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Scrabble @ your library

Submitted by cbassett on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 15:59
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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: 
Monday, March 14, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
43030 minutes60030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Scrabble@yourlibrary. Bethany Library will be playing Scrabble and other word games this Spring Break! We have the games or bring your own. We just need you! All skill levels and ages 5 and over are welcome. Bring your friends or come on your own and join in the fun! Parents of grade school children welcome. Prizes awarded.
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18) / Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment

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 be a fun way for families to get together and enjoy a learning activity to promote language and reading over Spring Break as part of Rocket Readers.
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?: 
It has been successful in the past. Everyone participating can enjoy the event in a friendly non competitive atmosphere where children and their parents can relax and use library provided materials.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success is partially determined by attendance numbers but this will vary depending on other events, weather and unforeseen circumstances. Other key factors will be whether those attending enjoy themselves and develop language skills through the experience.
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)
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 including dictionaries and games.

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
I have several Scrabble Boards and similar games available which the library purchased last year. However, I may also purchase Scrabble games to give away as drawing prizes again this year. I am budgeting for 2 games each for younger children and 2 for age 8-11.
Final Comments: 
I would very much like to run this program as all participants enjoyed it last Spring Break. Children from Rocket Readers brought their parents along and volunteers brought their friends. I would also expect a few drop in families depending on the weather. Spring Break 2015 we had 24 attend. It is useful to have pre registration to get an idea about numbers.
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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