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Crafternoon

Submitted by amy.upchurch on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 15:16
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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 approve. This looks like a fun program for the kids, plus it ties into our SRP theme.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
30045 minutes40045 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Ready, Set, Read! The race is on. Come join us as well revisit the story of our old friends, The Tortoise and the Hare. Children ages 3-12 are welcome to speed on in, enjoy an exciting story time, then visit stations around the room to complete related craft and activities. Be sure to pick out a few fitness related finds to check out as you head for the finish line!
Primary Age Group: 
PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)
Additional Age Groups: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12) / Children (ages 12 and under)
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?: 
This story time will use the arts as a hook to draw families in with the goal of building cultural literacy by the sharing of the Fable "The Tortoise and the Hare."
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
We have developed a fairly steady following for our Crafternoons. I think the craft tie-in really helps get people in to storytime.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance 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?: 
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
craft materials as well as snack items
Final Comments: 
I think this will be a fun program.
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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