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Open Mic Night

Submitted by aileen.barton on Thu, 08/18/2016 - 16:49
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Choctaw Library
Date: 
Monday, November 28, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
63030 minutes80030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Calling all tweens and teens! Tonight is YOUR night to show off your talents. Do you play a musical instrument or want to practice your stand up comedy? Do you have a dramatic poem you want to perform or a story to tell? The Choctaw Library wants to be your stage. Each performer will have 10 minutes to share. We only have 9 slots, so sign up fast! To sign up for a time-slot, just call the Choctaw Library. Before, in-between and after the performances, be sure to check out our collection of materials about your talent to help hone your skill.
Primary Age Group: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment

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 will fit into the theme and dimensions category of "Identity through Words" and "Identity through Song." This helps give our teens and tweens an opportunity to not only have their own voice and space to share their talents, but also follows our core value of "Commitment to learning through enjoyment."
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?: 
We hope to market it to the middle school and high school, especially the drama department. We also have had specific interest asking for us to host an open mic night.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
By attendance and participation of those involved.
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)
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?: 

We will do a book display in the community room on the day of the event about identity through song and words for customers to look through.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
A few refreshments.
Final Comments: 
I have had a couple of tweens specifically ask if they could do an open mic night, so I think their interest will hopefully promote it to others!
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.