Senior Wii Fridays and Books

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:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Choctaw Library

Date:

Friday, June 10, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
2	00	00 minutes	4	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:

Senior Wii Fridays & Books(Recurring 2nd Friday of June and July) Seniors 55+ Friday June 10 and July 8 2016 2:00 pm--4:00 pm Learn to use Wii video games to participate in physical exercises. The Nintendo Wii is a game system that features wireless remotes and motion sensors, so that movements control the character's onscreen movements. Wii Bowling and Wii Golf will be featured at these sessions. This program includes a reading component.

Primary Age Group:

Senior (ages 55+)

Primary Event Type:

Health & Wellness

Additional Event Types:

Learning Assistance

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: clear space , Tables: 5(West side of room , Chairs: 10, Notes: Nintendo Wii Staff: sbeasley Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

This event is recurring and will occur the 2 Friday of June and July Friday June 10 and July 8 2:00 pm--4:00 pm

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

May 15, 2016

Registration Starting Time:

1:00 pm

End Registration:

June 6

End Registration Time:

9:00 pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
15	5

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 program has been successful at other public libraries across the nation. Our customers are tech savvy and enjoy variety in the program offerings. This program fits the goals and mission of the library system Health and wellness Summer Reading theme.

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?:

Timely tested in other public libraries in the USA.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Participant 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?:

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

Visit a community organization to promote

Are volunteers needed?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Healthy snacks and beverages

Final Comments:

Our community are already excited about the upcoming program offering this summer and are looking forward to the fun and the lifelong learning of new adventures!

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Program Evaluation

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