Lil Al's Bookclub

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:

I approve. Having this recurring book club for our younger readers keeps us well-rounded.

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte 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
4	00	00 minutes	9	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:

Like to read and meet other kids your age who enjoy a good book? Come join us for Lil’ Al’s Book Club! There will be snacks, games, and other activities. Stop by or call to find out this month’s book.

Primary Age Group:

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: , Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: two long tables, two short tables in a rectangle with chairs. Staff: Presenter: , Phone: , Email: 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:

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?:

Our book club community is a fun place for young book lovers to discuss interesting reads and learn about new titles

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?:

Lil Al's has a small but faithful following

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance Feedback, spoken and observed

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 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?:

AT lil AL's I often will display other resources that are related to the featured title by setting, topic, and or author/illustrator.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, will be using supplies on hand.

Supply/Shopping List:

craft and snacks will be purchased closer to meeting time

Final Comments:

I always look forward to our Lil Al's meetings!

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.