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Mother Goose on the Loose

Submitted by amy.upchurch on Tue, 11/10/2015 - 14:26
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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'm sure that this will be fun for the attendees. It's been a while for us, to boot, so hopefully we'll see a good mix of new and returning faces.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
30030 minutes40000 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?: 
Mother Goose on the Loose is a valuable program that introduces literacy skills to our very youngest kiddos and their caregivers.
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?: 
I am hoping it will be successful. MGOL on the Loose has been tabled for a few months now, and I am hoping that trying a new day and time will boost attendance. It really is a good program that is used in libraries nation wide.
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?: 

I will include books for parenting toddlers, as well as CDS, DVDs and books that include nursery rhymes.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Supply/Shopping List: 
snacks
Final Comments: 
hoping this works!
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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