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Foster Fair

Submitted by karyn.lewis on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 15:37
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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: 
Do we have a set date for this program?
Program Identification
Location: 
Edmond Library
Date: 
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20030 minutes40015 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Could you be a foster parent? Have you ever thought about fostering? If you answered yes, come find out more at our Foster Awareness and Family Recriutment Fair. Join the Edmond Library as we partner with DHS, local foster agencies and foster families for an afternoon of information and sharing. Speak with agency representatives about the support and resources, talk to local foster families to get your real-world questions answered, and find out from DHS exactly what you need to become a foster or adoptive family.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Displays & Promotions

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
community resource professional (outreach)
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 creates a productive and enjoyable learning environment for a topic in which many people in the Edmond area have expressed interest. It expands our community integration by forming and strengthening partnerships with multiple local organizations. It also offers the opportunity to reach new or occasional members by bringing in people who might not normally come to the library, and offers all participants the opportunity to be involved in community enrichment.
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?: 
It will be successful because it will offer multiple perspectives and resources for information on a topic of interest to many in the community.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance, 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
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
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book display and pathfinder

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
The date/time on this program is tentative. It may be better to hold on a weeknight.
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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