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Writing Group (Working Title)

Submitted by bobby.reed on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 11:47
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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: 
Downtown Library
Date: 
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
60000 minutes70000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
The Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library -- in an effort to better serve the artistic community of Oklahoma City -- is announcing its monthly writers’ group meeting. This group focuses on workshops, peer editing, and accountability. Finding inspiration from your fellow writers and prominent, visiting local authors will make overcoming those lonely writer’s blues a struggle of the past. Come write with us, come read with us, and come commune with us at the Downtown Library.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Adult / Senior (ages 55+)
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?: 
By assisting in the creation of locally sourced art, this program meets the strategic goals detailed in Library Unbound.
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 was requested by our NaNoWriMo writers in November.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Through attendance and the outcomes of produced works of writing.
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)
Visit a community organization to promote
Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
The only cost is staffing. Sarah Brown was incredibly successful at courting prominent authors to our NaNoWriMo. She will continue that for this series. This brings excellent publicity to our branch.
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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