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CALCON 2026 Courageous Libraries Resilient Communities
Wednesday September 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
How do you build a teen volunteer program that truly serves teens, and also adds value to your library? In this session, two colleagues from a mid-sized suburban library share how they manage teen volunteers across departments, with a shared commitment to making opportunities meaningful, skill-building, and teen-centered. We'll walk through specific opportunities, logistics, and the philosophy behind centering teen volunteers' needs. Bring your questions and your own stories to share. This program was originally presented as a webinar through Colorado State Library’s Talking Teen Services series in March 2025.
Speakers
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Jessica Schwartz

Lindsay Huth has spent 20 years in public libraries with a focus on early childhood services, and currently coordinates teen volunteers in the Children’s Department at Louisville Public Library. Jessica Schwartz has 15 years of experience in teen services and has been developing and managing teen volunteer programs throughout her career. Both presenters work collaboratively at the same library, giving them firsthand experience building a cross-departmental volunteer program with a shared philosophy. Together, the presenters bring nearly 35 years of combined public library experience, with deep specialization in youth services. They presented on this topic together for CSL’s Talking Teen Services webinar series last year, and Jessica recently presented on this topic for the Infopeople course “Teen Services Fundamentals.”, Louisville Public Library

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Lindsay Huth

Lindsay Huth has spent 20 years in public libraries with a focus on early childhood services, and currently coordinates teen volunteers in the Children’s Department at Louisville Public Library. Jessica Schwartz has 15 years of experience in teen services and has been developing and managing teen volunteer programs throughout her career. Both presenters work collaboratively at the same library, giving them firsthand experience building a cross-departmental volunteer program with a shared philosophy. Together, the presenters bring nearly 35 years of combined public library experience, with deep specialization in youth services. They presented on this topic together for CSL’s Talking Teen Services webinar series last year, and Jessica recently presented on this topic for the Infopeople course “Teen Services Fundamentals.”, Louisville Public Library

Wednesday September 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Query Queen Breakout Room 3

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