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Knitting Club

Submitted by ppc_vi1 on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 12:35
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: 
Village Library
Date: 
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
100000 minutes120000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Knitty Committee Interested in knitting or learning how to knit? Bring your yarn and join the fun! The recommended yarn for beginners is "variegated worsted weight" and size 7 or 8 needles. This is a recurring event and takes place the second Saturday of every month. A similar club exists at multiple libraries.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
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: 
volunteer
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 Knitty Committee program fits the library system’s strategic plan in the following ways: • Satisfies curiosity by providing a space and time to learn the craft of knitting • Allows participants to explore a topic of personal interest • Provides enrichment to the community, especially through the intergenerational activity of older people teaching younger people to knit • Participants can work on and produce items for their personal enjoyment or gifts for others
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?: 
Historic interest in this type of program: Interest in Village hosting the program initially came from Anita Roesler from Outreach. Back in 2008 she called me, Julianna Link, to ask whether a program already in place at another location could be moved to the Village. I believe the other location was the Belle Isle library (or maybe Edmond); that location had 2 regular craft/handwork programs happening, and we had none, so I was happy to schedule the Knitty Committee knitting group to come and meet here once a month on Saturday mornings. I did so with the stipulation that the sessions would be open to the public and that the leaders of the group would teach knitting to anyone who came. They readily agreed.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
The success of this recurring program can be measured in its longevity and consistent attendance. The Knitty Committee has often expressed its gratitude for their use of our space and for our promotion of its dates & time in the Info magazine.
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

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
We have 2 volunteer presenters for this recurring program. They are listed in the volunteer presenters' database.
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.