The Amazing Race: Library Style

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, April 6, 2017

Program Time:

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

Come “travel” around the world to discover what challenges await at each stop! Learn fun facts about different places in the world and put your skills to the test as you “fly” around our library’s version of The Amazing Race.

Primary Age Group:

Adult

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: I will set up stations around the room for each continent , Tables: 7 , Chairs: 10 , Notes: 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

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 will allow members to have fun while learning about different places around the world. We will showcase library materials for members to check out that cover the places we learn about during this program. This program also supports our commitment to learning as enjoyment. This fits in with the "discover through flight" aspect of our programming themes. Members will "fly" paper airplanes around to the different continents.

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 will allow members to interact with each other on teams to compete for prizes. This will build relationships with each other and relate a fun experience with the library. It is also based on a popular television show, so I think that will make members curious!

How will success be measured/determined?:

attendance; member feedback

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?:

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)

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

books, dvds, databases

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Cardstock, items for games (marbles, boxes), prizes

Final Comments:

This event will bring members to the library and show them that we offer entertaining programs. It will also get members interacting with each other as a team!

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.