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Bubble Bash

Submitted by katherine.hickey on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 09:17
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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: 
Belle Isle Library
Date: 
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
100000 minutes110000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Bubbles are beacons of happiness in a dreary world. They lift up the weary soul and turn frowns upside down. This bubble bash for children of all ages will be made up of different stations (bubble craft, bubble wrap activity, bubble pit, bubble foam, bubble snakes, bubble shooters) to bask in radiant glow of bubbles.
Primary Age Group: 
Toddlers (ages 1-3)
Additional Age Groups: 
Babies (0-12 months) / PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Child Development

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?: 
Bubble activities will be targeted to meet developmental needs of children: fine and gross motor skills, sensory experiences, creativity, and imaginative play. Furthermore, and perhaps most importantly, this program will encourage caregivers to bond with their children through new and fun activities.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Bubble time is always the children's favorite part of story time.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance and feedback
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?: 
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Books and children's programs

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will order through Business Supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
TBD
Final Comments: 
I anticipate that this program will be lots of fun and well-attended since all children love bubbles. Hopefully, some of the activities will be able to take place outside if the weather permits.
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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