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Silver Strings

Submitted by mary.robinson on Thu, 09/17/2015 - 13:26
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: 
Northwest Library
Date: 
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
2001 hour3001 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Holiday Performance Strolling musicians are here to bring the music right to you, quite literally. The library welcomes the Silver Strings of Putnam City, a group of talented student musicians from the three Putnam City High Schools. These musicians walk throughout the audience while delighting everyone with Holiday tunes. You can enjoy more music wherever you go by checking out the library's selection of festive CDs and downloads on Freegal!
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment

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?: 
Ensure a Welcoming Experience: Customers welcomed to the library will have the opportunity to visit with others and experience a shared interest in the musical performances. Satisfy Curiosity and Encourage Lifelong Learning: Customers have the opportunity to support local youth and talent by attending event.
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?: 
Musical programs are very successful at the library
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance
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?: 
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
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 and music display, database recommendations

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
N/A
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
Yes

Marketing & Engagement

Was Marketing sufficient?: 
5
Select Engagement Activities Completed: 
Added event in Sign Up
Added event in Sign Up with enough time to be included in info Magazine
Event was included in info Magazine
Upsold the event with customers verbally or with printed Marketing pieces

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?: 
4
Was the subject matter well received?: 
4
Presenter Effectiveness : 
4
Subject Matter of Interest: 
4
Program/Presentation Flow: 
4
Connection to Library Goals: 
4

Post Event Activities

Were materials checked out on the program topic?: 
No
Did customers ask questions to staff members on the program topic?: 
No
Did customers stay after the event/program to discuss?: 
No
Were the direct and indirect costs warranted based on the success of this event/program?: 
No cost, supporting local schools
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.