Mystery in the Library Tea

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:

Bethany Library

Date:

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
2	00	00 minutes	3	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:

Mystery in the Library Tea Will you be a suspect? Will you be the culprit? Will you solve the mystery? Join us for a Mystery in the library and find out. Enjoy teas, finger sandwiches and sweets as you play along as a suspect or sleuth and listen to the masterful detective Sherlock provide clues. Be the first to solve the mystery and you may win a prize!

Primary Age Group:

Young Adult (ages 18-21)

Additional Age Groups:

Teen (ages 12-18) / Adult

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

Books & Literature / 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: two tables for food , Tables: 2 , Chairs: 16 , Notes: Staff: edaniel Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

03/06/2016

Registration Starting Time:

9:00 am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
25

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?:

The program offers customers a fun way to interact with their community and promotes the library as a community gathering place for such interactions. It also provides a fun way to use problem solving and reading skills as well as promoting literature using the literary characters in the mystery.

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?:

Previous customer service tea was very successful. Library Mystery will add an additional fun element for participants particularly the use of literary characters in the mystery.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Number of participants and 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

Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

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

Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites

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

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:

Tea, punch, finger sandwiches, sweets purchase of downloadable mystery program

Final Comments:

Will probably need a library aide or two to help with program.

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.