International Games Day Celebration

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Is staff available for coverage?:

Yes

Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?:

Yes

Manager Comments:

Thanks for changing the time for us! I approve.

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
5	30	45 minutes	7	30	45 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 as we celebrate the importance of games and the fun they bring to our lives through collaboration and competition! Board games, video games, and a life size Connect 4 will be part of the library after hours activities.

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Additional Age Groups:

PreTeen (ages 9-12) / Teen (ages 12-18)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games / Culture & Entertainment

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables: all of them , Chairs: 30 , Notes: This will be a special set up so Taryn will probably need to be involved. Staff: Taryn and a couple others Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

No Registration

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?:

Attendees will feel welcomed into an atmosphere of hospitality, exemplary service, and friendly interaction. Further, they will be able to explore their interest of gaming and have access to materials regarding this topic.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Ensure a Welcoming Experience: Visitors are welcomed into an atmosphere of hospitality, exemplary service, and friendly interaction.

Why will this program be successful?:

This program allows teens to be social in a safe and inviting environment conducive to collaboration and competition.

How will success be measured/determined?:

The program will be successful if we have a good turnout and if the attendees respond positively to the activities available at the program.

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)

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

book display

Are volunteers needed?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.

Supply/Shopping List:

prizes and food

Final Comments:

This will be our 3rd time to do this program. Each year I add a new life size game or two. First year was life size pac man, the second was life size jenga, and this year I plan to do life size connect 4.

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

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.