Summer Word Fun!

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:

Monday, June 27, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
5	30	30 minutes	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:

Improve your reading skills by exercising your brain with word games this Summer. We will be playing Scrabble, Sight Word Bingo, Quiddler, Bananagrams and many more! Open to all ages. Online registration.

Primary Age Group:

All Ages

Additional Age Groups:

All Ages / Children (ages 12 and under)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

See Christine and set up like Scrabble @ your library.

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Also August 1st 2016.

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

May 30th 2016

Registration Starting Time:

9 am

End Registration:

August 1st 2016

End Registration Time:

9 am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
20	10

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 promotes the library values of creating smarter communities and providing lifelong enrichment for individuals and families by promoting language and reading skills. It has been successful in the past. Everyone participating can enjoy the event in a friendly non competitive atmosphere where children and their parents can relax and use library provided materials

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 is an event which has proven popular in the past.Everyone participating can enjoy the event in a friendly non competitive atmosphere where children and their parents can relax play games.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success is partially determined by attendance numbers but this will vary depending on other events occurring at the same time. Other key factors will be whether those attending enjoy themselves and develop language skills through the experience.

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?:

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

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

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

Books display with items available to check out.

Are volunteers needed?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, will be using supplies on hand.

Supply/Shopping List:

Scrabble, Zingo, Quiddler, Sight Word Bingo, Bananagrams & other games already purchased.

Final Comments:

I will give away incentives at these 2 events.

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.