Poetry Clinic with the Poet Laureate

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Is staff available for coverage?:

Yes

Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?:

Yes

Manager Comments:

I like it! Is Julia going to help w/this? Would you be open to opening it up to teens as well (just curious... not pushing one way or another.)

Program Identification

Location:

Edmond Library

Date:

Monday, May 9, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
5	30	15 minutes	8	30	15 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Do your poems need polishing? Are your sonnets sonically sinking? Just looking for some feedback? Oklahoma Poet Laureate Benjamin Myers will be hosting a poetry clinic at the Edmond library. If you would like advice on one of your poems, bring it to the clinic for a short twenty minute one-on-one conference. While you are here, learn more about the library’s resources for writers including literary magazines through Zinio, databases, books and additional library programs.

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Senior (ages 55+)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

Additional Event Types:

Culture & Entertainment / Learning Assistance

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: One on one and waiting area, Tables: 2, Chairs: 12, Notes: One table at the center of the room with 2 chairs. 10 chairs for those waiting. Table at the door for check in and refreshments Staff: jill.mcfall Presenter: Benjamin Myers , Phone: , Email: [email protected] Outreach: none

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

Registration Starting Time:

9:00 am

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

5:00 pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
10	4

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?:

One of our new values is to make people smarter. This program will teach members to create the kind of poetry they are striving for.

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?:

We have had multiple members express a desire for more writing programs.

How will success be measured/determined?:

attendance

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?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.

Supply/Shopping List:

tea and lemonade, cookies

Final Comments:

none

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

Yes

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.