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Trivia and Cosplay Party

Submitted by mary.robinson on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 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 22, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
7001 hour8001 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Browncoats unite! Are you still a bit tetchy that Firefly got cancelled? Got a whole bunch of Serenity trivia in your brainpan? Well, put on your fancified duds and join us for an evening of trivia and cosplay to celebrate Joss Whedon's space-western masterpiece at the Northwest Library's Firefly Shindig. There will be a team-based trivia competition as well as prizes for the best cosplay in both kids and adult categories. Checkout the library's collection of DVDs and comics for more space operas while you wait and hope for Serenity to fly once more!
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment
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: 
professional librarian
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 encourage learning as enjoyment, expressing creativity, socializing and networking with others of a shared interest, encourage reluctant readers to take part in an event that celebrates comics and visual materials.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Visitors explore their interests using the variety of information at the library.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Trivia nights are successful and a great way to encourage customers to revisit favorite materials or experience it for the first time.
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 an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
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?: 

database list, book display, magazines and comics as well

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Comic books for winners and pop characters
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
Emailed and shared in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Shared event on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Upsold the event with customers verbally or with printed Marketing pieces
Which community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper did you submit the event?: 
community email list.

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?: 
3
Was the subject matter well received?: 
3
Presenter Effectiveness : 
5
Subject Matter of Interest: 
3
Program/Presentation Flow: 
4
Connection to Library Goals: 
4

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?: 
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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