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Poetry Clinic with the Poet Laureate

Submitted by jill.rosewood on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 11:25
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
I like it! Is Julia going to help w/this? Would you be open to opening it up to teens as well (just curious... not pushing one way or another.)
Program Identification
Location: 
Edmond Library
Date: 
Monday, May 9, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
53015 minutes83015 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Do your poems need polishing? Are your sonnets sonically sinking? Just looking for some feedback? Oklahoma Poet Laureate Benjamin Myers will be hosting a poetry clinic at the Edmond library. If you would like advice on one of your poems, bring it to the clinic for a short twenty minute one-on-one conference. While you are here, learn more about the library’s resources for writers including literary magazines through Zinio, databases, books and additional library programs.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
Additional Event Types: 
Culture & Entertainment / Learning Assistance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
volunteer
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?: 
One of our new values is to make people smarter. This program will teach members to create the kind of poetry they are striving for.
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?: 
We have had multiple members express a desire for more writing programs.
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

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
tea and lemonade, cookies
Final Comments: 
none
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.
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