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Free Comic Book Day Celebration

Submitted by kriddle on Fri, 02/17/2017 - 12:52
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Pending
Program Identification
Location: 
Jones Library
Date: 
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
2001 hour40045 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
KAPOW! ZAP! BOING! Calling all heroes, anti-heroes, and villains! Join us for a celebration of Free Comic Book Day at your Jones Library. Enjoy comic book themed door prizes and snacks, a trivia contest, costume contest, a photo booth, DIY activities, and free comics while supplies last. This program is geared toward teens and adults, but all ages are welcome.
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18) / Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Books & Literature / Displays & Promotions

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?: 
Free Comic Book Day has been a nationally recognized celebration since 2002. Members expect their library to recognize and celebrate this event in some way. We have in years past, until recently when it became too expensive to do a system-wide program. A local celebration, will bring in new members (market penetration) and remind current members that we're here to serve them (member retention) by putting library members first in celebrating such a popular event. It will encourage learning for enjoyment and freedom to learn as we promote our materials and members see what wonderful comic books, comic book movies, and comic book related e-media we have available to them in our collection.
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?: 
Members will see how we've expanded our comic book related materials, that we cater to their interests and are here for them. They'll see the library as a center for entertainment and community engagement.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance will be measured by a door prize drawing.
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)
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?: 

We have numerous relevant materials in system and will display them for checkout. I have also reserved two of our superhero cardboard cutouts.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
snacks decorations comic books prizes
Final Comments: 
The budget is negotiable and I will deliver a complete supply list within the $100-$150 range, in time to secure the materials needed.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
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.