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Black History Crafts

Submitted by jhilbert on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 09:28
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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, February 25, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20000 minutes40000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
What is one of the only internationally recognized art form to come from America? Jazz! Who performed the first open heart surgery, invented the gas mask, the automatic traffic light, peanut butter? African Americans!! Come celebrate Black History Month by creating pop-up cards about famous African-American heroes. This program is for the whole family.
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Additional Age Groups: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12) / Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Culture & Entertainment / Health & Wellness

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?: 
Increase retention.
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?: 
Because there are a lot of African Americans in the library that do not often come to programs.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Learning, numbers, enlightenment
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 an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
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, audiobooks, ebooks, videos, databases

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Final Comments: 
Pop-up cards
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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