Kids' Classics Book Club

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:

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Program Time:

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

Join with other kids to discuss a great classic or award winning book. We will have a snack and an activity such as play a game, make a craft or enjoy a special guest. Our book for June will be announced on June 1. Our book for July will be announced on June 25. You may call the library to find out what book to read. The book themes and reading level are appropriate for grades three and above. Read the book before attending. Reserve your copy early from the library. Some copies of the book will be available at the Information Desk.

Primary Age Group:

PreTeen (ages 9-12)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

Circle of 12 chairs. One table on the side for refreshments. Nine chairs on the side.

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

May 1

Registration Starting Time:

9:00 am

End Registration:

June 25

End Registration Time:

2:00 pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
16	8

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

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

Yes

Presenter Type:

volunteer

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 will motivate children to use library resources related to the program 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?:

It is a program that will be in line to encourage children to reach their summer reading goals.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Participation of numbers of children appropriate to a book club setting. Children who evidence having read and able to participate in book discussion.

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

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 title of the featured book and related resources available at the library.

Are volunteers needed?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

The book club for June will feature an eyewitness to an event that swept our nation beginning 60 years ago and influences our nation still today, as depicted in the Sequoyah Award List book, Kizzy Ann Stamps, the racial integration of the nation's public schools. The guest is retired Oklahoma County Judge Kenneth C. Watson. Mr. Watson's grandfather and mother and father were educators in the separate black schools of Oklahoma. As a school age child, Mr. Watson experienced the transition in Oklahoma from the system of separate schools for the races to the integrated school system. Mr. Watson will participate as a living witness to history. His experiences and those of his family will make the events of our book come to life. Mr. Watson's volunteer application is in process with the department of volunteer services of the Metro Library System.

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.