National Institute 2026

This is a ticketed event. Only registered Teen Services Development Day attendees will be able to attend. 

Are your teen programs missing their target audience? If you've ever planned an event, only to have low (or no) attendance, you're not alone! This session will focus on designing programs that actually appeal to teens by centering their interest, removing barriers to participation, and using creative marketing strategies. Learn how to balance structured and casual programming, harness teen input, and make your events the place to be. Walk away with fresh ideas, real-world examples, and a renewed approach to teen programming that works. 

Registrants will be added to this event in SCHED based on ALA registration data and will be sent details accordingly. If you are not registered for this event but would like to be, please email Sarah Polen at spolen [at] ala.org.