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Family Storytime

Submitted by kristin.jones on Sun, 11/15/2015 - 17:35
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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: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
63015 minutes71515 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and get ready for some fun stories, songs, and art during Family Story time every Wednesday. Ages 3-5, but siblings are always welcome
Primary Age Group: 
PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)
Additional Age Groups: 
Toddlers (ages 1-3)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games / Child Development

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
skilled library staff
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?: 
This program is a fun and educational event that promotes literacy and creativity among children and their parents. The atmosphere of the program is welcoming and upbeat. By presenting the stories read in fun and engaging ways, the presenter can demonstrate different ways for parents to read stories to their children. By engaging the children in the stories, the presenter fosters a love of literature and learning in the children. Various pre-school skills are incorporated and developed through the interaction, activities, and art included in the program. Creativity is fostered through various artistic activities at the conclusion of each 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?: 
This program will be successful because it is a fun and engaging program for children while also being educational in nature.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured by number of attendees, and number of returning attendees.
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 event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
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?: 

Book displays, handouts

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Craft foam Toddler/pre-school scissors other art supplies as needed
Final Comments: 
Most of my supplies are pulled from the supplies that we already have available. Occasionally I need to buy other supplies for art and craft projects. I am estimating $30 for the year for this program, although I may not even need that much. Rm C
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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