Battle of the Brains

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. If this proves to be a hit, we may consider it for more than once every other month. It'll depend on success...and how the Alignment Project focuses on programming.

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

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?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Come to Almonte and compete against other teens in our quiz show. Your knowledge on a variety of topics from graphic novels to weird superstitions will be tested. Assemble your team or compete individually for bragging rights and prizes.

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Additional Age Groups:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Primary Event Type:

Culture & Entertainment

Additional Event Types:

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: , 2 big Tables: , 8 Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Presenter: professional librarian, Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

every other month

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

03/29/2017

Registration Starting Time:

0900

End Registration:

04/11/2017

End Registration Time:

2100

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
15	5

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?:

Freedom to Learn: This program will allow kids to explore an existing interest or develop a new one. Commitment to Learning as Enjoyment: Members will participate in the class with friends, in an informal and fun learning environment. Participants are learning about new things during the program and this will encourage them to seek out more information.

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?:

If there are questions or topics that the members were unfamiliar with, they will seek information out about that topic. They can request specific topics be included in the next teen trivia event. This will let them know they are being heard and that the program is tailored to them.

How will success be measured/determined?:

If the members are visibly having fun. If they request a similar event be scheduled in the near future. If they ask for specific topics to be included in the next event.

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 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 including books from the non-fiction, children, and tween sections that will be relevant to the quiz categories.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, will order through Business Supplies.

Supply/Shopping List:

Will need items laminated

Final Comments:

N/A

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.