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Afternoon Book Chat

Submitted by rfesler on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 18:07
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved for Next Fiscal Year
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20045 minutes30045 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Read any good books lately? Join Almonte’s “I read what I want book club.” We are a very informal book discussion group with varied tastes, so no pressure to read the same book as everyone else. Come ready to talk about your favorite books, browse new book titles, and meet awesome library buddies. 3rd Wednesday of Every Month @ 2:00
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature

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 supports the value of library members first. This will be a chance to reach out to our afternoon adult/senior adult crowd to make them feel welcome and provide an opportunity for them to socialize with other library members.
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 is open to adults of all ages, but I will be especially focused on encouraging attendance from our senior population. The seniors that I have visited with love to read, but have limitations on their time and abilities to all read the same book. The open format of this book club will encourage attendance and socialization with their peers.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
I will gauge the success of this program by listening to feedback from attendees.
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)
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 feature a book display every month at the Afternoon Book Chat. I will promote this program when I visit senior centers and networking events.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Basic refreshments
Final Comments: 
This PPC is to renew the current Afternoon Book Chat program for the 2018 fiscal year. The projected budget will go towards light refreshments and will last the whole year.
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.