Zoo to You!

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:

Belle Isle 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	1 hour	3	00	1 hour

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Animals in the library?!? Whether you like to monkey around or just hang out, the library is the place to be this summer. Join the Oklahoma City Zoo at the library to learn more about the different creatures that live around you, and check out our collection of animal books further your learning. This session is Animal Transformers: Some babies are born looking like their parents, others must transform. Discover animal life cycles where there’s more than meets the eye!

Primary Age Group:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)

Primary Event Type:

Science & Technology

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: Audience style with 3 tables along east wall for presenter. Open floor space for kids to sit on the floor, chairs behind that for those who need them. Tables:3 , Chairs:20 , Notes: Staff: aemmons Presenter: Jordan Long, Phone:405-425-0218 , Email: [email protected] Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

6/24 Wildlife Trackers: Take an exciting look at how—and why—animals move. Identify their tracks and the story behind them! 7/15 Little Sod House on the Prairie: Take an imaginary journey by covered wagon to discover prairie wildlife and how settlers learned to survive solely from the land.

Registration Required:

No Registration

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

community resource professional (outreach)

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?:

Children enjoy learning about animals and the world around them. Fits with our SOaP focus on lifelong learning.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Satisfy Curiosity: Visitors explore their interests using the variety of information at the library.

Why will this program be successful?:

Zoo programs are of excellent quality, always well received at the libraries.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Expected Attendance 20-50. Increase in Tween Animal material circulation following program.

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 an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

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

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

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

Tween Animal Book Display in room of program & in children's areas. Also feature easy books w/animal characters.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

$175 each program for up to 100 attendees. If 50 or less, may receive discount.

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.