Coffee and Crafts

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Bethany Library

Date:

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
10	30	1.5 hours	11	30	1.5 hours

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 and find out what's happening at your local library. Come for coffee and crafts on the first Wednesday of the month. We provide the place, the coffee and materials. Not feeling craft? No worries, board games and playing cards also available. While you're here, don't forget to check out the library's collection for more awesome crafting and gaming ideas. Come for coffee, stay for fun and conversation!

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: Six tables pushed together in a rectangle shape with 14 chairs around. Two tables set end to end opposite the 6 tables with 8 chairs around. One table by entry for refreshments , Tables: 9 , Chairs: 22, Notes: Staff: edaniel Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

First Wednesday of every month

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?:

Ensures a welcoming environment, community interaction and awareness of library events and resources.

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?:

This is a recurring event that has been well attended and we have received positive feedback from members.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance and feedback from members.

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

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?:

book display, bibliography, database list

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.

Supply/Shopping List:

Materials for craft (varies) Refreshments (coffee, juice, and snacks)

Final Comments:

no comments

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

Move Forward?:

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Yes, I'm ready to move on.