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Home Canning Workshop

Submitted by edaniel on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 10:01
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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
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
60000 minutes70000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Is your summer garden full of produce? Wondering what to do with all the excess? Home canning can make your summer bounty last year round. In this one hour workshop we will discuss the basics needed to begin home canning. Participants will learn the difference between water bath and pressure canning, learn what equipment is needed and how to use it properly, and how to safely can your own produce at home. This workshop will be taught by Oklahoma County OSU Extension FCS educator Amanda Ford.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance
Additional Event Types: 
Health & Wellness

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Amanda Ford, Oklahoma County OSU Extension FCS educator
  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?: 
Provides opportunity for lifelong learning in a relaxed enjoyable setting and encourages customers to view the library as a place for lifelong learning with valuable resources.
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?: 
Certified professional presenting. Timely topic for those interested in canning for Fall.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance and customer feedback
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
Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

book display, databases

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
no comment
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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