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:

Belle Isle Library

Date:

Monday, August 1, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
10	00	00 minutes	11	00	1 hour

Program Details

Blurb

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

Yes

Program Description:

Playtime [1]

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

Event Types:

Child Development

Age Groups:

Toddlers (ages 1-3)

Babies (0-12 months)

Read more about Playtime [1]

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: Toys scattered around the room in stations, Tables:0 , Chairs:6 , Notes: Staff: khickey Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Every non-holiday Monday and Tuesday through December. May consider not having the program on major holiday weeks such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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?:

Families enjoy connecting with one another in structured playtimes and storytime activities.

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?:

Playtime regulary has attendance around 40 people.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance, verbal 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?:

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)

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

Children's books and materials.

Are volunteers needed?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, will be using supplies on hand.

Supply/Shopping List:

Will need to periodically replace toys as they wear out.

Final Comments:

Budget is annual

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.