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YA Shippers Book Club

Submitted by meg.hunt on Sun, 11/22/2015 - 12:57
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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: 
Have you found a chocolate fountain?
Program Identification
Location: 
Edmond Library
Date: 
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
4001 hour50030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Teens, join us to celebrate your favorite literary couples! Do you ship Katniss and Peeta? Swoon over Tris and Four or Eleanor and Park? Do Mia and Adam from 'If I Stay' make you feel all the feels? Join other fans for a book discussion, revel in our chocolate fountain with snacks, and hear about the newest YA romances hitting the shelves!
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature

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?: 
Teens have consistently expressed an interest in joining a teens-only book club at ED. This program will also connect teens from all over the community who share a common reading interest.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Ensure a Welcoming Experience: Visitors are welcomed into an atmosphere of hospitality, exemplary service, and friendly interaction.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Interest-specific teen programs at Edmond have traditionally done well, and many of our library teens read in this genre. By word-of-mouth and marketing via the schools, we also hope to attract new readers who have not previously participated in library programs.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance and customer satisfaction.
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 Book River or RSS feed in LS2Pac
Create a customized Tailored Title newsletter or promotion for customers/attendees
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)
Visit a community organization to promote
Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Will need to rent chocolate fountain and purchase chocolate, napkins, beverages
Final Comments: 
N/A
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
No
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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