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3rd Annual Poetry and Palette

Submitted by tkingery on Thu, 01/07/2016 - 12:25
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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: 
I approve, and hope that it is as successful as past Poetry and Palette events as well. One caveat: this will cut REALLY close to the April Manager's meeting which ends at 5 PM in the same room.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
63045 minutes83030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Learn how art and literature weave together as we combine poetry into the process of creating artwork. A professional artist will teach you how to paint your own version of a work of art on canvas while you sip on sparkling cider. Take home your own masterpiece to hang on your bedroom wall!
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Books & Literature

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
volunteer
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 fits the goals of committing to learning as an enjoyable process as well as expanding personal growth (Using new strategic plan values).
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?: 
This program will be successful because it has been the past 2 times we held it and we continue to be asked when the next session will be. It will also be successful because it allows teens to be creative and pursue their love of art while also learning more about poetry during Poetry Month.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be determined if we fill up the 15 spots and continue to hear positive word-of-mouth feedback from the attendees.
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?: 

art and poetry books

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
canvas, paint, additional paint brushes, sparkling cider, and cups
Final Comments: 
This program is such a blast and has been very successful the past two times we held it. We will tie in a poem and the artwork will be based upon the poem. I am undecided on the poem/theme for this program as of now. I am working with Stephanie Valencia on possible ideas.
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.

Comments

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Fri, 01/08/2016 - 16:15
tkingery
Changing time

Hi Brandon. I will go ahead and change the time to 6:30-8:30 pm so we will ensure the managers will be out of the program room.

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