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Cookies and Coloring

Submitted by rfesler on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 17:15
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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: 
Looks interesting. I approve!
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
70030 minutes80030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Think outside the crayon box! Coloring isn't just for kids anymore. Join us for the latest craze in relaxation and stress reduction. Coloring can even fine-tune motor skills! So relax and create your own masterpiece. We provide coloring sheets, crayons, pencils, and a small snack. You provide imagination!
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

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 supports the goal of ensuring a welcoming experience. Adult coloring provides a stress free activity for adults of all ages, from millennials to senior citizens, to relax and meet new friends with the side benefit of improving fine motor and concentration skills.
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?: 
Adult coloring is very popular right now. It reaches out to multiple age groups.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
It will be considered a successful program if 3/4 of the spots available are filled.
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Art and/or stress relieving book display to go along with the program.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Coloring pencils, markers, cookies Coloring pages will be printed from free online websites.
Final Comments: 
I am really looking forward to this program as it seems popular with other libraries at this time.
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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