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Storytime

Submitted by mary.robinson on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 15:46
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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: 
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
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: 
If you are looking for Holiday cheer in the season that draws near, we've got something special here. It's a festive storytime for this time of year! Skilled librarians will 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 stories, rhymes and music.
Primary Age Group: 
PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)
Additional Age Groups: 
Babies (0-12 months) / 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: 
professional librarian
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?: 
Customers are welcomed into a safe environment where children are given the opportunity to play and learn together. Library staff leads storytime to increase interest in books and reading readiness for young learners.
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?: 
Previously successful program for preschoolers and young families.
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book display

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Final Comments: 
N/A
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?: 
n/a
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

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?: 
5
Was the subject matter well received?: 
5
Presenter Effectiveness : 
5
Subject Matter of Interest: 
5
Program/Presentation Flow: 
5
Connection to Library Goals: 
5

Post Event Activities

Were materials checked out on the program topic?: 
Yes
Did customers ask questions to staff members on the program topic?: 
No
Did customers stay after the event/program to discuss?: 
No
Were the direct and indirect costs warranted based on the success of this event/program?: 
No cost
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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