Edmond History Book Club

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Pending

Program Identification

Location:

Edmond Library

Date:

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	30	30 minutes	8	00	30 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Come and enjoy a lively discussion of "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles, led by Dr. Karen Schiler of Oklahoma City University. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 9th from 6:30-8pm in room B

Primary Age Group:

Senior (ages 55+)

Additional Age Groups:

Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Adult

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

Please set up as a lecture/class room style event with ten rows of 10-12 chairs each and with a dividing aisle down the middle (so 5-6 chairs on either side). Chairs need to be facing the drop down white screen. Presenter will need projector with projector cart.

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

No Registration

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?:

It encourages community learning by broadening cultural horizons and allows members to live smarter.

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 has a proven history of being highly successful

How will success be measured/determined?:

attendance

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?:

Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

our 900s collection as well as the library's ancestor database.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

This program has a proven history of community engagement and popularity.

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.