Preschool Craft time

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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
Manager Comments: 
I added a sentence to the end of the blurb plugging our collection.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
93015 minutes101515 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Come join us for some fantastic fall fun! Skilled librarians will share a favorite story and will guide your little one through a scarecrow themed craft project, followed by a tasty treat! While you're here, check out our collection of craft books.
Primary Age Group: 
PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Books & Literature / Child Development

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?: 
Storytime presents an opportunity for young children to develop a sense of the library as a fun and inviting place.
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?: 
We are experimenting with presenting story time in the package of craft time in hopes it will boost attendance.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Feedback, 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
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?: 

Will display many autumn themed titles of books and movies, as well as resources for parents on child development and crafting with kids.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Will shop for craft/snack supplies locally as date approaches.
Final Comments: 
Hoping to have several little crafters join us
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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