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Science fiction & Fantasy book club

Submitted by zachary.branstetter on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 09:06
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: 
Hi Zach, I re-wrote your description a little bit to make it a little shorter and peppier. I think we should try this for 6 months and see how it goes. I'd recommend trying to pick your 6 books and have MAC do a poster and bookmark advertising the new book club and what books you're doing. Try to pick books that we have at least 12-15 copies of (any combination of formats.) Since we're starting late April we've got time to do this. I hope it goes well, and I think it might be an opportunity to bridge between teen and new adult readers.
Program Identification
Location: 
Edmond Library
Date: 
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
60030 minutes70030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Join our resident sci-fi fanatic in a new book club that seeks to cultivate an understanding and appreciation for the science fiction and fantasy book genres from their earliest authors to modern masters. This month’s book will be xx by xx. Contact the library to reserve your copy today!
Primary Age Group: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21)
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18) / Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature

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?: 
This programs seeks to provide a place and group for like-minded enthusiasts of science fiction and fantasy literature to gather and discuss their shared interest as well as read books they might not otherwise encounter.
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?: 
I believe there exists several demographics among our customers that are interested in science fiction and fantasy literature, and wish to interact with like-minded people.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance only.
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?: 
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

book displays, tailored titles.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
I'm unsure about including teens or not. I've gotten a lot of interest from teens concerning these genres, but the selected readings will all have adult themes. I believe most teens can handle such themes. I just wonder whether teens will participate in a group consisting of adults.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
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.