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Playtime

Submitted by dfields on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 17:00
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Thursday, August 31, 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?: 
Yes
Program Description: 

Playtime

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! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, using small and large muscles, and remaining in control during play.
Event Types: 
Child Development
Age Groups: 
Toddlers (ages 1-3)
Babies (0-12 months)

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?: 
Playtime is an opportunity for families to use the library to promote brain development and early childhood pre-reading skills. The program assures families that the library welcomes them and includes them in library activities.
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?: 
Playtimes are one the most successful library programs in attendance and we have many families that attend regularly.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance by 8 to 14 children per session. Families will use other library resources while at the library and take library resources with them 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
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?: 

Library books, audios, tablets and Playaway Views, as well as downloadable electronic resources. Additional programs for this age group.

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 or order through RFP or shop locally.
Final Comments: 
Playtimes and 1-2-3 Play with Me! are our most successful early childhood 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.
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