Storytime

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 Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
10	00	00 minutes	11	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:

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

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: Meeting Room AB, Audience style for 60 in side A, 2 rows of 4 tables setup parallel to east wall in side B for crafts, 1 tall presenter table and 1 regular table at the front for presenter, 1 table at the entrance for books and materials. Staff: rbanks, mary.robinson Presenter: professional librarian Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

No Registration

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?:

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?:

Was the subject matter well received?:

Presenter Effectiveness :

Subject Matter of Interest:

Program/Presentation Flow:

Connection to Library Goals:

Post Event Activities

Were materials checked out on the program topic?:

Yes

Did customers ask questions to staff members on the program topic?:

Did customers stay after the event/program to discuss?:

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.