Board Game Explosion

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:

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
5	00	30 minutes	7	00	30 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

Yes

Program Description:

Board Games [1]

Play classic favorites like Battleship and Connect Four, or more recent bestsellers like Zombie Dice and Apples to Apples! Board games promote creativity and foster positive skills like sportsmanship and logical reasoning. The library is a great place to meet up with your friends and try out new games!

Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Read more about Board Games [1]

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

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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?:

This program fits the quarterly programming theme of inventions/inventors. The program meets the MLS core value of commitment to learning as enjoyment.

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

Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.

Why will this program be successful?:

This program will be successful because it meets the core value commitment to learning as enjoyment and the MLS belief that learning is most effective when it is enjoyed.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance. Positive comments from participants.

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

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?:

Book display

Are volunteers needed?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

This program will be an excellent family program to open Bethany's temp location, a celebration of Spring Break, and a lead-in to the Rocket Reader program.

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.