Colorful 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:

Did you mean January 8, 2017? If so, then I approve. If not, we'll need to see if purchasing a time machine fits within the constraints of our supply budget. :)

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
3	00	1 hour	4	30	45 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Nothing brings joy after stormy weather quite like experiencing a rainbow. Join us for a colorful afternoon as we explore the rainbow through stories, science and art! Professional librarians will be on hand to satisfy your curiosity and expand your horizons. Be sure to pick of a few books on your way out.

Primary Age Group:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Additional Age Groups:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12) / Children (ages 12 and under)

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: Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach: Amy will set up

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Theme and blurb will change monthly, but can we reserve every Saturday on week 3 of the librarian schedule through Dec 3 to hold this program at 3pm?

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

two weeks prior

Registration Starting Time:

8am

End Registration:

day of

End Registration Time:

3pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
30

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?:

commitment to learning as enjoyment

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?:

Crafternoon has a steady set of regular attendees.

How will success be measured/determined?:

attendance feedback, both 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

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?:

I will include items for check out that are related to weather as well as crafting and science

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

craft supplies snacks

Final Comments:

I look forward to continuing Crafternoon on a regular basis.

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.