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Gracie's Unexpected Journey

Submitted by athomas on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 15:12
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Edmond Library
Date: 
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
43000 minutes51500 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
What do tornadoes, giant tortoises, and Edmond, OK all have in common? Come find out as we read the story of Gracie's Unexpected Journey and meet the authors, illustrators and even the star of the story, Gracie herself! This special tortoise has a great deal to teach us about perseverance, hope, and friendship so come join the fun!
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
volunteer
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 story highlights a new book about a true event that happened in Edmond. It involves local authors and illustrators, a giant tortoise, a tornado, and a great story of perseverance that children of all ages will relate to.
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?: 
Because it involves our local community, a wonderful story, and a live tortoise, it will be successful.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance
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?: 
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

book display

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
none
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
No
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.
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