Escape the Library!

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Northwest Library

Date:

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
2	00	2 hours	3	00	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:

Discover clues, solve puzzles, and open the lock. The goal is simple yet challenging: get out in time… Or else you could be trapped inside forever! Don't stop there! There's even more fun to find in our collection of puzzle, riddle, and brain teaser books all available for checkout!

Primary Age Group:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)

Primary Event Type:

Culture & Entertainment

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: Meeting Room A, Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: rondia.banks, mary.robinson Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

2 weeks prior

Registration Starting Time:

09am

End Registration:

day of

End Registration Time:

01:00pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
20

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?:

This program encourages critical thinking and problem solving skills through fun (learning as enjoyment).

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

Find, Evaluate & Use Information: Our community has access to expert library staff with up-to-date knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver library services.

Why will this program be successful?:

Yes, "escape" style events are very popular in children and teen culture, creating market penetration. This is also very similar to previously successful programs.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Will we have new customers attend this event and will books be checked out in response- market penetration and member retention.

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

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

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Final Comments:

Thank you!

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.