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Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Submitted by ldent on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 11:37
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: 
Engagement & Program Services - Multiple Locations
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Everything Goes Dance will bring to dance groups to dance in Metro Libraries during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept 15, Oct 15, 2017. These dancers will be from Everything Goes students and Capitol Hill High School dancers, all taught by Dance Instructor, Erika Reyes. And for Mariachi:Learn about the context and history of mariachi music and how it became one of the most universally identified forms of folk music throughout the world.  Come to the library and enjoy an engaging performance for people of all ages and backgrounds, and prepare to be enamored by "Oklahoma's Mariachi."
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Additional Age Groups: 
All Ages
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment
Additional Event Types: 
Culture & Entertainment

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
community resource professional (outreach)
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?: 
Members will have the opportunity to Live Smarter by attending a performance from their own culture or learn about a new culture with Flamenco or Mexican Folkloric dance, learn to dance the Argentine Tango, see a Mariachi band performance, learn a new art form, and enjoy stories, learning about their own culture or new culture of others.
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?: 
It is a celebration of a large portion of our library communities' culture of dance and family heritage.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance, library cards issued to program attendees, and library materials checked out from display of library related materials.
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 a Book River or RSS feed in LS2Pac
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)
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?: 

Latin dance books, music, books on Hispanic countries and their cultures, as well as famous Latin performers biographical materials.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Performances by Capitol Hill High School students will be for a honorarium of $500 and other performers $1500
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
No
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
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.