Crafternoon

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:

This looks like a fun craft to try out. Love the blurb, too!

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
3	00	30 minutes	4	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:

Yee-haw and Cock a doodle doo! We want to create with you. Come join us for some crafting...and a story too. Professional librarians will be on hand to help with crafts and to lead your way towards all kinds of resources for the little farm animal lover in your life.

Primary Age Group:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Additional Age Groups:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

Books & Literature

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup:easel in SW corner , Tables: 3 long, Chairs: 10, Notes: Staff: Amy Presenter: Amy , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

2 weeks prior

Registration Starting Time:

9 am

End Registration:

day of

End Registration Time:

9am

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 program will bring in community members who may be more drawn to arts than to reading, and expose them to some great children's literature in the process. It will serve to build a good rapport with and between Almonte community members.

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?:

Calling story time "craft time" tends to draw a larger audience at this location.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance feedback, both spoken and observed

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

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

I will include thematically related children's books, DVDs and playaways. In addition, I will display resources for parents concerning family agriculture activities.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

craft supplies- 20 snacks- 20

Final Comments:

I look forward to my first experience borrowing a storytime kit from outreach!

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.