Toddler 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
9	30	30 minutes	10	00	1 hour

Program Details

Blurb

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

Yes

Program Description:

Toddlertime [1]

A story time just for you at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents/caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying [music, rhymes, or puppet plays]. Many of our story times include supplemental activities like [crafts, open playtime, play dough, parachute play and more.]

Event Types:

Child Development

Age Groups:

Toddlers (ages 1-3)

Read more about Toddlertime [1]

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: 6 chairs set up in a semi-circle, Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: khickey Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Every Tuesday except for holidays that land on a Tuesdays. May reconsider hosting the event on holiday weeks.

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?:

It promotes literacy, encourages interaction between parents and their children, connects members to library materials, and promotes developmentally-appropriate learning.

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?:

Toddlertime is a popular program that has documented success at the library.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Verbal feedback and attendance.

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)

Visit a community organization to promote

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

Children's materials.

Are volunteers needed?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, will be using supplies on hand.

Supply/Shopping List:

Children's materials in the branch library, including felt board and felt puppets, toys.

Final Comments:

Budget is annual and may be used to replace toys.

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.