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What's Your Story? Exploration of Storytelling and Ilustration

Submitted by tkingery on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 18:53
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
It is a little pricey, but I think that it will be worth it so long as we're able to fill the 15 person max. Will this be a webinar, will the author be in person for the event, or are you just working from a package?
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
53030 minutes73030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Artist and writer, Paul Medina, author of Enchanted Circles, will head up a project of high adventure and imagination. The workshop will consist of brief readings from his book, discussions of wonderful journeys, and the chance to illustrate your own ideas for your own magical adventures.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Performer in the Performing Artist Index

Medina, Paul

Affidavit Expiration: 
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Status: 
Active
Address: 
1439 NW 43rd St
Oklahoma City  Oklahoma  73118
United States
Phone: 
405-557-2557
405-820-0076
Artist Focus: 
Arts based programs of all kinds: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Poetry; Life skills
Work Description: 

Visual Arts (all kinds)
Writing workshops
Life skills classes
Poetry programs

Affidavit: 
Yes
Background Check: 
Active
W-9 on File: 
Yes
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
This program allows teens to delve further into discovering who they are personally while also pursuing their interest in writing and illustration from a trained professional writer and illustrator. This program will allow teens to pursue their interest in writing and illustration in a safe, inviting environment from a professional in the field.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
This program will allow teens to pursue their interest in writing and illustration in a safe, inviting environment from a professional writer and illustrator.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured by attendance (i.e. did it fill up or get close to fill up) and word-of-mouth from attendees.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

book display

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
This is a more expensive program than I normally do but I have heard wonderful things from other librarians about this artist and author and John at SO is holding a similar event at his library.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Comments

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Fri, 11/06/2015 - 08:24
tkingery
Changed the program

Hi Brandon. After seeing your feedback, I found out that this program wasn't a big success at SO when they had it. However, I found out another program by the same performer called Building Bridges, was. It is cheaper ($125) and STEM based. So, I changed it to that. Here's the description:
Create building materials out of construction paper and masking tape to assist you in building a tall tower that will withstand a massive earthquake. Test your abilities to think creatively and through trial and error, learn basic engineering skills. Check out our resources on engineering, legos, and architecture to build further upon your skills and interests. I also changed the date to an evening when I will be at work due to my new schedule. So, we plan to hold it on January 13 from 6-7 pm. Jennifer Jones allowed me to quickly change it in order to get it in the January info mag.

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