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Snakes in the Library

Submitted by jhilbert on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 17:17
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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: 
Southern Oaks Library
Date: 
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
103000 minutes120000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Curious about critters? Slither on down to the library to learn about reptiles and amphibians! Larry Daniel from the Oklahoma City Herpetological and Invertebrate Society will teach us all about snake safety. Come learn snake anatomy, how to recognize venomous snakes, how to care for a pet snake, and why snakes are our friends.
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Additional Age Groups: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12) / Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment
Additional Event Types: 
Child Development

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?: 
Urban communities are disassociated with nature and the natural world. People often have irrational fears of animals, such as snakes, and may kill many snakes that are good for gardens and urban habitats. They also kill other plants and animals that are intricate to the environment because of ignorance and/or fear. Programs such as this help urban dwellers see nature in a new light. I hope they will begin to see the natural world as a system we must live within instead of fear and despise.
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?: 
School visit planned
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Numbers & anecdotal evidence
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?: 

Books and other community organizations (Nature parks for example)

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
This program has been successful in the past
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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