Harry Potter Book Night

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Northwest Library

Date:

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	00	1 hour	8	00	1 hour

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Your Hogwarts letter has arrived, so get to Platform 9 3/4 and travel on the King's Cross Express to Hogwarts at Northwest Library! Step into our Charms class to craft a wand, create concoctions in Potions, see magical creatures, and more! This event is part of Harry Potter Book Night 2017, a worldwide celebration of all things Potter. Feel free to don your wizard robes, or come in muggle attire. While you're at the library, check out a Harry Potter book to read again, or find your next favorite book with help from our librarians.

Primary Age Group:

All Ages

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

Additional Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games / Science & Technology

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: Meeting Room AB TBD, Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Kassy.nicholson and Mary Robinson Presenter: multiple , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

No Registration

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

professional librarian

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 combines reading and interactive activities! Harry Potter books are celebrated and customers are encouraged to re-read the books or try new stories.

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?:

Previously successful program

How will success be measured/determined?:

market penetration and member retention

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

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

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?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

TBD

Final Comments:

Thank you!

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.