Lean and Green: Gift Making on a Budget

Library Type

Academic

Cost:

$30-$200
Description:

This program integrated financial literacy into a fun crafting event. At the program, a local artist led 20 participants through the process of creating a mini succulent kokedama (plants in a moss ball) that they could give as a gift or keep for themselves. While the cost of supplies was covered by the library and the event offered free of charge, participants received a breakdown of costs and instructions so they could make another budget-friendly gift in the future, as well as a short overview and worksheets on planning and tracking gift spending for the holidays. The event also included food and beverages, and a pop-up library with personal finance, budgeting, and DIY/crafting books, and was promoted mainly by the library’s social media and word of mouth.