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Mother Goose on the Loose

Submitted by amy.upchurch on Mon, 10/12/2015 - 14:52
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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. Good luck with the new time slot! I saw that this is a stand alone program, but if the new time works out, it could be considered for recurring.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
30015 minutes34515 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?: 
This program provides a fun interactive experience for our little bittiest community members and their families
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 that offering this program on a weekend afternoon will create more fo a draw than it's previous time slot on a weekday morning.
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?: 
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?: 

I will include a display of resource available to families ( WIC, Rainbow Fleet, etc..) as well as library materials appropriate for babies and their caregivers.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
I am hoping this new time will draw a bigger group.
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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