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Summer Storytime and Crafts

Submitted by dfields on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 16:12
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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, July 6, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
10001.5 hours10451 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. Connect with others while enjoying 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: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
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?: 
Storytime and Craft programs provide an introduction to the library for young children. In this setting designed especially for them, they will learn that the library is a place that welcomes them and they will want to com back again. Children can learn through these programs many of the early literacy skills that they will use when they learn 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?: 
Storytime and Craft programs have a record of popularity with families of young children.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance of 12 to 25 children at Storytime and Crafts. Families will return for additional early childhood programs. Families who attend will participate in the library Summer Reading Program. Families will use library resources while at the library and check them out to use 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
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
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?: 

Children's books, Playaways, Playaway Views, tablets and downloadable media for children. Use of children's computers while at the library.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Paper, glue, crayons. Will use supplies on hand befor purchasing additional supplies.
Final Comments: 
Storytime theme will reflect the Summer Reading theme.
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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