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Harry Potter Book Night

Submitted by sgray on Thu, 11/03/2016 - 15:11
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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: 
Well done with creating a stretch-goal for success. Do you have ideas for how to measure social media buzz?
Program Identification
Location: 
Village Library
Date: 
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
4004 hours60030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Calling all wizards and muggles! Join us at the Village Library for Harry Potter Book Night. Explore the magic of Hogwarts with crafts, games, and trivia.
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Additional Age Groups: 
All Ages
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games / Culture & Entertainment

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?: 
This program meets the vision of MLS by being the community's hub for life-long enrichment.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Ensure a Welcoming Experience: Visitors are welcomed into an atmosphere of hospitality, exemplary service, and friendly interaction.
Why will this program be successful?: 
This program will fulfill the library's core value of Commitment to Learning as Enjoyment.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
The program will be considered a success if the attendance is 25% higher than last year (which was 40). Also we will consider it a success if the program generates a "buzz", such as social media posts, and potential attendees recommending the program to their friends.
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
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?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Final Comments: 
This is our 2nd annual program, and we hope to continue it every year.
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.
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