Snakes in the Library

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:

Approved, although I insist that the snakes be thoroughly counted before and after the program.

Program Identification

Location:

Choctaw 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	11	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:

Snakes in the Library! Oklahoma City Herpetological & Invertebrate Society member will discuss, with audience participation, how to recognize venomous snakes, safety around snakes, snake anatomy and physiology, and what snakes make good pets. Audience will be given the opportunity to touch and/or hold some of the snakes if they wish. Books and other library resources will be available for checkout. All Ages

Primary Age Group:

All Ages

Primary Event Type:

Science & Technology

Additional Event Types:

Culture & Entertainment

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup:Audience , Tables: table with wheels for resource materials, 6 tables in front of white board for presenter display items , Chairs: 35 , Notes: Staff: sbeasley Presenter: Larry Daniel,1128 W Peebly Dr. Midwest City, OK 73110 Phone: 405-737-8331 , Email: [email protected] Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

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:

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 is dovetails with the mission and goals learning opportunities for the community. Customers appreciate and value the quality of programs of this caliber.

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?:

Fascinating science topic of interest to all

How will success be measured/determined?:

Participant and presenter 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

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

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

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

Book and dvd display

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

Larry Daniel is a awesome presenter and enjoys sharing his vast knowledge of herpetology with others. He is amazing and we appreciate him.

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.