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Teddy Bears' Picnic

Submitted by cjones on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 20:40
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: 
Southern Oaks Library
Date: 
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
6002 hours6451 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to bring their favorite stuffed bear or stuffed animal to the library. Join us for some songs, stories, and fun. Following stories, we will have snacks at our indoor picnic with our special stuffed friends. All children should be accompanied by an adult.
Primary Age Group: 
Toddlers (ages 1-3)
Additional Age Groups: 
PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)
Primary Event Type: 
Child Development
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games / Books & Literature

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 is a fun storytime based around a bear theme. Early literacy skills are so important and fit in with our goals of the 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?: 
It has been several years ago, but I did a similar program and it was very successful. Stories, songs, stuffed animals, and a picnic are all very exciting to toddlers and preschoolers.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Feedback and reactions from parents and children
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
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Other
If you selected, "Other" please explain: 
I have been trying to give working parents an opportunity to bring their young children to fun activities at the library. Most of our early childhood programs are in the morning. I will promote this program at my other evening early childhood programs.
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Books, book display, parenting resources

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Snacks such as honeycombs, goldfish, gummy bears, cupcake holders for the snack, bags, small take-home toy or goody bag
Final Comments: 
This is a really fun way to bring in some new customers and get them excited about storytime and other early childhood programs we offer.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
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.