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Mother Goose on the Loose

Submitted by amy.upchurch on Mon, 12/14/2015 - 10:44
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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: 
Try it and see if it is better attended. If not, then we can replace it with another program, or perhaps tweak this one a bit.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
30000 minutes33000 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?: 
MGOL is a great early childhood program for helping parents understand the importance of singing, playing, talking, reading to toddlers and babies. This is a highly valuable goal.
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 have had limited success with this program in the past. I am going our on a limb to try it again- this session will be the third session, with the first being held in January. While it has not gotten heavy attendance in the past- it is such a vital concept. I hope by changing it to a time when more working parents are available, we wil be able to get some loyal attenders.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance, feedback- 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?: 
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?: 

books and movies related to child development-

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Final Comments: 
fingers crossed this new time "takes". I plan to promote it to neighboring daycares/ WIC offices.
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.

Comments

1
Tue, 12/15/2015 - 09:35
tkingery
needing to switch date

This date will need to be changed as the library is closed for Easter this Sunday.

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