8 Bit Bash

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:

Thursday, March 30, 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:

Hey teens, join us as we wrap up Teen Tech Month at the Bethany Library by revisiting retro technology. Come play old school video games (Mario Brothers, anyone?), make giant pixel art masterpieces, and create perler bead key chains inspired by the pixilated look of the early 8 bit computer era.

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Additional Age Groups:

Young Adult (ages 18-21)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

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: , Tables: 5 , Chairs: 20 , Notes: we will set up different areas of the room for each activity, so see Sharon for setup details! Staff: Sharon Riley Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
30	10

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 fits in with our mission of getting everyone in the community to use a library service. I think that this program is different from anything we have had at our library, so it might attract members who have not attended any other programs. I think we are offering a wide variety of activities at this event so that there is a little something for everyone!

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?:

This program will be successful because it is fun, but at the same time members will learn about technology of the past. Video games are a huge part of this generation, so it will be fun to expose the youth of today to video games of the past.

How will success be measured/determined?:

attendance, member feedback, participation

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)

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?:

books, zinio

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

perler beads, perler bead peg boards, key chains, post it notes, poster board

Final Comments:

I truly think this event will get a really good turnout of teens wanting to play video games and make pixel creations.

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.