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Parachute Play

Submitted by croberts on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 10:11
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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: 
Midwest City Library
Date: 
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
100030 minutes110030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Parachute Play and Storytime 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! Parachute games will help children learn to cooperate and follow directions. We will conclude our playtime with a story. Similar events are held at multiple libraries.
Primary Age Group: 
PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)
Additional Age Groups: 
Toddlers (ages 1-3)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Books & Literature / Child Development

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
community resource professional (outreach)
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 will provide opportunities for families anc children to have an enjoyable fun experience at the library and to build a connection for future library users.
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?: 
Other preschool programs have been well attended at MWC Library. Parachute Play is a popular program at other Metro Libraries.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured by participation of at least 6 families with preschool age children.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
No
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
No

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book and music display.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
We would like to start the program in April and advertise with in-house flyers. Marketing has a template that we can use. I will request a Marketing poster for June and July to tie the program in with 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.

Comments

1
Mon, 03/07/2016 - 09:51
croberts
error

recurring info --is incorrect. It should be every 2nd Wednesday.

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