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Comments on the proposal to include a young adults section in the design of the Chicago Public Library in Illinois. Goal to attract more teenagers to the library; Collection of resources suitable for young adults; Understanding of the needs of the target group to provide adequate library services.

Relates the experience of a branch librarian with gang members hanging out in a Chicago, Illinois library. Imposition of library rules.

Reports on Illinois-based Chicago Public Library's application for a grant-writing process to its book budget. Allocation of a lump sum based on past circulation and potential demand on branches and departments; National Endowment for the Humanities' grant for a project called 'Library-Based Programming in the Humanities for Young Adults; Encouragement for librarians to apply on various workshops.

Features 'Airplay,' the radio program for teenagers heard on Chicago, Illinois public radio station. Topics and segments of the program; Challenges encountered by the hosts of the show; Complaints usually made by older listeners.