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Play and Story Time

Submitted by dfields on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 14:49
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Pending
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
9301.5 hours10151.5 hours
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Sharing in playtimes is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning and discover that the library is a destination for fun! We will conclude our play time with a brief educational story time with music, rhymes, movement, flannel board activities and a brief story. Choose the 9:30 or 10:30 session. A professional librarian will lead story time and share tips on reading readiness.
Primary Age Group: 
Toddlers (ages 1-3)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
No presenter
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?: 
Play times provide an introduction to the library for our youngest members and their families . They can feel that the library includes even the youngest children in its programs. Play times provide learning experiences with books and other educational materials and the opportunity to learn important social skills.
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?: 
In terms of attendance, play times are currently our most successful early childhood program. Families appreciate access to educational toys and experiences available at the library.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
An average of 8 to 12 children at the six November play and story time sessions. Families who attend will want to come back to the library to attend additional program opportunities. Family will utilize library resources while at the library and check them out to take home with them.
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
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
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?: 

Picture books, children's tablets, Playaway View, audio books and music, children's downloadable resources from the Metro Library System.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Possibly children's stickers. Will mostly use material on hand such as glue sticks, crayons and paper.
Final Comments: 
Used the language from the standard blurb only adding "choose the 9:30 or 10:30 session." This should promote more equal attendance at the back to back sessions. Sessions of less than 8 children or more than 12 may be less successful in attaining the ideal learning environment.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
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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