Valentine Murder Mystery

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:

details still being worked out on room setup, to be entered at later date.

Program Identification

Location:

Belle Isle Library

Date:

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
2	00	45 minutes	4	00	30 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Bring your Valentine and participate in a murder mystery set in Edwardian times. Fans of Downtown Abbey will be thrilled to help solve the murder of a mysterious woman on the eve of the big wedding. Snacks will be provided and all attendees are encouraged to dress to the time period.

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Senior (ages 55+)

Primary Event Type:

Culture & Entertainment

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: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

30 days

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

2/12/2015

End Registration Time:

5pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
18	4

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 offers patrons a chance to participate in a fun event with library staff and other patrons. It is unique in that it is something we haven't really offered before. It also fits within the library mission and goals by providing patrons with a welcoming experience that allows them to satisfy curiosity. It also supports our goal of visitors being welcomed into an atmosphere of hospitality, exemplary service, and friendly interaction.

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?:

This program will be successful because it is highly interactive and offers a unique and free activity on a holiday.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success will be measured by attendance and participation. Participants will also be asked to complete a short survey.

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 a customized Tailored Title newsletter or promotion for customers/attendees

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)

Visit a community organization to promote

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

Downtown Abbey is a popular series within our library. It would make a great display that we could pull in many different titles. We could also team up with OETA for different resources and promotional items.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Script $75 Table Cloths Napkins Plates Silver Ware Cups Decorations (Dollar Store) Food (Donated?)

Final Comments:

This is a project that Anna and I are working on. We'd like to tie it in as a Valentine's Event and the Winter Season of Downton Abbey. Rooms A-B-C

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.