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Rossi the Approval Poodle

Submitted by katherine.hickey on Thu, 08/11/2016 - 11:37
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: 
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
93015 minutes100015 minutes
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. This will replace the usual story time that occurs on Tuesdays.
Primary Age Group: 
Toddlers (ages 1-3)
Additional Age Groups: 
PreSchoolers (ages 3-5) / Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
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: 
certified therapy dog
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?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Story time is already a successful program and kids love dogs.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance and verbal feedback
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book display, will announce at other programs.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Judy has already agreed to come on January 10th. The program is free.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
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.