How-To Festival (Le Sueur)
Participants will learn at least one new skill.
Participants will be able to create or complete a skill using the techniques learned.
Participants will enjoy an educational experience.
Participants will feel community spirit.
1. Did you enjoy the festival today? If yes, what was your favorite part?
Yes: 16
No: 0
Comments:
• Such a great idea and fun to be a participant and presenter
• Experienced, professional speakers
• Learning new things
• Not exercises; would have liked to see them demonstrated
2. Did you learn a new skill today?
Yes: 15
No: 1
Comments:
• Arm knitting, crane folding
3. Do you think you will create/complete a project using the techniques taught today?
Yes: 16
No: 0
4. Will you be checking out any how-to books at our library in the future?
Yes: 10
No: 5
Maybe: 1
5. Please list suggestions for any how-to sessions you would like the library to hold next time:
• I’d do mine again
• Longer time slots or put certain events last that will take longer to do
• More tech classes on smart phones or notebooks
• Urban foraging
• Each session should be long
• Weekday evening?
6. Where did you hear about this program?
Library: 10
Friend/Relative: 6
Newspaper Article: 1
Facebook: 1
Library postcard/mailing: 1
Additional comments:
As a presenter of a complex topic I could have used 10 more minutes. The students wanted to ask questions. I suggest +/- 10 minutes be gained by providing set up and take down time for presenters.
Le Sueur Public Library, local businesses helped promote the event, program speakers