Reference services to teens are services that include fulfilling an information need, specifically a homework, research, and reading need. These services may be provided in person, by phone, or virtually (text, chat, IM).

Reference Services for Teens in Public Libraries

Programs for teens that encourage them to read, use the library, and develop new skills. 

Programs for Teens in Public Libraries

The types of services provided by public librarians to patrons who are teens include:

- reference
- programs
- space
- virtual

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The services provided by public librarians to patrons who are: 

- children
- tweens
- teens
- young adults

Youth Services in Public Libraries

de la Pena McCook, K., Bossaller, J. S., & Thomas, F. J. (2018). Introduction to public librarianship (3rd edition). ALA Neal-Schuman.

Introduction to Public Librarianship

The types of services provided by public librarians to patrons who are children include:

- reference
- programs
- space
- virtual

Types of Children Services in Public Libraries

The types of services provided by public librarians to patrons who are tweens include:

- reference
- programs
- space
- virtual

Types of Tween Services in Public Libraries

Types of Teen Services in Public Libraries

The services provided by public librarians to patrons who are young adults include:

- reference
- programs
- space
- virtual

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