National Novel Writing Month Workshop

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Pending

Program Identification

Location:

Bethany Library

Date:

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	30	30 minutes	7	30	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:

National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known at NaNoWriMo for short is in the month of November. Join other writers both aspiring and seasoned at the Bethany Library for a writers workshop. Don't forget to checkout some of our writing resources to help you along the way.

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Senior (ages 55+)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

Additional Event Types:

Learning Assistance

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

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Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Sessions would be 11/07/17, 11/14/17, 11/21/28, and 11/28/17 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

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:

Other

Joey Rodman, Regional Liaison for National Novel Writing Month

Oklahoma

United States

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 help members improve their writing skills and teach them new writing techniques.

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?:

This program will be successful because people have expressed interest in writing classes. This program will also be helping to grow Oklahoma authors.

How will success be measured/determined?:

This programs measurable success will be seen in how many people attend the program and how many people start to use our services like BiblioBoard and Self E-Pub

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)

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

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

I will promate our collection, and our digital services such as BiblioBoard and Self-E Pub.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, will be using supplies on hand.

Supply/Shopping List:

Projector may be needed.

Final Comments:

Joey Rodman charges $25 an hour.

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.