2nd Annual Coffeehouse Poetry Night

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. This program was very successful last year.

Program Identification

Location:

Choctaw Library

Date:

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	00	00 minutes	7	30	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:

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Current Oklahoma Poet Laureate Dr. Ben Myers of Oklahoma Baptist University, Poets Bill Bernhardt and Trixie Walther, Past Oklahoma Poet Laureates Nathan Brown, Carl Sennhenn, and Carol Hamilton will present readings from their published works. The community is invited showcase event of a night of poetry at the library.

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Senior (ages 55+)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

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: Table with wheels for refreshments, Tables: 4 tables in front of white board , Chairs:50 , Notes: 2 blue tables for presenters books for purchase Staff: sbeasley Presenter: Dr. Ben Myers, PhD, Owens Hall 203 OBU Box 61214 Shawnee, OK 74804 Phone:405-258-8021 , 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:

Other

Dr. Ben Myers, Crouch-Mathis Professor of Literature

Owens Hall 203

OBU Box 61214

Shawnee Oklahoma 74804

United States

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 matters to our customer and the community because they welcome outstanding programs that entertain and educate. This program fits quite well with the mission and goals of the library system

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?:

Excellent slate of presenters, great venue and supportive community.

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

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

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

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

in house book display, bibliography

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

refreshments(beverages, veggie tray, fruit tray and cookies)

Final Comments:

Presenter fee for Nathan Brown from Texas $150.00

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.