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Back to School at Hogwarts

Submitted by ljones on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 13:25
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Denied
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
Postpone until December
Program Identification
Location: 
Belle Isle Library
Date: 
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20000 minutes33000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Join us at the library for this come-and-go program as we prepare for your first day. You will be sorted into your houses by a sorting hat, make your own wand, and meet fellow witches and wizards.
Primary Age Group: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
Children (ages 12 and under) / PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Books & Literature

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?: 
Connects members to children and teen materials in the library and it's fun!
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?: 
Harry Potter is very popular.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Participation and customer 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
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)
Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
decorations, wand making supplies, spellbook craft, felt scarf craft, Muggle appropriate snacks
Final Comments: 
Might try to connect this to the movie matinee and possibly show the Harry Potter movie/s the same month.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
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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