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Coloring for Teens

Submitted by meg.hunt on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 16:31
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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: 
Edmond Library
Date: 
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
40000 minutes50000 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, do final exams and the holiday season have you stressed out? Good thing coloring books are making a comeback— there’s no better way to relax! Bring your friends and take some time to unwind before winter break gets started. We’ll have hot chocolate, cookies, and some great winter reads waiting for you!
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
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?: 
This program both acknowledges the growing popularity of "adult coloring" as a relaxation exercise and provides teens with a way of participating in it. The program will also serve as a space for teens to relax after school, and will test the success of this time slot for potential future after-school art programs.
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?: 
Teen and Adult meditative coloring / zentangle programs have been a growing trend nationally, including programs at LAPL and even here at MLS. This will be a very low-cost program to host, and it will provide local teens a place to meet new friends and relax during a hectic time of year.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance and engagement of new/existing teen visitors and customers. Would be great if current "library teens" could use this as an informal opportunity to draw friends into the library.
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
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
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Drawing books in the collection as well as "winter break reads" selected from YA

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Crayons & colored pencils Coloring books (purchased) & printables (printed at the library) Cookies Hot chocolate mix
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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