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DIY Household Cleaners

Submitted by bobby.reed on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 08:20
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: 
Please check on number of attendees.
Program Identification
Location: 
Downtown Library
Date: 
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20000 minutes30000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Tired of paying high-prices for household cleaners? Worried about dangerous chemicals that linger, unpronounceable on the back label of every spray bottle? Then join us for fun fellowship at the Downtown Library where you will learn how to make natural versions of some of your home’s most used cleaners. We provide the supplies and you are more than welcome to take home your creations!
Primary Age Group: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21)
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18) / Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance
Additional Event Types: 
Health & Wellness / Science & Technology

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
No presenter
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 fulfills our core value of "Commitment to Learning as Enjoyment" by providing "fun fellowship" that is focused on learning a new skill.
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?: 
Many of our weekend events (especially craft events) have been steadily growing in numbers. This is an attempt to test the waters of Sunday programming. Even if our numbers are low, we should try this to see if we can get members to come to programming on Sundays.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Qualitatively by speaking with attendees and observing their enjoyment. Quantitatively by measuring attendance and comparing it to similar Saturday events we have had recently.
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
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

An advertisement near our DIY books.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Dry Carpet Cleaner: •Baking soda •Cornstarch •Cornmeal •Bay leaves •Cloves •Borax All Purpose Cleaner: • Vinegar • Borax • Hydrogen Peroxide • Lemon • Rosemary •water Window Cleaner • Vinegar • Lemons • Water
Final Comments: 
This is an excellent opportunity to provide our community with DIY skills while testing Sundays for possible future programming.
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.