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Books and Bites for Teens

Submitted by sharon.riley2 on Sat, 06/17/2017 - 13:44
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
4001 hour5001 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Join other teens who love to read as we try out different genres and themes of YA books each month! Make new friends and discover your next favorite book at the Bethany Library. This teen book club will take place on the 3rd Thursday of each month and will not require everyone to read the same book. You can read any book you want that fits the genre or theme of the month! September is National Hispanic Heritage month, so read a book written by a Hispanic author. Did I mention we will have cookies?
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
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 will promote several of our core values. It supports our view of Library Members First by treating teenagers as valuable library members and providing them with high quality service by having a club just for them! This book club also supports the Freedom to Learn by allowing teens the freedom to choose any book to read and discuss that they want. The discussion of the books will help teens with their ability to accurately discuss literature with their peers and will build self confidence.
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 teens to read books that they choose, but it will also cause them to experience new genres of books that they might not have read before. It will also be a time for the teens to make new friends and build their social skills.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured by how engaged the teens are in discussions about the books we read. Even if we do not have many teens show up, if the teens who do show up are really participating in discussion I will think this program is a success.
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)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

books, databases

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
snacks
Final Comments: 
I hope that this book club will provide teens with a place that they can discuss reading with their peers while still having a good time!
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
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.