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Submitted by mary.robinson on Thu, 09/17/2015 - 13:04
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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: 
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
6001 hour7301 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Scrapbooking The library is here to help you make memories! In this class you will have the opportunity to create two snow themed scrapbooking pages to take home for your scrapbook collection. For more fun craft ideas, checkout the library's selection of DIY books and the Hobbies and Crafts database.
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?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Sylvie Dorsey
7320 NW 110th
Oklahoma City  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?: 
Ensure A Welcoming Experience- Customer have the opportunity to meet with others who share like interest, take part in a group social activity, and learn from multiple skill levels. Satisfy Curiosity And Encouraging Lifelong Learning- Customers have the opportunity to learn from a professional artist and explore new art techniques and mediums. Know How To Find, Evaluate & Use Information-Customers have the opportunity to find and check out the library resources to further their knowledge and understanding of the subject being presented.
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?: 
Customer requested program, crafting programs are very successful.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance, customer satisfaction
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?: 
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

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Presenter bringing all the supplies.
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
Emailed and shared in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Submitted for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Upsold the event with customers verbally or with printed Marketing pieces
Which community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper did you submit the event?: 
Community email list.

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?: 
3
Was the subject matter well received?: 
3
Presenter Effectiveness : 
4
Subject Matter of Interest: 
3
Program/Presentation Flow: 
4
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?: 
No
Were the direct and indirect costs warranted based on the success of this event/program?: 
This is a pretty high cost per person. It ended up not be as successful as other craft programs as we anticipated.
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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