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Summer Block Party

Submitted by jhilbert on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 12:05
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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: 
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
100000 minutes30000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Join us for a back-to-school bash with come and go activities for children and teens! Get ready for a great school year by learning how the library can assist you with school success. We will provide information about library programs and opportunities throughout the school year. This is a community event. There will be games and activities at both the library and community center, and food trucks at the community center.
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Additional Age Groups: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Displays & Promotions
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games / Health & Wellness

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?: 
Signing people up for library cards and spreading information about our libraries, our community centers, and other public organizations resources, help "grow smarter communities, one person at a time". Teaching people about community resources, and having them engage in educational activities, helps people develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Find, Evaluate & Use Information: Our community has access to expert library staff with up-to-date knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver library services.
Why will this program be successful?: 
There is a perceived need to have access to social service, library, community, and other resources. Also, it should be fun.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
People signing up for library cards. People learning about our ongoing library resources, social service resources, parks & recreations resources and activities.
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?: 

Flyers, database lists, community resource lists

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will order through Business Supplies.
Final Comments: 
This program is also being sponsored by Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma, and the city of Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department.
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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