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Holiday Craft Time

Submitted by amy.upchurch on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 15:28
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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've seen similar programs at other libraries that had historically high numbers under different names (Christmas on a Shoestring, Holiday Handicrafts, etc.), so I hope this one works out for us, too!
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
60045 minutes70000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Join us for a jolly time creating simple holiday ornaments to display at home. Fun story and snacks will be included! While at the library, pick up a favorite holiday movie or craft book.
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?: 
This will be a pleasant get together of our library community to enjoy some creative holiday fun.
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 planning this as an evening program in hopes that we will get better attendance than what our morning programs do.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
feedback, spoken and observed attendance
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

holiday craft books, holiday movies

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Final Comments: 
Hoping to get good attendance!
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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