2, Teen Services
The Ocean County Library
NJ - County
OCEAN
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Teen Programming
Teen Zone Decoration/Environmental Design
Teen Engagement and Passive/Pop Up Programming
Supporting Teen Mental Health and Serving at-Risk Youth
Teen Volunteers
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

Hello! My name is Lorelle and I am a Teen Services Librarian at the Ocean County Library. I have a passion for serving teens, and would love to connect with you about ways to better serve teens at your library.

Erin Lankford

Assistant Director
TSLA LABM
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Accessibility
Teen Programming
Collection development
Children’s Program & Services
Outreach
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
Special
About Me

Hello! My name is Erin! I work at the Tennessee Library for Accessible Books and Media. I love working with our patrons to ensure everyone has everything they need. 

Lauren Gilpin

Teen Services Manager
Nashville Public Library
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Teen Programming
Project Management
Management (Personnel)
Teen Volunteers
Outreach
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

I currently manage Nashville Public Library's Teen Center. I supervise 4 employees who are primarily teen programmers. I've previously worked as a Teen Librarian and Adult Librarian in a branch library.

Melaina Squicciarini

Youth Services Librarian
Highland Park Public Library
NJ - County
MIDDLESEX
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Teen Programming
Teen Collection Development & Management
Empathy and Compassion
LGBTQ Programming & Collections
Animals
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
School
About Me

Hi! I'm Melaina (they/them). I am a retired veterinary technician turned librarian! I brought my empathy and compassion forward approach to working with animals to throw myself head first into becoming a teen librarian.

Brandy Walthall

Youth Services Librarian
Atlantic City Free Public Library
NJ - County
ATLANTIC
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Circulation
Youth Services
Children’s Program & Services
Teen Programming
Diversity
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Public
About Me

Hello. My name is Brandy Walthall. I began my library career in an academic library in Texas. I received my MLS from the University of North Texas in 2021.

Matheson Westlake

Teen and Youth Services Librarian
Mercer County Library System
NJ - County
MERCER
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Youth Services
Teen Programming
Teen Collection Development & Management
Children's Collections
Storytime
School Library Service
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
School
About Me

Finding ways to nurture creative expression, peer support, and healthy fun in social settings are my top priorities in Teen Services.

Maureen Langley

Youth Services Department Head
Plainsboro Public Library
NJ - County
MIDDLESEX
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Youth Services
Outreach
Teen Programming
Teen Volunteers
STEAM Programming
Summer Reading
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

Maureen Langley has worked in public libraries in a variety of capacities for over 14 years, from Circulation Library Asssistant to her current position as the Youth Services Department Head of the Plainsboro Public Library.

Maryjean Riou

Teen Librarian
Hunterdon County Library System
NJ - County
HUNTERDON
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Teen Collection Development & Management
Teen Programming
Volunteers
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

I have been working with teens in public libraries for over 8 years now.  I've worked in libraries all over New Jersey but have spent most of my time in rural libraries.

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