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NaNoWriMo Write-In

Submitted by ewilliams on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 16:29
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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: 
For Program Catalog
Program Identification
Location: 
Engagement & Program Services - Multiple Locations
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Thinking about doing National Novel Writing Month? Gather in the library to work on your story and get support from our staff and new friends. We’ll help you out with writing prompts, tailored library resources, and all the encouragement you can handle.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Adult
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?: 
At its core, this program is about reinforcing the library as the literary heart of our communities by making spaces like this available for writers and aspiring writers.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Ensure a Welcoming Experience: Visitors easily navigate our inviting physical and virtual spaces.
Why will this program be successful?: 
We encourage personal growth and learning, and programs like this foster goodwill with our members.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Participant feedback and program 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?: 
Create a Book River or RSS feed in LS2Pac
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?: 

Book display about how to write a novel, writing prompts, and memoirs by authors

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
● Coffee or tea ● Water ● Snacks as allowed by your location’s food and drink procedure ● Napkins ● Cups (preferably lidded) ● Printed NaNoWriMoYWP workbooks if using ● Paper and pens in case any longhand writers run out or stumble across the program ● Writing prompts ● Writers’ guides (see booklist) ● Ground rules for posting ● Tables and chairs
Final Comments: 
Program by Jaclyn Fulwood, DC
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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