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DIY Laundry Soap

Submitted by rfesler on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 20:42
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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: 
This looks like an interesting program. Thank you for using our Core Values and the quarterly theme in the creation of this program.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
60030 minutes70030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Every penny counts! Let’s learn how to save money by making our own laundry supplies. Attendees will take home samples of laundry soap, fabric softener, and tons of great DIY tips for the laundry room. Don’t forget to pick up a book on family budgeting and home organizing while you’re here!
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Business & Finance
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
professional librarian
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?: 
The DIY Laundry Soap program aligns with our commitment to learning as enjoyment. The program will allow library members of the community to share information and learn a new skill in a relaxed and welcoming environment. This program meets the goal of learning as enjoyment by providing a fun and creative way to learn at the library. Attendees will not only learn how to make their own laundry soap and fabric softener, but also be instructed on how and where to find more tips and tricks for saving time and money in the laundry room.
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?: 
This program falls under the theme of “Money Smarts” for this quarter. With Almonte being in a lower income neighborhood, providing information for families to save on their monthly budget is a much needed service. I am also looking forward to encouraging participants to share information with each other; therefore providing a place for community members to form relationships.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured and observed by feedback from library members during the question and answer session following the DIY demonstration. I will be providing a selection of DIY and budgeting books available for attendees to check out. The amount of books checked out will assist in measuring the success of the program.
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)
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

I will have a selection of books related to this topic that I will encourage attendees to check out following the program. I will promote the program via my personal social media sites, in person at upcoming library programs, and by dropping off flyers at outreach visits.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
I have a prepared shopping list of ingredients to prepare laundry soap and fabric softener. Ziplock baggies and small plastic bottles will be purchased for samples to be taken home. All of the products on my shopping list can be found at either Wal-Mart or Dollar Tree.
Final Comments: 
I am excited to provide our library community with the opportunity to share money saving tips, learn a new skill, and have fun creating a useful product for their family.
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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