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Story and Craft Time

Submitted by dfields on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 10:19
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Pending
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
10001.5 hours9001 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
A story time just for you at your neighborhood library! Introduce your little ones to the library and create excitement about reading. Attending story times and using resources of the library helps build a foundation for your child’s future success in school. Connect with others while enjoying books, music, rhymes, a flannel board story and craft. A professional librarian will lead story time and share tips on reading readiness.
Primary Age Group: 
PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)
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?: 
Story and craft times have a successful record of attendance by families at Bethany Library. Story Times promote early literacy skills including narrative skills, letter knowledge, print awareness, phonological awareness, print motivation and vocabulary. These build a foundation that prepare children for learning to read.
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?: 
Families enjoy and value story and craft times. They value the resources available to them when they come to the library.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance of 10 to 18 children and their caregivers at story and craft time. Families will demonstrate an interest in coming to additional programs. Families will utilize resources of the library during their visit for story time and utilize library resources at 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?: 

Picture books, audio books, reader advisory and other learning resources of the library such as tablet, DVDs and downloadable e-resources.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Will use supplies on hand as available, when possible. Paper, glue, crayons, etc.
Final Comments: 
Each story and craft time includes early literacy skills objectives.
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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