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Snakes in the Library

Submitted by sbeasley on Thu, 11/19/2015 - 10:52
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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, although I insist that the snakes be thoroughly counted before and after the program.
Program Identification
Location: 
Choctaw Library
Date: 
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
100000 minutes110000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Snakes in the Library! Oklahoma City Herpetological & Invertebrate Society member will discuss, with audience participation, how to recognize venomous snakes, safety around snakes, snake anatomy and physiology, and what snakes make good pets. Audience will be given the opportunity to touch and/or hold some of the snakes if they wish. Books and other library resources will be available for checkout. All Ages
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology
Additional Event Types: 
Culture & Entertainment

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
volunteer
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 is dovetails with the mission and goals learning opportunities for the community. Customers appreciate and value the quality of programs of this caliber.
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?: 
Fascinating science topic of interest to all
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Participant and presenter 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
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book and dvd display

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Larry Daniel is a awesome presenter and enjoys sharing his vast knowledge of herpetology with others. He is amazing and we appreciate him.
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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