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Backyard Composting Workshop

Submitted by rfesler on Sun, 02/26/2017 - 13:45
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: 
Excellent program idea! And kudos for finding a professional presenter to do it for free. Unfortunately, this may not make the printed calendar of events due to the program not being placed in the calendar three months prior, so we'll need to rely on local promotion. Other than that, everything looks solid. Good work!
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
63045 minutes73045 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Turn your trash into your garden's treasure! Join our local Master Gardener as she discusses and demonstrates the various ways to compost in and around the house, no matter where you live. Oklahoma gardening books will be available to check out and get you started on your way to a healthy home garden.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
volunteer
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 meets the core value of "Commitment to Learning as Enjoyment." Gardening is a very relaxing way for people to stay active. Program attendees will be encouraged to share their gardening strategies with each other as well as seek advice from a Master Gardener.
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?: 
Composting is healthy for the environment and ties in nicely with celebrating Earth Day. We have a wide variety of gardening books for attendees to check out as well.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured by observing the dialogue of attendees after the presentation. I would like to see attendees share their gardening plans with each other.
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
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?: 

I will be creating a book display for attendees to browse and check out after the program.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Loretta Balinger is a Master Gardener from the OSU Extension office. She presented a program on container gardening last year here at Almonte.
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.