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The Page Turners Book Club

Submitted by shanna.shadoan on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 19:32
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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: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Choctaw Library
Date: 
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20015 minutes30015 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Do you want to join a book club, but don't want to be told what to read? This club's for you! Join the Choctaw Library Page Turners for our genre book club. We will explore a new genre every month, and you get to choose which book to read for yourself within that genre. We'll be reading mysteries for the month of March. Call for more details, or for help selecting a book. This is a recurring program and takes place on the first Sunday of every month.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Senior (ages 55+)
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: 
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 has been repeatedly requested by our members, and it supports our commitment to providing enjoyable learning experiences to the community.
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?: 
We already have a list of ten to twelve people who have expressed interest in attending. We've had many requests for a book club, and the date and time was agreed on by all.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance, surveys.
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
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?: 

Book display

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
snacks
Final Comments: 
n/a
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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