Cosplay Prom

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:

Sounds great!

Program Identification

Location:

Downtown Library

Date:

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
5	00	1 hour	7	00	30 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Dress to impress at the Downtown Library’s Coplay Prom. Dance the night away with other teens, but if you’re not into dancing there will be fun activities and crafts for everyone. Get into the Cosplay Prom spirit with a costume contest and photo booth. After the program, be sure to check out the library’s collection of cosplay, costume making and graphic novels.

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Additional Age Groups:

PreTeen (ages 9-12)

Primary Event Type:

Culture & Entertainment

Additional Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables: tables along the side for crafts , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Abigail Stout and Vanessa Davis Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

5:00pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
50

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?:

This program showcases the library as a place to learn in a fun yet educational environment.

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?:

This program will be successful due to the popularity of cosplay and the success of other library branches cosplay programs. Also the Downtown Library survey's showed a teen interest in cosplay.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success will be measure by attendance and also the enthusiasm of the teens attending.

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

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

Visit a community organization to promote

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

The program will highlight the many resources available to teens including overdrive and cosplay book.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Final Comments:

This is a great chance to try out Thursday night as a possible night for ongoing teen programs in the fall.

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.