Ice Cream Social

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Northwest Library

Date:

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	00	1 hour	7	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:

I scream, you scream, "Let's eat some ice cream!" Come learn the history of ice cream, see a demonstration on how to make ice cream, and taste fun flavors made fresh just for you from the professionals at Belle Kitchen! Pair your knowledge with our ice cream making how to's and cookbooks for fun recipes you can try at home!

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Senior (ages 55+)

Primary Event Type:

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: Meeting Room B, Classroom style for 20,m two tables at the front for presenter, table and chair at back for registration Staff: mary.robinson Presenter: Belle Kitchen, Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

2 weeks before date

Registration Starting Time:

9am

End Registration:

on day of event

End Registration Time:

05:30pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
20	4

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

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

Yes

Presenter Type:

Other

Cheryl Endelaer, Belle Kitchen owner and staff

Oklahoma

United States

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?:

Customers have the opportunity to learn a new skill, enjoy connecting with others and local community businesses, and participate in some delicious interactive 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?:

It appeals to multiple age groups, teaches something that is desired by the public, promotes market penetration with community partnerships, and is really fun!

How will success be measured/determined?:

attendance

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

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 display

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

$5 per person, $100 presenter fee

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

Yes

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

Yes

Marketing & Engagement

Was Marketing sufficient?:

Select Engagement Activities Completed:

Added event in Sign Up

Added event in Sign Up with enough time to be included in info Magazine

Event was included in info Magazine

Upsold the event with customers verbally or with printed Marketing pieces

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?:

Was the subject matter well received?:

Presenter Effectiveness :

Subject Matter of Interest:

Program/Presentation Flow:

Connection to Library Goals:

Post Event Activities

Were materials checked out on the program topic?:

Did customers ask questions to staff members on the program topic?:

Yes

Did customers stay after the event/program to discuss?:

Yes

Were the direct and indirect costs warranted based on the success of this event/program?:

$100- presenter seemed to be unprepared and did not supply very much ice cream. Staff member ended up bringing in the majority of ice cream. Would not have again with this presenter.

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.