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Knit One, Crochet Too

Submitted by kassy.nicholson on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 10:25
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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
Program Identification
Location: 
Northwest Library
Date: 
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
6001 hour8001 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Are you keen on knitting? Crazy about crochet? Yearning to meet more yarn enthusiasts? Then come to the Northwest Library's knitting and crochet club. We will meet once a month to share tips and techniques and show off works-in-progress. All skill levels are welcome. While you're here check out the library's large collection of knitting and crochet pattern books.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
No presenter
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?: 
At the recent Knit In, participants expressed interest in a recurring knitting/crochet club. It fits with the mission and goals of the system by creating an inviting atmosphere for those interested in knitting and crochet, as well as connecting them to our extensive collection of materials on the subject.
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?: 
There has been an expressed interest in it already.
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

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book display

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Yarn and needles/hooks we already have.
Final Comments: 
I am really excited about this program, and I think our customers will be, too.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
Yes

Marketing & Engagement

Was Marketing sufficient?: 
5
Select Engagement Activities Completed: 
Added event in Sign Up
Added event in Sign Up with enough time to be included in info Magazine
Event was included in info Magazine
Shared event on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Submitted for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Upsold the event with customers verbally or with printed Marketing pieces
Visited a community organization and personally invite the group to attend
Which community organization(s) did you visit?: 
Local nursing homes/senior centers have received flyers for this program.

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?: 
5
Was the subject matter well received?: 
5
Presenter Effectiveness : 
5
Subject Matter of Interest: 
4
Program/Presentation Flow: 
5
Connection to Library Goals: 
4

Post Event Activities

Were materials checked out on the program topic?: 
No
Did customers ask questions to staff members on the program topic?: 
Yes
Did customers stay after the event/program to discuss?: 
Yes
Were the direct and indirect costs warranted based on the success of this event/program?: 
Program cost is about the amount spent on the program in one year. These supplies are able to be used at each program (recurring program scheduled each month)
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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