DIY Scrabble Coasters

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:

I approve, and I'm sorry that I was late in getting to this. Let's try it; a board game day for the adults is a good idea.

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	00	45 minutes	7	30	30 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Celebrate National Scrabble Day! Arrange letter tiles to make your very own customized beverage coaster. Scrabble and other popular word games will be available to play if you’re feeling up to a little friendly competition. Prizes awarded for the highest scores of the night. See your local librarian for books on how to brush up on your vocabulary before the big night!

Primary Age Group:

Adult

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: Long rectangle for crafts and small tables scattered around for games, Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Becky Fesler 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?:

This program aligns with our commitment to learning as enjoyment. Word games like scrabble are a good way to broaden one's vocabulary and keep the mind active.

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

Ensure a Welcoming Experience: Visitors are welcomed into an atmosphere of hospitality, exemplary service, and friendly interaction.

Why will this program be successful?:

This program includes both a craft and a game competition. It will provide members of similar interest to meet new friends and become familiar with library services.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success will be measured by attendee feedback and 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)

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?:

I will promote this program at all of my adult programs as well as the monthly email that I send out regarding adult programs.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Scrabble tiles, hot glue, prizes

Final Comments:

We own a few word games and I may borrow some from outreach for this 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.