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Mystery in the Library Tea

Submitted by edaniel on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 15:43
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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: 
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20000 minutes30000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Mystery in the Library Tea Will you be a suspect? Will you be the culprit? Will you solve the mystery? Join us for a Mystery in the library and find out. Enjoy teas, finger sandwiches and sweets as you play along as a suspect or sleuth and listen to the masterful detective Sherlock provide clues. Be the first to solve the mystery and you may win a prize!
Primary Age Group: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21)
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18) / Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Books & Literature / 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?: 
The program offers customers a fun way to interact with their community and promotes the library as a community gathering place for such interactions. It also provides a fun way to use problem solving and reading skills as well as promoting literature using the literary characters in the mystery.
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?: 
Previous customer service tea was very successful. Library Mystery will add an additional fun element for participants particularly the use of literary characters in the mystery.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Number of participants and 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?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)
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

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Tea, punch, finger sandwiches, sweets purchase of downloadable mystery program
Final Comments: 
Will probably need a library aide or two to help with 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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