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Preschool Champions

Submitted by mary.robinson on Thu, 03/31/2016 - 12:29
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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: 
Northwest Library
Date: 
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
10001 hour11001 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Subtitle: Rossi, The Approval Poodle | Description: You need more than physical health and strength to be a champion! Rossi, the approval poodle, is here to share a story and show you that strength of character is also needed for the heart of a champion! Join us to introduce little ones to the library and show parents/caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying rhymes, songs, and books.
Primary Age Group: 
PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)
Additional Age Groups: 
Toddlers (ages 1-3)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
Additional Event Types: 
Child Development

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
certified therapy dog
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?: 
Children will see live demonstrations and can then check out books on the various animals.
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?: 
Children love live animal programs, they create memorable learning experiences with emotional connections. It is education as enjoyment.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance
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
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?: 

book display

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Volunteer presenter, however, I would like the presenter to bring 10 books as incentives for drawings at the program. Presenter fee to pay for books.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
Yes

Marketing & Engagement

Was Marketing sufficient?: 
1
Select Engagement Activities Completed: 
Added event in Sign Up
Added event in Sign Up with enough time to be included in info Magazine
Event was included in info Magazine
Submitted for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Upsold the event with customers verbally or with printed Marketing pieces
Other
Please Define Other Engagement Activities Completed: 
Sent out email to customers on program email list to advertise events.

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?: 
1
Was the subject matter well received?: 
1
Presenter Effectiveness : 
1
Subject Matter of Interest: 
1
Program/Presentation Flow: 
1
Connection to Library Goals: 
1

Post Event Activities

Were materials checked out on the program topic?: 
Yes
Did customers ask questions to staff members on the program topic?: 
Yes
Did customers stay after the event/program to discuss?: 
Yes
Were the direct and indirect costs warranted based on the success of this event/program?: 
150- We bought giveaway books. The presenter is a volunteer otherwise.
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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