Open Play

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:

The first AL program of 2016!

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Saturday, January 2, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
12	00	30 minutes	2	00	30 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

Yes

Program Description:

Playtime [1]

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! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, using small and large muscles, and remaining in control during play.

Event Types:

Child Development

Age Groups:

Toddlers (ages 1-3)

Babies (0-12 months)

Read more about Playtime [1]

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

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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?:

This program offers a low risk and enjoyable opportunity for our young customers and their caregivers to gain a familiarity with our library.

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?:

This program will be successful because it is offered on a weekend afternoon, and we are well equipped to provide an engaging and positive experience.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Feedback, both 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?:

Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)

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

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

I will include a display of age appropriate picture books, as well as parent resources regarding developmental play.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

I look forward to hopefully using this opportunity to get to know some families in our community a little better.

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.