Holiday Craft Time

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Is staff available for coverage?:

Yes

Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?:

Yes

Manager Comments:

I've seen similar programs at other libraries that had historically high numbers under different names (Christmas on a Shoestring, Holiday Handicrafts, etc.), so I hope this one works out for us, too!

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	00	45 minutes	7	00	00 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Join us for a jolly time creating simple holiday ornaments to display at home. Fun story and snacks will be included! While at the library, pick up a favorite holiday movie or craft book.

Primary Age Group:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

Books & Literature / Child Development

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables: three on floor , Chairs:n/a, Notes: Staff: Amy Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

12/01/2015

Registration Starting Time:

8:00 am

End Registration:

12/15/2015

End Registration Time:

4:00pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
20

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?:

This will be a pleasant get together of our library community to enjoy some creative holiday fun.

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?:

I am planning this as an evening program in hopes that we will get better attendance than what our morning programs do.

How will success be measured/determined?:

feedback, spoken and observed 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?:

Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

holiday craft books, holiday movies

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.

Final Comments:

Hoping to get good attendance!

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

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.