Chocolate Everything!

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:

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
5	00	1 hour	6	30	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:

Attention all chocolate fanatics ages 9-18! Join us as we explore everything chocolate - history, trivia, contests, games, and lots and lots of chocolate to eat! Bring your wits, your skills, your appetites and your friends for some chocolaty fun. Be sure to explore the library's selection of resources and continue your chocolate exploration.

Primary Age Group:

PreTeen (ages 9-12)

Additional Age Groups:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: dmcpherson Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

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?:

Meets the programming theme for the quarter by exploring some of the inventors/creators of famous chocolates. Meets the 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 offers a fun educational experience.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance. Positive participant comments.

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, bibliography.

Are volunteers needed?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Chocolate for dipping, food items to use for dipping, candy for prizes and to use in games.

Final Comments:

Programs like this have been successfully presented at other libraries.

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.