Puppet Storytime

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:

Del City Library

Date:

Monday, September 12, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	00	15 minutes	6	30	15 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

A combination of storytime and puppet show, this monthly event features songs and stories led by library staff and their puppet pals! Puppet storytime is intended for preschoolers and early elementary age children.

Primary Age Group:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Additional Age Groups:

Toddlers (ages 1-3) / Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

Additional Event Types:

Child Development / Culture & Entertainment

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! [Setup: puppet stage, Tables: 0, Chairs: 2 rows of 6, Notes: ] [Staff: jjordan, jfulwood] Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Second Monday of each month, possible hiatuses for holiday conflicts

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 combination of early literacy and dramatic play meets the current desire to increase Playful Learning experiences for our members.

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?:

Other libraries have done similar programs with great success, and similar programs are hard to find in this area.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance. Feedback. Attendee evaluations.

Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?:

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

Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)

Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites

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?:

Book display, picture books

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Puppets PVC pipe Fabric

Final Comments:

We will need to purchase puppets and materials to build a puppet stage.

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.