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Cosplay Prom

Submitted by vanessa.davis on Thu, 02/11/2016 - 14:20
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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: 
Sounds great!
Program Identification
Location: 
Downtown Library
Date: 
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
5001 hour70030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Dress to impress at the Downtown Library’s Coplay Prom. Dance the night away with other teens, but if you’re not into dancing there will be fun activities and crafts for everyone. Get into the Cosplay Prom spirit with a costume contest and photo booth. After the program, be sure to check out the library’s collection of cosplay, costume making and graphic novels.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
professional librarian
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 showcases the library as a place to learn in a fun yet educational environment.
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 due to the popularity of cosplay and the success of other library branches cosplay programs. Also the Downtown Library survey's showed a teen interest in cosplay.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measure by attendance and also the enthusiasm of the teens attending.
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 a customized Tailored Title newsletter or promotion for customers/attendees
Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)
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
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

The program will highlight the many resources available to teens including overdrive and cosplay book.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Final Comments: 
This is a great chance to try out Thursday night as a possible night for ongoing teen programs in the fall.
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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