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Tracking Weather from Chewandswallow to your home town

Submitted by ldent on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 09:00
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Pending
Program Identification
Location: 
Engagement & Program Services - Multiple Locations
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
The forecast calls for "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs." Oklahoma Mesonet Meteorologist Andrea Melvin will share author Judi Barrett’s story about the town of Chewandswallow and show off many of the weather instruments used to collect weather data. Participants also will get tips on safety during severe weather.
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
Children (ages 12 and under)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology
Additional Event Types: 
Books & Literature

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
community resource professional (outreach)
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 meets the system goal of growing smarter communities, one person at a time and showcases the library as the community hub for problem solving and learning.
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?: 
Community professionals with expert knowledge presenting information important to the community.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured with a quick one or two questions survey, number of attendees and documented reactions, both verbal and visual.
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 a Book River or RSS feed in LS2Pac
Create a customized Tailored Title newsletter or promotion for customers/attendees
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)
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?: 

Bibliography of books for display, listing of OK Mesonet's resources available.

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will order through Business Supplies.
Final Comments: 
Volunteer's will be the presenters from OK Mesonet
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
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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