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An Afternoon with a Poet Laureate

Submitted by ameeks on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 11:52
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: 
Ann- please talk to me about the time
Program Identification
Location: 
Belle Isle Library
Date: 
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
30030 minutes4301.5 hours
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
April marks the 20th anniversary of National Poetry Month, which was started by the Academy of American Poets. Kick off the month by joining Carl Sennhenn, Oklahoma Poet Laureate for 2001 and 2002. He's also a two-time Oklahoma Book Award Winner. He will read from his poetry and tell how he came to write them as a way of sharing tips about writing and getting started when inspiration fails momentarily. There will be time for questions from interested writers or would-be writers to work on your own poetry.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
Additional Event Types: 
Culture & Entertainment

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Carl Sennhenn, poet laureate of OK, professor at Rose State, has read poetry in the library system before.
1801 Vanessa Dr
Norman  Oklahoma  73071
United States
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 will be both a cultural event and a learning event--a chance to listen to poetry as well as get encouragement and tips to write your own.
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?: 
We will advertise it. There a many people in the area who have an interest in poetry. Also, the poet is known in the area.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
The participants enjoy the event and feel they can work on their own projects.
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 a customized Tailored Title newsletter or promotion for customers/attendees
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
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?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
This will be an interesting and useful program for the community.
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.