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Galentine's Day Fun!

Submitted by rfesler on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 20:06
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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: 
A DIY approach to a Valentine's Day-esqe program...let's try it. The DIY programs have been successful in the past.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
60045 minutes73030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Before Valentine’s Day comes Galentine’s Day, a holiday all about celebrating female friendships. Bring your friends, your mom, or your best bud from work… only one rule – significant others not allowed. Join us for a night of DIY crafts, games, and sweet treats. Check out your next great read while you’re here – we’ll have a selection of biographies on influential women, best friend novels, and of course sappy romance books to celebrate the holiday season.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21)
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 meets the goal of creating a welcoming environment while creating an atmosphere that encourages learning for enjoyment.
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?: 
Our customers enjoy DIY activities and the opportunity to gather with friends. I will be providing the following activity stations: DIY lip balm, DIY coasters, and a card making area.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured by attendee feedback. I will have a selection of books available for attendees to check out after the program.
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?: 

I will be promoting books featuring influential women as well as popular Valentine's Day reads. One of the activities during this program will be a trivia game which includes questions from popular women's literature and films.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
• Chocolate cupcakes • Card making embellishments • Small prizes for trivia winners • Vaseline, Kool Aid, and small containers for lip balm • Buttons, glue, and felt for coasters
Final Comments: 
Activities for this program include a card making station, DIY lip balm, a DIY coaster craft, and a trivia game. I will provide chocolate cupcakes or similar chocolate treats.
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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