Toddlerobics

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:

The room is available and we have the coverage. We'll need to watch the attendance numbers for this event, though. That may be a reason why other locations don't hold Toddlerobics anymore.

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Program Time:

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

Toddlers are invited to get a great start to life long learning through this fun filled time of aerobics designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and help prepare children for reading readiness.

Primary Age Group:

Toddlers (ages 1-3)

Additional Age Groups:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Primary Event Type:

Child Development

Additional Event Types:

Health & Wellness

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:

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:

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 fits into "commitment to learning as enjoyment" by providing a playful early experience at the library that will help practice the motor and language development that will be helpful in learning to read.

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?:

Toddlerobics is a low cost/ low risk program with the potential for a lot of fun and engagement. We are trying a different time and day to see if it works better for our community.

How will success be measured/determined?:

attendance feedback, 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?:

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 display other movement related videos, as well as books with a human body theme.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

I hope we are able to boost attendance with this new time. I would love to get a steady group of participants for this program.

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.