Bob Has a Blue Thumb

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:

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
10	00	00 minutes	10	45	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:

Join three young authors/environmentalists for some storytelling and cool, interactive displays that will teach us how to keep our creeks and rivers clean and healthy. Ariel, Ava, and Katie are award-winning teen authors of the “Bob Has an Idea” book series that educates children about caring for the environment. Each participant will receive a signed copy of the girls’ latest book, “Bob Has a Blue Thumb”. Space is limited, so please register in advance!

Primary Age Group:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)

Additional Age Groups:

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:2 tables in front of room , Tables:2 , Chairs:10 , Notes: Staff: Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

2/1/2016

Registration Starting Time:

9:00an

End Registration:

2/20/2016

End Registration Time:

10:00am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
15	5

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

volunteer

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 stems from a series of books in our system written by local teens discussing the environment. This program shows the children of our community that they can be authors and activists no matter how young they are.

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?:

We held this program last year and it was very well done. Because of the limited number who can attend, it's good to repeat it in hopes of gaining new participants.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance and customer feedback

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 an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

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

book display

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

none

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.