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New Year - New Reads!

Submitted by rfesler on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 16:42
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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. I am interested in the attendance numbers, especially considering that this New Year's themed program takes place kind midway through the month of January.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
63030 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: 
You've heard of a wine tasting, but what about a book tasting? Celebrate the new year and build your 2017 reading list during this fun and fast-paced event. You'll have a chance to sample the newest literary delicacies the library has to offer, as well as some unusual goodies you may have overlooked. (p.s. You will not be required to eat a book. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.)
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature

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?: 
"New Year - New Reads!" supports the core value of learning for enjoyment. Attendees will be exposed to our latest new books, 2017 book lists, and have the opportunity to enjoy each other's conversation over light snacks.
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 as it provides a place for library members to share their love of books with each other and hopefully bring home some interesting new reads.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance, feedback, and the amount of books that are checked out.
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 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 up-selling this event at upcoming programs and delivering flyers to the senior center.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Juice, cheese & crackers, disposable goblets
Final Comments: 
I will have a large selection of new books available for attendees to browse and check out if they wish to do so. We will be talking about 2017 reading lists and where to find book reviews/recommendations. This will also be a good time to let people know about the Tailored Titles program.
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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