Name: The Library Next Door: Creating an Off-Site Teen Center
Start: 2026-05-20T13:15:00-0600
End: 2026-05-20T14:05:00-0600

We look forward to seeing you at the Utah Library Association’s 2026 Annual Conference at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah!

The Library Next Door: Creating an Off-Site Teen Center

Wednesday May 20, 2026 1:15pm - 2:05pm MDT

Cascade B

In 2023, Grand County Public Library opened a Teen Center off-site. This move has resulted in the amazing opportunity to provide teen services while allowing teens to behave like teens. We've been able to partner with numerous community organizations to reach an often-overlooked (and often unappreciated) population. During this session we will discuss the logistics of making it happen and what we’ve accomplished in the last few years.

Speakers

Carrie Valdes

Library Director, Grand County Public Library

I have been the Director of the Grand County Public Library in Moab, UT since 2007 although I have worked at the library for almost 24 years. I have a MLS from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor’s in Human Resources. I have lived in Utah all my life (except for a brief... Read More →

Christina Williams

Grand County Public Library

Wednesday May 20, 2026 1:15pm - 2:05pm MDT
Cascade B

Youth Services

Length Full Session (50 minutes)

ULA Annual Conference 2026

Carrie Valdes

Christina Williams

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ULA Annual Conference 2026

Carrie Valdes

Christina Williams

Attendees (12)

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