Rethinking Spaces for Teens

Meet the Panelists

Kevin Jayce (he/him), Librarian III, Baltimore County Public Library

Love of manga, video games and cats - Kevin has been working in public libraries for a while now trying to make safe spaces for teens.

Will Malkus (he/him), Librarian III, Baltimore County Public Library

Will works at the White Marsh branch of the Baltimore County Public Library. He has previously presented on the importance of virtual teen spaces as part of several MLA training sessions, as well as the Advocating for Teens in the Library panel at MLA/DLA 2021. He is a tattooed, flannel-wearing, graphic novel enthusiast or, put more simply, a teen services librarian.

Faith Tydings (she/her/hers), Youth Services Supervisor, Charles County Public Library

I've worked for Charles County Public Library for 8 years. Before coming here, I spent seven years in St. Mary's County Public Schools, in the Media Center. Before that, I was a published author! I've always found myself surrounded by books and I couldn't be happier to now be doing what I love the most - Youth Services in a public library. Besides books, I also enjoy traveling, cycling, and meditation. I aspire to be a guru of all things peaceful and harmonious!

Session Resources

Slides from this session:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XcYPQwOm6qjf3ru8EPVJ-oawWaID2Tti/view?usp=sharing

Resources shared during the Discussion:

MLA Teen Interest Group Discord Server:
https://discord.gg/CQHm8qda2q