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The Art of Calligraphy: Creative Holiday Cards

Submitted by kdalrymple on Fri, 08/19/2016 - 13:48
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: 
Belle Isle Library
Date: 
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
2001 hour4001 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Have fun learning easy techniques to create unique cards for any occasion. Instructor Wendy Fox will show you some simple calligraphy hands in a fun freehand monoline style. Join us to practice transforming simple cards to delight your family and friends. Preregister-Supplies are limited.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Senior (ages 55+)
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: 
Other
Wendy Fox
2523 NW 45
Oklahoma City  Oklahoma  73122-6316
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?: 
Calligraphy classes in the OKC area generally cost $75 and up, not including equipment. That puts a class like that out of the range of most people.
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?: 
This class will allow people to try something new and different in a comfortable and safe environment.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be determined by our members seeing that we are looking for new and different programs and experiences to offer them. We will also evaluate responses by attendees.
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)
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 and items available for checkout.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
I am purchasing necessary supplies. Extra money is for light refreshments. Presenter should be in the artist database by the time of presentation.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
Yes

Marketing & Engagement

Was Marketing sufficient?: 
5
Select Engagement Activities Completed: 
Added event in Sign Up
Added event in Sign Up with enough time to be included in info Magazine
Event was included in info Magazine
Shared event on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Upsold the event with customers verbally or with printed Marketing pieces

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?: 
5
Was the subject matter well received?: 
5
Presenter Effectiveness : 
5
Subject Matter of Interest: 
5
Program/Presentation Flow: 
4
Connection to Library Goals: 
4

Post Event Activities

Were materials checked out on the program topic?: 
Yes
Did customers ask questions to staff members on the program topic?: 
Yes
Did customers stay after the event/program to discuss?: 
Yes
Did you see any comments posted to our social media? If so, what comments?: 
Particant comment of Facebook thanking Belle Isle for a fun time.
Were the direct and indirect costs warranted based on the success of this event/program?: 
Yes, presenter cost was 200.00 Approximately $50 in supplies for 27 people to participate is a good return.
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.