Play 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

Program Identification

Location:

Del City Library

Date:

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
10	00	30 minutes	11	00	30 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Play & Storytime - Sharing in playtimes is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promoter learning and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following direction, socializing with others, using language, using small and large muscles, and remaining in control during play.

Primary Age Group:

Toddlers (ages 1-3)

Additional Age Groups:

Babies (0-12 months) / PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Primary Event Type:

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: , Chairs: , Notes: no tables and chairs, foam mats put together in 3 to 4 large rectangles with toys on top, toys put out around the room Staff: Anne Hall Presenter: Anne Hall , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Every Wednesday at 10am

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 promotes childhood development and literacy and life-long learning.

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?:

It meets our customer's expressed needs and interests.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance and customer feedback

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)

Other

If you selected, "Other" please explain:

Poster and flyers within the library

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

combination

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

Some consumable supplies are used and when they need to be replaced an RFP is placed. This program is central to our mission.

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.