Al's Teen Lounge

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:

Looks good, Taryn! Just remember that any proper name for a series must be capitalized (Yu-Gi-Oh!) and italicized. You should have no problem finding volunteers for this kind of event!

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
5	30	30 minutes	7	30	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:

Teen Lounge will be open the 4th Wednesday of each month for teens looking to pursue their gaming, technology, art, and book interests in a drama free and welcoming environment. Teens can bring along activities such as Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, board or card games, sketch books, anime movies, scrapbooking materials, sewing supplies, and more! Teens are asked to call the library before the program each month regarding the activity they want to bring. The library will have a special theme each session for those who don't have their own activity to take with them.

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Additional Age Groups:

PreTeen (ages 9-12)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

Culture & Entertainment / Science & Technology

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables: 10 , Chairs: 20 , Notes: The set up could change each time but we will need tables and chairs each time. Staff: Taryn and one other staff member (library aide) Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Every 4th Wednesday

Registration Required:

No Registration

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?:

Teens are important customers and future advocates of the public library. They desire a safe and inviting spot to pursue their interests and be creative. Teen Lounge will allow teens to enjoy learning and growing while also socializing and using the library's services and resources.

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?:

How will success be measured/determined?:

If teens meet the set expectations that I will create for the program and if we have a regular group of at least 7-10 teens attending each month, then this program will be successful.

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?:

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)

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?:

I will use a mixture of resources depending on the theme for each month.

Are volunteers needed?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

snacks and perhaps other items such as craft materials or gaming supplies

Final Comments:

This program will replace having a TAB which wasn't well attended; however, this program will allow teens to have input into activities in which they are interested and help me recruit future volunteers which are two key goals of TAB. I have put aside $20 for each meeting of the Teen Lounge.

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.