Anti-Valentine's Day Party

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'm unclear whether this is really targeting pre-teens or teens. The blurb sounds like the primary audience would be teens although the primary audience is selected as pre-teens. I think you could make a stronger argument for teens as the primary audience with pre-teens as the secondary. The break up letter especially seems targeted at the older group rather than the more prevalent tween attitude of disinterest in seeking out a love interest. Requested changes were made.

Program Identification

Location:

Downtown Library

Date:

Friday, February 13, 2015

Program Time:

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

Has love got you down? Is Valentine’s Day not your thing? Come celebrate the Nightmare before Valentine’s Day with other teens! Craft the perfect breakup letter, smash heart candy and more. Bring your friends and take un-festive photos in a photo booth. All black clothing is encouraged but not required. After the party, be sure to check out the library’s collection of heartbreak stories, tales of unrequited love and empowering yourself.

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

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: 4 tables for crafts , Chairs: , Notes: projector + dvd Staff: Abigail Stout Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

Registration Starting Time:

9:00AM

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

2PM

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 showcases the library as a place to learn in a fun yet educational environment and to interact with other pre-teens.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.

Why will this program be successful?:

This is our first program aimed at tweens. We will be targeting the local middle schools, and placing the event on local community boards.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success will be measure by attendance and also the enthusiasm of the teens attending.

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 Book River or RSS feed in LS2Pac

Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)

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

Visit a community organization to promote

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

Book display, dvds and YA books

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

We will mainly be using supplies on hand. The few items may need to be purchased are below. Cotton balls Photo booth prop poles

Final Comments:

I think this is a great opportunity for us the break into the tween market. We have previously under-served this demographic. I think Abigail is the perfect person with the right enthusiasm to make the program a success.

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.