To: Sam Morgan
From: Rachel Siska
Subject: Promoting Horror
The following is my initial plan to promote horror by engaging with our patrons in celebration of Halloween.
We would begin by planning out activities that would take place throughout the month of October. There could be at least one activity or event per week. These could include craft projects, movie nights, storytimes, book discussions, bingo, etc. It would end with a party for all ages the week of Halloween. We would begin prepping patrons for these activities through social media in the late summer, but we would continue with physical displays in the fall.
On October 1st we would put up displays in each section of the library; adult fiction and nonfiction, young adult, children, and video. We would creatively display the horror titles in each area and include flyers and brochures that patrons could take with them. These flyers and brochures would include lists of the material displayed as well as the upcoming events and activities planned.
By combining activities with displays of material, we can engage our patrons and open up a discussion about library material. Halloween allows us the opportunity to specifically promote the genre of horror. Hopefully we can take this format and apply it to other genres and holidays in the future.
Thank you for your time.
I like how your plan has you switching up activities each week of October! It keeps the programming fresh and exciting all month long. Plus you're switching up the types of programs (movies, crafts, books, etc.), which would probably make it more fun for you to plan, too!
ReplyDeleteI love including books in programs and then promoting programs on book displays. It's a great way to cross promote. Great idea and full points!
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