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Crazy 8s

Submitted by mary.robinson on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 10:35
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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
Program Identification
Location: 
Northwest Library
Date: 
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
4301 hour5301 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
MathFest Why didn't the two 4's want any dinner? Because they already 8! At your library, Laughter = HA x 3. We are exploring the fun and even silly side of math at the library. There will be many hands-on activities to explore, from measuring "worms" and fishing for numbers to creating your very own geometric masterpiece. The library is full of resources for lessons, learning, and fun, so scour our shelves to see what other adventures await!
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Child Development
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games / Learning Assistance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
skilled library staff
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?: 
We grow smarter communities and it is promoting learning as enjoyment as well as retaining members.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Find, Evaluate & Use Information: Our community has access to expert library staff with up-to-date knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver library services.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Yes, this age group enjoys hands on activities and learning. Successful at other libraries
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?: 
Create a customized Tailored Title newsletter or promotion for customers/attendees
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book Display

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Marshmallows and Toilet Paper Rolls
Final Comments: 
Thank you!
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
Yes

Marketing & Engagement

Was Marketing sufficient?: 
5
Select Engagement Activities Completed: 
Added event in Sign Up
Added event in Sign Up with enough time to be included in info Magazine
Event was included in info Magazine
Upsold the event with customers verbally or with printed Marketing pieces

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?: 
5
Was the subject matter well received?: 
5
Presenter Effectiveness : 
5
Subject Matter of Interest: 
4
Program/Presentation Flow: 
4
Connection to Library Goals: 
5

Post Event Activities

Were materials checked out on the program topic?: 
No
Did customers ask questions to staff members on the program topic?: 
Yes
Did customers stay after the event/program to discuss?: 
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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