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Mother Goose on the Loose

Submitted by cjones on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 20:35
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Southern Oaks Library
Date: 
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
10301 hour111545 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
Yes
Program Description: 

Mother Goose on the Loose

Hey, Diddle Diddle -- Kids and families will love Mother Goose on the Loose®! It's a play-based early literacy program that uses books, puppets, flannel pieces, music and movement to bring language and literacy to life! Join us for this exciting, innovative program for young children.
Event Types: 
Child Development
Health & Wellness
Age Groups: 
Toddlers (ages 1-3)
Babies (0-12 months)

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
professional librarian
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?: 
Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that helps build pre-reading skills and vocabulary. It helps teach parents how to interact with their baby or toddler in ways that will promote early literacy skills. It also provides a positive first experience with the library.
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?: 
Mother Goose on the Loose is a research based program. It is a very well developed curriculum with great child development tips and it's lots of FUN!
How will success be measured/determined?: 
feedback from participants- both spoken and observed
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Books, book display

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Supply/Shopping List: 
We already have all of the props and supplies we need.
Final Comments: 
Kids learn so much from this program. It is really cool to see the kids anticipate what is coming next or to hear them repeat a rhyme you have taught them.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
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.
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