Little Jack-o-Lanterns' Story 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:

Bethany Library

Date:

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
10	00	1.5 hours	10	45	1.5 hours

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

A Halloween story time for your little ones at your neighborhood library! They will learn that the library is a place that welcomes them and is a place they will want to visit again and again. Enjoy some not too scary stories, music, rhymes, a craft and a tasty Halloween treat. Costume optional. Preregistration required.

Primary Age Group:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

Ten chairs in a semicircle on the south end facing south, plus 6 extra chairs. One small chair for storyteller. One table on the north end against the east wall for refreshments. Six tables on the north end for crafts.

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

9/1/2016

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

10/27/2016

End Registration Time:

10:00am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
30	8

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?:

Children and families will experience the library as a place for education and entertainment and a storehouse for stories.

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

Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.

Why will this program be successful?:

Halloween themed programs over time have been well attended, usually bringing in families who are new to the library.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance of 12 to 25 children with an adult. Families will utilize other services of the library on their visit for story time.

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 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?:

Books, music, DVDs and other resources of the library. Future programs of the library will be promoted.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Paper and other craft supplies purchased or used from existing supplies. Refreshments will also be offered for this program.

Final Comments:

From year to year, the Halloween themed story time usually has an above average attendance for preschool program story and craft times.

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.