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Coffee and Craft

Submitted by kriddle on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 09:33
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Pending
Program Identification
Location: 
Jones Library
Date: 
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20030 minutes40030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Enjoy good company, coffee, and crafts on the second Saturday of the month. Learn a new skill or share your expertise! We provide the place, the coffee and the materials. Not feeling crafty? No worries, board games and playing cards are also available. Come for coffee, stay for fun and conversation! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of each month.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Adult / Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Culture & Entertainment / Learning Assistance

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 increases market penetration and member retention, through learning for enjoyment.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Ensure a Welcoming Experience: Visitors are welcomed into an atmosphere of hospitality, exemplary service, and friendly interaction.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Members can come and go as their schedule allows for fellowship and crafts and coffee. If they enjoy themselves, they'll be able to plan for the event monthly. This will also give us an opportunity to promote programs to the same group, such as book club. Once the initial setup has been purchased, this will be a very affordable program.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance over three consecutive months
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 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?: 

I'll set up a table of related materials.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Coffee and Craft Supplies Folgers Coffee regular and decaf Cookies that you think would go with coffee Lemonade mix Styrofoam cups (must be Styrofoam for the coffee) Dessert sized disposable plates Something with which to store and serve prepared coffee (perhaps another CL has this) Crochet hooks Knitting needles Yarn, preferably I Love This Yarn brand from Hobby Lobby. It's cheap, but not so cheap that no one wants to use it. Origami paper Embroidery needles Embroidery hoops (2 or 3 at least) Embroidery thread (multicolored) Adult Coloring books (I'll just run off copies, so really nice ones wouldn't go to waste) Fine tipped markers and colored pencils (no, we don't have these)
Final Comments: 
I'll be emailing the supply list to Kiley, as well.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
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.