First Pages -- Oct & Nov 2012
Attendees will learn new writing skills. Attendees will be encouraged to continue their writing.
Increase materials circulation.
94% of adults, 100% of teens, and 86% of children learned a new writing tool.
93% of children were more excited about writing after attending the program.
97% of adults and 100% of teens indicated that they received encouragement to continue writing.
72% of adults, 50% of teens, and 57% of kids have or plan to check out related library materials.
100% rated the quality of the program as good or better.
Attendance decreased from an average 10 patrons per program (spring) to 8. Children and teen program had lowest attendance.
Selected comments:
“A good, non-threatening way to learn about things & learn ways to get started.”
“This workshop helped me narrow my focus for writing my memoir. I know where to begin now.”
“I am encouraged to come back and continue writing.”
Loft Literary Center