Library Program by Age Group

A program is any planned event which introduces the group attending any of the broad range of library services or activities or which directly provides information to participants. Programs may cover use of the library, library services, or library tours. Programs may also provide cultural, recreational, or educational information, often designed to meet a specific social need.NOTE: Pre-school is defined as 0 through 5 years, and school-age as 6 through 11 years. Young Adult age is defined as 12 through 18 years and includes 18 year olds. The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) defines young adults as age 12 through 18.

本数据集所界定的项目（Program），指所有为向参与各类图书馆服务或活动的群体进行相关介绍而开展的计划性活动，亦或是直接向参与者提供信息的活动。项目可涵盖图书馆使用方法讲解、各类图书馆服务介绍，或是图书馆参观导览。项目亦可提供文化、休闲或教育类信息，其设立通常旨在满足特定的社会需求。
注：学龄前群体界定为0至5岁，学龄群体界定为6至11岁。青年年龄范围界定为12至18岁（含18周岁）。美国青年图书馆服务协会（Young Adult Library Services Association, YALSA）将青年群体定义为12至18岁的人群。