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Henna Tattoos

Submitted by karyn.lewis on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 10:51
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Pending
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
I think this could be a cool program, but I do have a few reservations - I want to make sure parents know how long henna can last on the skin (a week? two weeks?) Are there any allergic reactions to henna? For a presenter, you might email the other YA librarians for ideas. I used to get my eyebrows threaded at a little salon over on the west side of town called Naseem's Beauty Salon. I vaguely remember them having prices for henna tattoo applications (but this was a few years ago.) Their number is 720-7865.
Program Identification
Location: 
Edmond Library
Date: 
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
63030 minutes80015 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
With spring in the air, everyone is ready for a break! Join us for a relaxing evening as we explore the ancient art of henna tattooing. Learn about the historical and cultural uses of henna, and also how to create and apply beautiful (if temporary) art tattoos for yourself.
Primary Age Group: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
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: 
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?: 
Targets a highly underserved group to promote new membership and member retention. Teaches appreciation for a culture and ethnic group that is prevalent in the area but often under-represented in media and programming while involving Playful 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?: 
We have had many comments and requests for more tween programming, as they are a historically underserved group, too old for many of the children's programs, not old enough for the teen programs, and still young enough to have schedule space and high interest in library programming. This program explores a common tradition of an under-represented people group that is still well known enough to draw interest and ties in with spring break for the public schools.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance, participant enthusiasm and feedback
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 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 and pathfinder

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Final Comments: 
We will try to find an approved artist in the performing index or contact local henna parlors to find an appropriate presenter for this program.
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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