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:

Great program, AND you used the new SoaP to create it. Just one question: will this program actually take place today? UPDATE: The date has been fixed, and the room is available. I approve.

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Saturday, August 13, 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:

Come join us for a fun afternoon of creativity! Skilled Librarians will be on hand to guide you through some delightful craft activities, followed by a story time. On your way out, pick up a few of our favorite picture books or crafting books to enjoy at home.

Primary Age Group:

Children (ages 12 and under)

Additional Age Groups:

Toddlers (ages 1-3) / PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

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: , Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Amy will set up Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

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 will build on the principle of "Commitment to Learning as Enjoyment" by using the arts to pull people in to learn more about the library's literary collection.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Satisfy Curiosity: Visitors explore their interests using the variety of information at the library.

Why will this program be successful?:

Crafternoon has been a fairly well attended program. Families seem to enjoy the opportunity to be able to all participate, and there is a pull for the children who are here throughout the day to try something new while they are here.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance Feedback, 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

How will you promote this event to the community?:

Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

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 connect multiple titles from our children's collection, as well as some crafting resources.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Final Comments:

I will loosely plan on centering this around the storytime kit I have put together for outreach (foodie folktales)...but that may change depending on what directives we get from OUT concerning themes.

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

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.