Coloring for Teens

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:

Edmond Library

Date:

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
4	00	00 minutes	5	00	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:

Teens, do final exams and the holiday season have you stressed out? Good thing coloring books are making a comeback— there’s no better way to relax! Bring your friends and take some time to unwind before winter break gets started. We’ll have hot chocolate, cookies, and some great winter reads waiting for you!

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: Arrange tables in a rectangle (2 on each side, 1 on each end) with two chairs at each, Tables: 6, Chairs: 12, Notes: Staff: Meaghan Hunt Wilson Presenter: Meaghan Hunt Wilson , Phone: (405) 341-9282 , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

11/1/2015

Registration Starting Time:

9:00 a.m.

End Registration:

day of the event

End Registration Time:

event starting time

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
20	5

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 both acknowledges the growing popularity of "adult coloring" as a relaxation exercise and provides teens with a way of participating in it. The program will also serve as a space for teens to relax after school, and will test the success of this time slot for potential future after-school art programs.

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?:

Teen and Adult meditative coloring / zentangle programs have been a growing trend nationally, including programs at LAPL and even here at MLS. This will be a very low-cost program to host, and it will provide local teens a place to meet new friends and relax during a hectic time of year.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance and engagement of new/existing teen visitors and customers. Would be great if current "library teens" could use this as an informal opportunity to draw friends into the library.

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

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)

Visit a community organization to promote

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

Drawing books in the collection as well as "winter break reads" selected from YA

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Crayons & colored pencils Coloring books (purchased) & printables (printed at the library) Cookies Hot chocolate mix

Final Comments:

N/A

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

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.