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Holiday Photo Booth

Submitted by vanessa.davis on Fri, 09/11/2015 - 15:54
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: 
Downtown Library
Date: 
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
50000 minutes70000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Put away the selfie stick and drop by the Downtown Library for a festive holiday picture. Stop by anytime during the month of December and take pictures in front of various winter backdrops with fun props. Want to get the whole family in the photo? A photographer will be there Thursday December 10 from 5-7PM to take pictures for you!
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment
Additional Event Types: 
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?: 
This program satisfies the curiosity of our customers and makes the library a center to community enrichment opportunities. We are opening the library up as a fun place to get into the holiday or winter spirit.
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?: 
The program will be in part of a passive program that will run all month long. This gives customers plenty of time to participate. Also John Rex and Positive Tomorrows will be invited to take class photos here too.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured by attendance not just on the program night, but by how many customers utilize the photo booth throughout the month of December.
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)
Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Two backdrops Variety of holiday props Polaroid camera film
Final Comments: 
I think this event is a great way to utilize the library space without too much staff time. It will also be fun for staff to take pictures in front of the backdrops as well.
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.