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Board Game Explosion!

Submitted by rfesler on Tue, 10/11/2016 - 19:00
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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 good. Do we have all of these games here, or will you borrow them from OUT? Besides that one question, I approve.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20030 minutes40030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Play classic favorites like Battleship and Connect Four, or more recent bestsellers like Zombie Dice and Apples to Apples! Board games promote creativity and foster positive skills like sportsmanship and logical reasoning. The library is a great place to meet up with your friends and try out new games! *All ages welcome. Sunday, Jan 22 Sunday, Feb 19 Sunday, March 19 Sunday, April 16
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
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 core value of "learning for enjoyment." Playing board games will serve as both an enjoyable experience for the community and serve as an information ground for library members to meet and get to know one another.
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?: 
This program will be successful because board games appeal to all age groups. It will be an opportunity for the community to enjoy spending time together in a friendly welcoming environment.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured my attendance numbers and member feedback.
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?: 

I will be up-selling this event at upcoming programs.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Borrowed games from outreach, candy
Final Comments: 
I am really excited to try having a board game program on a weekend afternoon to see how this affects attendance. I will have a variety of games for all ages. I would love to see this turn into a multi-generational event.
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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