Home Canning Workshop

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:

Bethany Library

Date:

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	00	00 minutes	7	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:

Is your summer garden full of produce? Wondering what to do with all the excess? Home canning can make your summer bounty last year round. In this one hour workshop we will discuss the basics needed to begin home canning. Participants will learn the difference between water bath and pressure canning, learn what equipment is needed and how to use it properly, and how to safely can your own produce at home. This workshop will be taught by Oklahoma County OSU Extension FCS educator Amanda Ford.

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

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

Primary Event Type:

Learning Assistance

Additional Event Types:

Health & Wellness

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup:1 table at front, 25 chairs audience style , Tables: 1, Chairs:25 , Notes: Staff:edaniel Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

No Registration

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

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

Yes

Presenter Type:

Other

Amanda Ford, Oklahoma County OSU Extension FCS educator

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?:

Provides opportunity for lifelong learning in a relaxed enjoyable setting and encourages customers to view the library as a place for lifelong learning with valuable resources.

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?:

Certified professional presenting. Timely topic for those interested in canning for Fall.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance and customer feedback

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

Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)

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?:

book display, databases

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

no comment

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

Yes

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

Move Forward?:

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