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Locked in the Library!

Submitted by sharon.riley2 on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 14:35
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
6002 hours7301.5 hours
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
The only way out of the library is to find the key, and to do that you will have to solve puzzles and work with your team! Escape rooms are popping up everywhere- even at your library! Do you think you have the problem solving skills needed to escape the library before time runs out? Please register for this program because space is limited.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment
Additional Event Types: 
Books & Literature / Science & Technology

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
No presenter
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 will bring our collection to life because I will make many of the puzzles based on literature and movies from our collection.
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?: 
Escape rooms are very popular and usually cost money to try. This will be a free version for the public, which is sure to be a big hit!
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance, feedback, success of escaping the puzzles.
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?: 
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?: 

books, dvds, outreach makerspace kit

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
escape kit from outreach, "spy" like devices to help with puzzles, possibly a blacklight
Final Comments: 
I am excited to try out an escape room program for teens. I will really advertise this program by attending local schools/ passing out flyers at the schools.
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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