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Kids' Yoga

Submitted by cjones on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 12:00
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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: 
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
2001 hour30045 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Explore the potential of yoga to increase your flexibility, power, and strength. Then check out some kids' yoga books and videos and continue learning beyond the class!
Primary Age Group: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Primary Event Type: 
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, Yoga Instructor- OSU Extension
  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?: 
Teaching children yoga has many benefits. It is great for their overall health and wellness and can often help them deal with challenges and stress at school. Teaching children to manage stress can certainly be beneficial and help them be more successful in school and life. This program is providing an enrichment opportunity for the children.
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?: 
We offered Yoga in January and it was quite a hit. Even some of our regular kids who usually are only interested in the computer were very excited about the yoga program and gave up computer time to participate.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be determined by how much children learn about yoga and how it can be useful to them.
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
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 during program

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Supply/Shopping List: 
water bottles (already have from outreach)
Final Comments: 
This is a program offered to us free from the OSU County Extension.
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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