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Wreck This Journal

Submitted by dbeach on Sun, 02/21/2016 - 17:14
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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
Manager Comments: 
Approved.
Program Identification
Location: 
Choctaw Library
Date: 
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
50030 minutes70030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Looking for a new creative outlet? Express yourself through wrecking a journal - The point of a wrecked journal is to DESTROY it. Any way, shape or form will work. We will create creative and fun prompts for wrecking as a group and add them to your own journal. We will meet two consecutive weeks and provide materials, techniques, and books for inspiration to create a thoroughly wrecked journal.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

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?: 
Art Journaling is a great way for teens to be creative and build skills in art and creative writing which ties into our mission of growing smarting communities. It gives teens an outlet to deal with issues that may be in their life. The Wreck this Journal format we'll be using not only allows for art and creative writing but uses many other forms of expression as well.
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?: 
Our teens really enjoy arts and crafts programs and I feel I can connect with them more and build relationships with these types of programs.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
by attendance and participation.
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)
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 with possible bibliography on art journaling books.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
composition notebooks - have Books by Keri Smith for page prompt inspiration Art supplies - have
Final Comments: 
NA
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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