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Battle of the Brains

Submitted by claudia.farias-... on Mon, 08/29/2016 - 09:52
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: 
A quiz competition sounds like a lot of fun, and could become a recurring event if it proves successful. I approve!
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
50045 minutes70030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Come compete against other teens in our quiz show. Your knowledge on topics from Avatar: TLA to Supernatural will be tested. Assemble your team or compete individually for bragging rights and prizes.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment
Additional Event Types: 
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?: 
Commitment to Learning as Enjoyment-This kind of program for teens is something that will be enjoyable for this age group. And while there may be information that they don't know, they will learn from it and encourage them to seek out knowledge even if it is for the sake of the next similar event. They are learning and having fun at the same time.
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?: 
If there are questions or topics that the members were unfamiliar with, they will seek information out about that topic. They can request specific topics be included in the next teen trivia event. This will let them know they are being heard and that the program is tailored to them.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
If the members are visibly having fun. If they request a similar event be scheduled in the near future. If they ask for specific topics to be included in the next event.
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 a customized Tailored Title newsletter or promotion for customers/attendees
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?: 

I will have a book display that will include some items that the trivia questions come from that includes posters or photographs of items not available through our branch.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will order through Business Supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Prizes needed: YA books
Final Comments: 
No comments.
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.