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Gaming Club

Submitted by elisabeth.white on Mon, 10/12/2015 - 15:49
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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: 
Village Library
Date: 
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
40030 minutes50030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Get loud and game on! Bring your friends and come play video games and board games at the library. Games are rated E, E10+ and T. It's a fun FREE way to pass a afternoon! Bring your own device and spend time with your friends playing social games such as Minecraft. Check out strategy guides and other books about gaming on your way out. This is a recurring event and takes place on the third Thursday of the month. This event is held at multiple libraries.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

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?: 
Studies have shown the many potential cognitive and social benefits of playing video games, which relates to the strategic goal of satisfying curiosity. In addition, reaching teens at their level through a video game program helps them view the library as a fun, safe space, which fits with the goal of ensuring a welcoming experience.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Visitors explore their interests using the variety of information at the library.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Minimal staff preparation; capitalizing on teens' interest in Minecraft and other video games
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance; participant feedback
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?: 
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?: 

Nonfiction books (video game strategy guides); YA fiction related to gaming

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Library has a Wii U and can borrow additional gaming consoles from other libraries
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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