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Fall Story and Craft Time

Submitted by dfields on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 17:46
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
10001.5 hours10451 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
A story time just for you at your neighborhood library! Introduce your little ones to the library and create excitement about reading. Attending story times and using resources of the library helps build a foundation for your child’s future success in school. Connect with others while enjoying books, music, rhymes, a flannel board story and craft. A professional librarian will lead story time and share tips on reading readiness.
Primary Age Group: 
PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

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?: 
Story times provide an introduction to the library for families and young children. They provide a welcoming message that the library includes even the youngest age children in its programs. Story times help build pre-reading skills: print motivation, print awareness, phonological awareness, vocabulary, narrative skills and letter knowledge. These are valuable building blocks toward learning to read.
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?: 
Story times have produced a faithful audience at the library over a long period of time and this continues into today.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance by 10 or more children in addition to their adult caregivers. Families will leave story time with the desire to return for additional program opportunities. Families will use library resources while visiting the library for story time and take them home with them.
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)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book displays, displays of audio and visual resources, promotion of e-resources. Use of library children's computers while at the library.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Will use resources on hand and shop for supplies as needed.
Final Comments: 
Story times with crafts are an additional draw that bring more children to story time.
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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