Southern Oaks Book Club

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:

Southern Oaks Library

Date:

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
11	30	30 minutes	12	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:

If you enjoy reading and discussing books come to our Book Club. Reserve your copy of the current book selection or stop by the reference desk.

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Senior (ages 55+)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

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:7 , Chairs:12 , Notes: Four table grouped together in the center of the room, two tables to the left, one table at the back. Staff: dbreathwit Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

This is a recurring event and take place the second Tuesday of each month.

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:

professional librarian

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?:

Program provides readers with a connection to books and readers advisory. Offers customers the opportunity to discuss and share knowledge for lifelong learning.

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

Ensure a Welcoming Experience: Visitors are welcomed into an atmosphere of hospitality, exemplary service, and friendly interaction.

Why will this program be successful?:

The commitment to learning as enjoyment.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance and feedback from customers.

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)

Visit a community organization to promote

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

Book display

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Refreshments, etc.

Final Comments:

The book club enriches the lives of the attendees and myself. Many members comment on the quality and diversity of the book selections.

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.