Knitting Club

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 approve. Another year of Knitting Club...whoo! Just be sure to keep note of attendance for this series; if overall attendance begins to waver, then it may be in need of replacement with something new.

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
5	30	30 minutes	7	00	30 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Are you a knitter? Interested in learning? If so, join the Almonte Monthly Knitting Club. Bring your current project, or just bring yarn and knitting needles and we can teach you how to get started! Crocheters and other needleworkers are welcome too, but we will only be teaching knitting. 1st Thursdays of every month.

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Senior (ages 55+)

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: , Chairs: , Notes: Push tables together for a large rectangle. One table in front of the whiteboard for supplies. Staff: Becky Fesler Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

1st Thursday of every month for the fiscal year.

Registration Required:

No Registration

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?:

The knitting club provides a time for members to satisfy their curiosity and learn new needlecrafts.

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 is a continuation of an existing program that has a faithful following. Attendees are encouraged to check out materials on a variety of subjects while they are here. This time is also used to discuss upcoming adult programs and take suggestions for possible programs.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success will be measured by how many people become regular 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?:

Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)

Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

The knitting club has a consistent following and I encourage more people to come every chance I get.

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.