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Crafts for a Cause

Submitted by sharon.riley2 on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 14:55
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
6301 hour7301 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Hey teens! Want to hang out with your friends, eat snacks, and make crafts while doing something good for your community? If this sounds like something you would like- join us at the Bethany Library to make a useful craft that will be donated to a local organization!
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
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 meet the goal : "develop a system-wide program that enhances our members’ knowledge and enjoyment of locally relevant content, services, and experiences. (Live Smarter)" by bringing teens together to have fun and do something good for their local community.
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 because teens like snacks and crafts, and they will also get to feel good about helping local organizations in need.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance, attitudes about being helpful to the community, the reaction of the local organization where the craft will be donated
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)
Visit a community organization to promote
Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
craft supplies, snacks
Final Comments: 
This will be a fun way for teens to get involved in their community!
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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