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THE CORNER THE CORNER M. Allan Vogelson Regional Library’s Teen Space Est. December 9, 2009
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THE CORNERTHE CORNER
M. Allan Vogelson Regional Library’s Teen Space
Est. December 9, 2009
The Corner
“What Should We Do With All This Space?”…
The Teen Space Project is made possible with funding from the Camden County Library System, the South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative and the New Jersey State Library, which is responsible for the
coordination, promotion and funding of the New Jersey Library Network.
The SpaceThe Space
Approximately 1245 square feet High visibility/Differentiated area Affectionately known as “The Corner”
Adults and Children Must Be Accompanied Adults and Children Must Be Accompanied By A Teen!By A Teen!
The Plan:The Plan:
•A uniquely designed space for our teen customers aged 12 – 18
•A “separate” space:•Wall and entrance with pocket doors•Windows/display cases on the façade
•Staff Service Point in front
•Internet computers
•Bookshelves and Gondolas
•Diner booths
•Graffiti Wall and stage
•Quiet study area
•52” flat screen tv, gaming equipment
•ReadyAnimator, Digital Camera, and Camcorder.
•Casual/comfy seating.
•Lots of display room! (!!!)
Architect & ContractorArchitect & ContractorBach Associates of Haddon Heights, NJ
&Pantarelli Homes of
Woodstown, NJ
What Makes Us SpecialWhat Makes Us Special
Gaming Equipment Wi-Fi
“Face Out” YA Collection Popular Teen Magazines
Flexibility in Configuration Vending Machines
Loud and Quiet Areas
The Fun StuffThe Fun Stuff
What Our Teens Are Saying…What Our Teens Are Saying…
“I’m flabbergasted! I love having the teen space here because it’s a place where we can be ourselves and adults aren’t there to judge us…” –Shivum B., Age 13
“What makes the teen space great is that, in addition to the game systems and full internet access, it is just for teens.” –Vincent B., Age 14
“I love The Corner! It’s so much fun- a library, but with attitude!!” –Amy P., Age 15
“The Corner is awesome- It gives the teens the ability to relax, play games, and read the books they want to read- and it’s a fantabulous hangout, too!” –Abby P., Age 15
I think The Corner is
relaxing and
interesting. I could sit
in there and do work
for hours. –Mapule G.,
Age 17The Corner is a great place for teens and kids to meet new people, read new books, relax, and use the computer (for research...or Facebook). –Penny A., Age 15
How Many Librarians Does It How Many Librarians Does It Take To Build a Teen Space?Take To Build a Teen Space?
The Corner Video Contest
In January we decided to have a video contest for the teens. (www.youtube.com/CCLTeens)
They had to: Promote The Corner Be between 30 seconds to 3 minutes in length Be appropriate for all ages
Here is our winner: “Library Love” by Sarah Pike (Age 17)…
““Library Love” by Sarah PikeLibrary Love” by Sarah Pike
Check Us Out…
www.camdencountylibrary.org/teens www.youtube.com/CCLTeens www.facebook.com/CCLTeens
FinFin
Christen Orbanus
Teen Librarian
856/772-1636 x3360
Questions? Thoughts? Want to bounce ideas off of someone?
Jennifer Druce
Youth Services Manager
856/772-1636 x3360
William B. Brahms
Branch Manager
856/772-1636 x3308
M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch
203 Laurel RoadVoorhees, NJ 08043
856/772-1636www.camdencountylibrary.org
Linda Devlin, DirectorDebbie Dennis, Associate Director
