Knitting Club Work Day

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved for Next Fiscal Year

Is staff available for coverage?:

Yes

Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?:

Yes

Manager Comments:

Fun program idea! We've talked about it in the past, and I feel that this could become a recurring or seasonal event if it proves successful.

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
2	00	30 minutes	4	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:

At Almonte, we are "Building a Better World" one hand knitted gift at a time. Our knitting club invites you to join us as we make yarn dolls and other simple hand made items to donate to charity. All yarn crafters are welcome - no experience required.

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Teen (ages 12-18)

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: Large rectangle of tables in the center of the room with one long table off to the side for supplies. , Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Becky Fesler Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

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?:

This program supports the core value of commitment to learning as enjoyment. Our knitting club will use this opportunity to involve our whole library in a service project.

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 program will be open to adults and teens. Our main craft requires little experience/time and our attendees will be proud of what they have created.

How will success be measured/determined?:

At the end of the summer, our knitting club will be donating the crafts made to Sharing Tree, a nonprofit organization located near Almonte. The feeling of accomplishment and community spirit of working on this project together will make this program a success. Success will be measured by library member feedback and participation

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)

Visit a community organization to promote

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

Book display

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

This PPC is for the 2018 fiscal year. The program is open to all members of our community and will last throughout the summer.

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.