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Harry Potter Teen Lock-in

Submitted by vanessa.davis on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 16:50
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Denied
Manager Comments: 
Program leaders could not verify whether the nationwide after hours events would occur during the proposed program hours.
Program Identification
Location: 
Downtown Library
Date: 
Friday, July 29, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
5001 hour80030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Get spellbound with other wizards, witches and muggles as teens anxiously await the new Harry Potter book. In conjunction with National Teen Library Lock-in, stay after hours at the library for a full-on Harry Potter celebration. Brew a concoction in Professor Snape’s Potion Class, find out which house you belong in with the Sorting Hat Ceremony, and celebrate the magic of the Harry Potter series. Make Harry Potter books and movies vanish from our shelves with the magic of your library card.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Books & Literature / Science & Technology

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?: 
Ensure A Welcoming Experience- Customers enjoy meeting people with similar interests, interacting with others in a group controlled setting, and working individually on tasks. Satisfy Curiosity And Encourage Lifelong Learning- Customers have a chance to explore various areas of development including critical thinking, problem solving, beginning engineering, and working with others. Know How to Find, Evaluate & Use Information- Customers will be provided with Library Resources.
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 part of the National Teen Library Lock-in, which is promoted across multiple libraries. This program will also be marketed during the entirety of summer reading.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance and teen's enthusiasm about the program and the new Harry Potter book
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?: 
Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)
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 and DVD display

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Science experiment Crafts
Final Comments: 
I think this is a great opportunity to bring back the lock-in in a more structured environment. By holding the event on the release day of the new Harry Potter and National Teen Library Lock-in day, we will have double the exposure to promote the event.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
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.