Community, Coffee and Conversation

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:

Friday, May 6, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
10	00	1 hour	11	00	1 hour

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and conversation. Meet some of your neighbors and community members. Connect through conversation and sharing. Enjoy books, creative coloring, puzzles, dominoes and cards. We'll be there to answer questions about library services and events. There will also be a selection of new material for you to peruse and check out. This is a recurring event and takes place the first and third Friday of the month.

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Senior (ages 55+)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

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:12 , Chairs:20 , Notes: Two tables on the side for display, one table on the West wall for a computer, one table on the East wall for refreshments, four tables in a rectangle, and two groups of two tables for puzzles and creative coloring. Staff: dbreathwit Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

The first and third Friday of the 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?:

The program stimulates community connections and life long learning with the library at the core. Members gain knowledge of library programs, readers advisory, Tailored Titles information and library databases.

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?:

Members enjoy working together, sharing information and being creative.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Member feedback and community connections.

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 and flyers.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Final Comments:

Members enjoy working on puzzles together, talking and sharing information. They like the relaxed atmosphere which stimulates knowledge and creativity.

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.