In the 6th grade, I often walked after school from my middle school campus to the local public library. Spreading my books across the oak table in the magazine room, I often had a whole room to myself to study, read, and daydream. It was book-worm heaven - but incredibly square.
These days, afternoons at the library have reached a whole new level of cool. The Salem Public Library Teen Scene has converted to dusty old basement into a a groovy new space -- as appealing to teens as the Discovery Room is to toddlers.
These days, afternoons at the library have reached a whole new level of cool. The Salem Public Library Teen Scene has converted to dusty old basement into a a groovy new space -- as appealing to teens as the Discovery Room is to toddlers.
Stacks of teen-friendly books, hundreds of graphic novels, a game station, a computer/video production lab, concerts, pizza parties, book talks, writing groups, and library staff ready & willing to provide a safe place for teens to gather: This great space offers something for book worms, musicians, writers, and teens with any and every interest.
As an educator, this thrills me. As a momma, I feel grateful that my community cares about our youth. Thanks Salem!
As an educator, this thrills me. As a momma, I feel grateful that my community cares about our youth. Thanks Salem!