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Play and Story Time

Submitted by dfields on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 20:53
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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
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Thursday, May 11, 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

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 and story times provide children with the opportunity to develop mental skills, language skills, physical skills and social skills. The library is a center to promote all these development benefits represented in the goals of the play program.
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?: 
Play times use research based practices that promote child development. Families appreciate the opportunity to bring their child for play and the library.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance by 8 to 12 children and their caregivers at each session. Families will use additional resources of the library with their children on their visit and take these resources home.
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?: 

Books, DVDs, music CDs and promote downloadable media available through the library.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Use supplies on hand or shop for needed supplies. A simple craft will be provided.
Final Comments: 
This play and story time will be utilized to also promote use of the library through the summer months, Summer Reading and summer programs.
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.

Comments

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Mon, 02/13/2017 - 20:57
dfields
Play and Story Time Double Sessions

The Play and Story Time on Thursday, May 11 will include a double sessions starting at 9:30am and 10:30 am to make available sufficient space for the anticipated audience of 16 to 24 children and their caregivers.

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