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Reading Buddies

Submitted by vanessa.davis on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 11:19
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: 
Downtown Library
Date: 
Friday, June 3, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
100015 minutes110000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Develop Olympic-sized reading abilities with a reading buddy. Teen volunteers are paired with kids to help them read at least 20 minutes a day, boost their skills, and get them excited about reading. Bring your own book or pick one out at the library and plan to read with a super teen volunteer.
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
Children (ages 12 and under)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
Additional Event Types: 
Child Development

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
No presenter
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?: 
The goal of the SRP is to help prevent the "summer slide." The library is helping do this in a unique way, with the help of teen volunteers who can mentor and encourage children in their reading.
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 was successful last summer - the teen volunteers, children, and parents enjoyed it, so it will be successful this summer.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Participation from teen volunteers and child readers
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
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book display, teen volunteers

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
By switching up the time from last year, we hope to find a good audience for this program
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.