Rossi the Approval Poodle 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

Manager Comments:

For Program Catalog

Program Identification

Location:

Engagement & Program Services - Multiple Locations

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Ms. Judy Savand and her dog, Rossi the Approval Poodle offer up a fun 20-30 minute storytime, featuring their book about Rossi. Children will learn about helping others, therapy dogs and the code that Rossi lives by (Show Respect, Obey, Be Safe, be Social, and be Important). Ms. Judy encourages the children to live the same rules. At the end of the storytime, children will have a chance to meet Rossi.

Primary Age Group:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Additional Age Groups:

Babies (0-12 months) / Toddlers (ages 1-3)

Primary Event Type:

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:

Type of Event:

Single Event

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:

community resource professional (outreach)

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 program allows children to interact with a friendly pet name Rossi while listening to wonderful story at the same time.

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?:

Reading with dogs have been a wonderful experience for everyone in the past and we plan to continue this opportunity with our children in our community.

How will success be measured/determined?:

We will measure the outcome by feedback from attendees and library staff.

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?:

Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites

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

Will be promoted by flyer, poster, and an Info Magazine entry.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

None

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

Move Forward?:

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Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.