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90s Night @ Bethany Library

Submitted by sharon.riley2 on Fri, 08/19/2016 - 16:17
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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
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
70030 minutes83015 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Do you remember who hosted Double Dare? Do you have hundreds of beanie babies tucked away in storage? Is Lisa Frank a name you remember all too well? If so- join us at the Bethany Library for 90s trivia night. We will play a fun game of 90s trivia, reminisce about the past, and win awesome 90s themed prizes. Feel free to wear some of your rad clothes from back then, or accessorize with a slap bracelet or two! Rediscover your past by exploring our selection of books, music, and movies from this fly era!
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment
Additional Event Types: 
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 bring in adults to the library and I will showcase many trivia and 90s related books during the event so that members know what we have in our collection. This event will be fun, so members will be more inclined to return to the library.
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?: 
This program will appeal to adults and get them inside the library for a fun event. Once they come inside the library, I will show them many resources that we have such as Freegal, Zinio, and books about trivia.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance and audience 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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

book display, Freegal, Zinio

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
90s themed prizes, popcorn, popcorn machine (already have)
Final Comments: 
This will be a fun night for the Bethany community that will show members that the library is a fun place to visit and that we have a wonderful collection.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
Yes

Marketing & Engagement

Was Marketing sufficient?: 
3
Select Engagement Activities Completed: 
Added event in Sign Up
Added event in Sign Up with enough time to be included in info Magazine
Event was included in info Magazine
Emailed and shared in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Shared event on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Upsold the event with customers verbally or with printed Marketing pieces
Which community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper did you submit the event?: 
The Bethany Library has an event calendar that we print and handout to members.

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?: 
3
Was the subject matter well received?: 
5
Presenter Effectiveness : 
n/a
Subject Matter of Interest: 
4
Program/Presentation Flow: 
4
Connection to Library Goals: 
4

Post Event Activities

Were materials checked out on the program topic?: 
No
Did customers ask questions to staff members on the program topic?: 
Yes
Did customers stay after the event/program to discuss?: 
Yes
Did you see any comments posted to our social media? If so, what comments?: 
N/A
Were the direct and indirect costs warranted based on the success of this event/program?: 
This was a very cost efficient program. I did not spend a lot of money, but everyone who showed up seemed to have a great time. I spent a great deal of time researching trivia questions to ask- and it was worth it based on the positive feedback I received from attendees.
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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