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Lil Al's Book Club

Submitted by amy.upchurch on Tue, 11/10/2015 - 13:55
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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 this program, but we may need to look at trying a different approach if the attendance continues to remain small. Attendance size isn't all-important, but I do want to ensure that Lil Al's isn't losing appeal for the kids or their parents.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
40015 minutes50015 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Like to read and meet other kids your age who enjoy a good book? Come join us for Lil’ Al’s Book Club! There will be snacks, games, and a craft. Stop by or call to find out this month’s book.
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
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?: 
At book club, various resources are pulled to extend from the book itself. For example, when discussing the setting of a book, items may be pulled to demonstrate how to look up animals and plants from a certain location, or other books may be pulled from the collection that are written by the same author or are the same genre. Videos may be used to show about the real -life scenario described in a novel.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Visitors explore their interests using the variety of information at the library.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Lil Al's has a small but faithful and enthusiastic following
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Feedback, spoken and observed. Attendance.
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?: 
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?: 

As described above, other related resources are pulled and used during the program.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
snacks/ craft supplies
Final Comments: 
Lil Al's is always a pleasure.
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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