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Knitting Club

Submitted by dbreathwit on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 18:47
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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: 
Southern Oaks Library
Date: 
Monday, April 11, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
53030 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: 
Second Monday Knitting Club. Interested in knitting or learning to knit? If so, bring your current project, or just bring yarn and knitting needles and we can teach you how to get started. The recommended yarn for beginners is "variegated worsted weight" and size 7 or 8 needles. Needles and yarn will be available for participants without supplies. This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Monday of the month.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Learning Assistance

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?: 
Adult customers expressed an interest in knitting and requested a class at the library where they feel a connection to learning and creativity.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Customers enjoy sharing information, techniques and knitting patterns.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Customer feedback and interaction.
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
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?: 

Book display

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Final Comments: 
Customers enjoy learning and sharing ideas working on knitting projects. The program now includes other types of needle work as crocheting.
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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