Published on MyMetrolibrary (https://my.metrolibrary.info/drupal)

Home > Kids' Classics Book Club

Kids' Classics Book Club

Submitted by dfields on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 20:45
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: 
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
6301 hour73030 minutes
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 play a game, make a craft or enjoy a special guest. Our book for this month will be announced on September 20th at the book club meeting. You may call the library for this month’s title. 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

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?: 
The Kids' Classics Book Club provides a challenge to children in middle and upper elementary school to discover books which have stood the test of time and are still regarded as appealing to children today and provide an opportunity for them to share books with their peers in discussion and enrichment activities.
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 challenge children to explore books in the library collection and broaden their knowledge of literature for young people.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Goals for attendance are 6 to 16 children in attendance who have actually read the book before attending and who will want to attend additional monthly meetings of the group, potentially read other books by the authors of the monthly selection or other books in the genre of the monthly selection.
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
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?: 

Other titles by the author of the month and books in the genre of the book of the month, audio books and e-books.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
The Kids' Book Club is counterpart to the Rocket Readers. Children reading at grade level and above are likely to find the book club challenging and enjoyable. Rocket Readers fulfills an equally needed service for children who may need additional reading practice who may be reading below their grade level. Both programs encourage children to make using the library a habit and read more!
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
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.