Native American Basket Making for Children

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Pending

Program Identification

Location:

Bethany Library

Date:

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
10	00	30 minutes	11	30	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:

Oklahoma is a center for Native American culture. Learn to make a basket using traditional Native American techniques with teacher Sydna Yellowfish. All materials will be supplied and you can take home a basket you made yourself. Our class is designed especially for young people in grades 3 to 6.

Primary Age Group:

PreTeen (ages 9-12)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

Culture & Entertainment

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

Circle of 16 chairs. Two tables for materials and book display.

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

10/01/2017

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

11/11/2017

End Registration Time:

10:00am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
15	10

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

Other

Sydna Yellowfish, Indian Education Coordinator, Edmond Public Schools

8905 Tracy Dr

Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73132

United States

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?:

Native American Basket Making for Children is an opportunity to not only learn a traditional craft, but also learn about cultural traditions of Oklahoma Native Americans, a distinct characteristic of our community. This is an interactive program during which children will learn under the guidance of a knowledgeable teacher how human cultural differences make people unique, but also how they share much in common. This program accomplishes the goal for people to learn smarter.

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?:

The program has the appeal of being a hands-on program and an unusual chance to learn a traditional craft. Our teacher has taught the class for different age groups at Bethany Library previously and her classes have always been full.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance of 12 to 15 students. Each student will take home a basket they made in the class.

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?:

Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

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?:

The library has several books on Native American basket making, Displays of library materials for the program should more broadly represent Oklahoma Native American culture through books, movies, music and other resources.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

The fee for the instructor will include materials that she will provide. The materials require preparation prior to the program such as dyeing and soaking in water to make them supple. The instructor will construct a basket center from buck brush for each of the students as a starting point for each student's project. Sydna Yellowfish was first engaged as an instructor for the library basket making classes on the recommendation of Julie Ballou. The instructor has designed the program for children in grades 3 to 6, so children at least 8 years of age may be admitted to the program.

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.