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Managing the Afterschool Crowd at Your Library
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
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Managing the Afterschool Crowd at Your Library Hosted by the Library of Virginia
 
Wednesday, March 11th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
 
The hours of 3-5 pm, Monday-Friday, can be a busy time for libraries. This is where libraries may get an influx of young people and an increase in behavior incidents. But this is also a time of great potential impact, where libraries can be a safe place and reach out to teens.
 
In this webinar, you’ll hear from a former teen services librarian whose library typically had 100-150 teens most days after school. She will share her and her and colleagues’ experiences on how to manage these chaotic (and fun!) hours. 
 
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
 
  • Teen developmental stages and how they can affect behavior
  • Tips on setting policies and guidelines
  • Setting and enforcing behavior expectations that make the library a place for everyone
  • Suggestions on partners and programs after school
  • Communication techniques to de-escalate behaviors
Carrie Rogers-Whitehead ~ Biography
Carrie Rogers-Whitehead is the founder and CEO of Digital Respons-Ability, a mission-based company that educates tens of thousands of students, parents, and teachers through in-person and online courses across the country.
She has written two books for librarians around adolescents: Teen Fandom and Geek Programming: a Practical Guide for Librarians and the ALA-award-winning Serving Teens and Adults and the Autism Spectrum: a Guide for Libraries, and continues to work with teens.
 
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