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Star Gazing with the Lunar Sooners

Submitted by ameeks on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 12:07
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Pending
Program Identification
Location: 
Ralph Ellison Library
Date: 
Monday, November 13, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
70015 minutes83000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Come stargaze with the Lunar Sooners at the Ralph Ellison Library. We will have a short presentation on the night sky, followed by an interactive experience with several telescopes. The night viewing could include a planet or two, binary stars, star clusters, or maybe one of the brighter nebulae. All ages are welcome, but we ask that younger children be under adult supervision at all times. See the wonders of the sky with your own eyes!
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Additional Age Groups: 
All Ages
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology
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: 
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 event will be both fun and educational and give a chance to interact with astronomy enthusiasts.
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 has been successful at other libraries. People don't have to stay for the whole time, but can use a telescope to look at the sky.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Feedback and attendance.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
No
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
Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Astronomy display of books and other media.

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
I'm not sure this will appear in the Info Magazine, but I feel it is worth doing the program because it can appear online and be advertised within the library. We can also distribute flyers to other libraries.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
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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