Teens Can Cook: Mug Edition

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:

Village Library

Date:

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
4	00	30 minutes	5	00	30 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Teens, show off your kitchen survival skills and learn how to create delicious dishes that you can microwave in a mug! It's an easy and tasty way to learn about nutrition and cooking, and you can take home library materials to continue the learning at home.

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Primary Event Type:

Health & Wellness

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables: 1 table near door, 5 tables along the walls, Chairs: , Notes: Staff: ewright Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

9/14/2016

End Registration:

10/14/2016

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
15

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 fits within the themed programming parameters for Aug/Sept/Oct by focusing on kitchen skills. It teaches life skills to teens in an enjoyable way, which fits with the library's core value of learning as enjoyment.

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?:

I'm hoping that moving from the monthly Makerspace program to a monthly single-event program will allow the marketing to be more focused and draw in more attendees. Plus, food is always a draw at teen programs. :)

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance; circulation of library materials; responses of attendees

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?:

Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites

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

Visit a community organization to promote

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

Book display

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Microwave (bring in my own from home) Mugs (can buy cheaply at Dollar Tree) Food items

Final Comments:

Other than marketing the program and shopping for supplies, this program will not require much staff prep time because several teen librarian blogs that I follow have already provided instructions for how to do it: https://yasfnews.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/teen-cooking-microwaves-and-mugs/ http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2015/12/food-tpib-mug-it-edition/ http://www.teenservicesunderground.com/teens-can-cook/

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.