Fantastic Beasts Harry Potter Party

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Pending

Program Identification

Location:

Ralph Ellison Library

Date:

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
4	00	1 hour	6	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:

Have you missed the world of Harry Potter? Well, you're in luck! Join us in celebrating the new release of the movie "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"! We will be making Harry Potter crafts, brewing up some butterbeer, get sorted into your house and all kinds of wizarding fun!

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Additional Age Groups:

PreTeen (ages 9-12) / Young Adult (ages 18-21)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

Additional Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games / Culture & Entertainment

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: stations for different crafts , Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: rgibson Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

No Registration

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?:

As the core value, "commitment to learning as enjoyment" says, this Harry Potter event will let customers interact, create and learn new ideas with a Harry Potter theme.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Ensure a Welcoming Experience: Visitors are welcomed into an atmosphere of hospitality, exemplary service, and friendly interaction.

Why will this program be successful?:

Harry Potter is very popular and will bring in new and old members.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success will be measured by the amount of people that come to the event. Plus, the experience of the event goers.

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 on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)

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?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

supplies for butterbeer, movie tickets as prize, paper, sorting hat, wand making supplies, Every Flavor Beans

Final Comments:

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a Harry Potter movie that is coming out November 17 at midnight. By having the program a day before, it will get customers excited about the movie. And vice versa, bring customers that are excited about the movie into the library.

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.