Tellabration(TM) Storytelling Event

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:

Approved.

Program Identification

Location:

Choctaw Library

Date:

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	00	00 minutes	7	30	00 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

The Choctaw Library welcomes you to TELLABRATION (TM) 2015: a night of storytelling celebrated world-wide one week before Thanksgiving. TELLABRATION(TM) brings together Oklahoma's most celebrated storytellers, to wow, to delight, captivate, and mesmerize audiences with their tales. Light refreshments will be served.

Primary Age Group:

All Ages

Primary Event Type:

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: Audience style , Tables: table with wheels for refreshments , Chairs:35 , Notes: PA system-Microphone, speakers Staff: sbeasley Presenter: Territory Tellers , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

No Registration

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

volunteer

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?:

The art of storytelling and the oral tradition in libraries dates back to the first library in Alexandria. This program matters to our culture and our community as a enrichment opportunity.

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?:

Combination of talented presenters and supportive service base.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Feedback from presenters and participants.

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

Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)

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

In house book display and resources on storytelling

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Healthy snacks, fruit and beverages.

Final Comments:

n/a

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.