Annual Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt

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:

Sounds interesting. May I see the plan for this program? I'm intrigued as to how DDC education is integrated into this program.

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
2	00	1 hour	3	30	1 hour

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

There is a little holiday mischief going on at the library. Come join us on a scavenger hunt with the Gingerbread Man! This is a fun and exciting way for children to learn how to use the library’s Dewey decimal system. We will explore the shelves to find interesting characters and wrap things up with a tasty craft.

Primary Age Group:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)

Additional Age Groups:

PreTeen (ages 9-12)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

Books & Literature

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables:several set up in two long rows in the middle of the room , Chairs:20 , Notes: Staff:Amy Presenter:Amy , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

11/23/2015

Registration Starting Time:

8am

End Registration:

12/06/2015

End Registration Time:

10am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
20

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

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

Yes

Presenter Type:

professional librarian

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 will introduce young people to the Dewey Decimal system and how it can be used to locate the variety of information available at the library.

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?:

This program was a big hit last year, and is worth repeating

How will success be measured/determined?:

feedback, both spoken and observed

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

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

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

I will include a display of baking/ holiday craft books as well as books related to the mentioned topics in the Gingerbread man book.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Graham Crackers, icing, candies for decor

Final Comments:

I am looking forward to seeing what the kids come up with this year!

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.