YLGS Events

Youth Libraries Group (Scotland) Teenage Conference on Friday 27th April 2012

WE ARE HAPPY TO CONFIRM THAT EVERYONE WHO APPLIED TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE ON THE 27th APRIL HAS A PLACE.  There are still some places left for the conference, please contact Jill Reid (details below) to book your place.

A conference for learning professionals and workers interested in innovative approaches to engaging teenagers and young people. 

This is a unique opportunity for those working with teenagers and young people, be they library, education, or community workers with a wide cross-section of practitioners and to develop networks. 

The programme will include:

•     Librarians v Teenagers; challenging stereotypes 
•     Storytelling for Teens workshops run by Bea Ferguson.
•     Book Tasting for Teens workshop run by Jane Sandell of YLG Scotland    
•     Bali Rai will be engaging us with his writing for teens and young people

In addition there will be an exhibition area and a bookshop provided by Scotia books.

 The conference will:

• Enable us to meet and share good practice with colleagues from different sectors     
• Challenge us to break down the barriers of working with teenagers and young people  
• Inspire us to engage with teenagers and young people in an effective way

The conference is being held at The Mitchell on Friday 27th April from 10am to 4pm.   The cost is £35 + VAT.   No lunch will be provided, however, there will be refreshments available throughout the day.  The Mitchell library is located on North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN.

For further details and/or to book a place, please download the booking form or contact Jill Reid on 01382 431537 or email jill.reid@leisureandculturedundee.com