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Deck the Teen Space

Submitted by tkingery on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 14:42
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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: 
Looks like we'll have the coverage that evening, so I approve. Has this been tried here before?
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
63015 minutes73015 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Tis the season to be jolly! Let's make the teen space merry and bright for the holiday season. Decorate a mini tree with ornaments, hang twinkle lights, put up wall and window decals, enjoy a holiday treat, and more activities to make your favorite teen area in the library inviting!
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Culture & Entertainment / Displays & Promotions

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 will draw attention to the teen space as well as make it inviting for teens.
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?: 
The added décor for the holiday season will make the space inviting for studying, reading, and small group discussions.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured if teens vocalize enjoyment of the program as well as seeing more teens hanging out in the teen area during the holiday season and hopefully after!
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?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
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?: 

book display

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
ornaments, treats, decals
Final Comments: 
Fall and Winter come quickly! :)
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.

Comments

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Sun, 09/13/2015 - 15:39
tkingery
Returning program

Hi Brandon. Yes, we had this last year with about 10-12 attendees and the students seemed to enjoy it and kept their voices low like we needed them to since it was held outside the meeting room.

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