Lil Al's Bookclub

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:

I approve, and hope for a good turnout after the holidays too!

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

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:

Like to read and meet other kids your age who enjoy a good book? Come join us for Lil’ Al’s Book Club! There will be snacks, games, a craft and book trivia for special prizes. Stop by or call to find out this month’s book.

Primary Age Group:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)

Primary Event Type:

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: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach: One long table against east wall. two other long tables set up in T shape nearby. 15 chairs surrounding T table

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

To occur on second Wednesday of the month, unless it conflicts with Homework help.

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:

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?:

Titles read in Lil Al's are expanded upon, and related resources are pulled from within the library to broaden interests of participants.

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 has a small but steady group of attendees

How will success be measured/determined?:

feedback, 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?:

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

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Some craft and snack supplies may be necessary. As much as possible, will use supplies on hand.

Final Comments:

It will be nice to get this group going again after a break for the holidays!

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.