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Summer Playtime

Submitted by dfields on Wed, 03/08/2017 - 17:56
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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: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
9301.5 hours10151.5 hours
Program Details

Blurb

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

Playtime

Sharing in playtimes is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, using small and large muscles, and remaining in control during play.
Event Types: 
Child Development
Age Groups: 
Toddlers (ages 1-3)
Babies (0-12 months)

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
No presenter
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?: 
Playtime is an opportunity for families with young children to develop social skills and encourage mental development and language development. It is a program designed for this age group that lets families know that the library welcomes young children. Families discover many additional library resources to promote their children's mental growth when they come for Playtime.
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?: 
Playtimes have proven to fill quickly and in recent years have been one of the biggest draws to the library for families with young children.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance of an average of eight to sixteen children and their parents or caregivers at each of the playtime sessions. Families coming to playtime will use additional library resources while at the library and check them out to take home.
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
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
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?: 

Board books, children's tablets and Playaway Views. Children's music CDs and downloadable library resources.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Simple crafts: mainly paper and stickers, possibly Crayola Model Magic, bubbles. When use supplies on hand as well.
Final Comments: 
This is a part of a series, one in June and one in July, each with double back-to back sessions.
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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