Intro to Crochet for Teens

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:

Edmond Library

Date:

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
4	00	00 minutes	6	00	00 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Mittens, headbands, scarves, phone cases, stuffed animals-- the possibilities are endless! Learn a new skill and express your inner craftiness in this beginning crochet class just for teens. Local artist Savannah Mitchell will walk you through the basic skills needed to start your first project, and we'll have books available on ideas for what to create next! All supplies provided.

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: Tables in a box at the center of the room with chairs around the perimeter (like setup for Teen Service Team), Tables: 8, Chairs: 12, Notes: Staff: Meaghan Hunt Wilson Presenter: Savannah Mitchell, Phone: , Email: [email protected] Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

01/29/2016

Registration Starting Time:

9:00 AM

End Registration:

04/13/2016

End Registration Time:

4:00 PM

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
10	2

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

Performer in the Performing Artist Index

Mitchell, Savannah [1]

Affidavit Expiration:

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Status:

Active [2]

Address:

2024 Cloverdale Lane

Norman Oklahoma 73071

United States

Phone:

405-306-9259

Artist Focus:

Arts & Crafts (KR: But soo much more!)

Work Description:

Painting
Drawing
Sewing
Crochet
Various crafts, just ask!

Affidavit:

Active

Background Check:

Yes

W-9 on File:

Active

Read more about Mitchell, Savannah [1]

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?:

This program will provide introductory crochet instruction for teens in the community. It will allow teens with a common interest to learn together in a "101" environment where they can ask questions to learn a new skill. We will provide the supplies for teens to learn with, and an assortment of related materials from the collection will be featured in the program.

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?:

Savannah has a great track record of working with teens at MLS locations system-wide. This program will provide the opportunity for teens to learn something new, free-of-cost.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance, customer feedback, and level of community engagement (co-promotion with art teachers, through the newspaper, etc.)

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 a customized Tailored Title newsletter or promotion for customers/attendees

Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

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?:

Print collection related to crochet, Hobbies and Crafts database

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

Supply costs will be included in programmer's fee.

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

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.