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History Book Club special event

Submitted by zachary.branstetter on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 08:14
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
This looks great! I grew up shopping at these stores and plan on coming as a member.
Program Identification
Location: 
Edmond Library
Date: 
Monday, January 9, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
63030 minutes80030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Meet the authors! Larry Johnson & Ajax Delvecki will be presenting their new book "John A. Brown’s, Kerr’s & Halliburton’s: Where Oklahoma City Loved to Shop" to the Edmond library history book club on Jan., 9th, 2017 from 6:30-8. Bring a personal copy of the book to be signed by the authors!
Primary Age Group: 
Senior (ages 55+)
Additional Age Groups: 
Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
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: 
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 broadens the cultural horizons of our members by teaching them about the history of the Oklahoma City community. It also encourages awareness of two local Oklahoma City authors.
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?: 
yes, This is a part of the successful Edmond history book club which has never failed to draw relatively large numbers of library members.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance
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?: 
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?: 

the Edmond library history collection and the Oklahoma collection at the DN library

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Both authors are available and have expressed their willingness to participate.
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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