Christina Keasler

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Colorado Teens Use Makerspace To Create Accessible Board Games

Colorado Teens Use Makerspace To Create Accessible Board Games

Christina Keasler,  Aug 06, 2019

In an award-winning internship at the Boulder Public Library, underserved youth work in the makerspace to design and create projects that can improve the community. This year, two teens built board games that are inclusive of players with visual disabilities.

After-School Efforts To Teach Digital Citizenship Lessons a Drag? Some Tips for Public Youth Services Librarians

After-School Efforts To Teach Digital Citizenship Lessons a Drag? Some Tips for Public Youth Services Librarians

Christina Keasler,  Nov 06, 2018

How can public librarians convince kids to give up what little free time they have to talk with us about keeping themselves and their private information safe online? Here are a few tips.

Surviving Tween Readers' Advisory

Surviving Tween Readers' Advisory

Christina Keasler,  Oct 30, 2018

The kid likes one thing, the parent wants another. How should librarians proceed? 

Libraries Should Embrace Tweens, Not Shun Them

Libraries Should Embrace Tweens, Not Shun Them

Christina Keasler,  Sep 19, 2018

Several recent incidents highlight the need for more informed and compassionate policies when it comes to tweens in the public library.

Flossmoor Public Library Struggles with

Flossmoor Public Library Struggles with "Rowdy" Tweens and Teens; Relaxes ID Policy

Christina Keasler,  May 17, 2018

When Flossmoor Public Library (IL) initiated a new policy requiring tweens and teens to show student ID in order to use the library, the response from the library community was swift and largely negative. Now, administrators are taking a second look at the policy and figuring out more equitable ways to manage their boisterous young patrons.
Mindful Activities for Stressed Out Tweens

Mindful Activities for Stressed Out Tweens

Christina Keasler,  Dec 20, 2017

Four relaxing and stress-relieving activities that tweens can do in (or around) the library.
Chalkboard Controversy: Naughty Graffiti and Social Media Safety in a Middle School Library Space

Chalkboard Controversy: Naughty Graffiti and Social Media Safety in a Middle School Library Space

Christina Keasler,  Nov 14, 2017

A chalkboard wall in a newly designed public library space for middle schoolers brought fun opportunities—and some unexpected challenges.
Tired of Fidget Spinners? Embrace Them As Teaching Tools, Not Just Toys

Tired of Fidget Spinners? Embrace Them As Teaching Tools, Not Just Toys

Christina Keasler,  Jun 19, 2017

Librarian Christina Keasler advises educators to embrace the recent fidget spinner craze—and incorporate them into lesson plans and summer activities.
Dedicated Middle School Collections in the Public Library: A New Trend?

Dedicated Middle School Collections in the Public Library: A New Trend?

Christina Keasler,  Apr 19, 2017

Public libraries are starting to develop collections specifically for readers in grades six to eight. The selection process can be tricky and time-consuming—but often well worth the effort.
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