Holiday Play and 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:

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
9	30	1.5 hours	10	15	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:

Sharing in playtimes is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning and discover that the library is a destination for fun! We will conclude our play time with a brief holiday story time with music, rhymes, movement, flannel board activities and a holiday story. Choose the 9:30 or 10:30 session.

Primary Age Group:

Toddlers (ages 1-3)

Additional Age Groups:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Primary Event Type:

Child Development

Additional Event Types:

Books & Literature

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

2 tables, one by the north doors and one table for crafts. Thirteen chairs, seven on the west wall on the south end and five on the east wall on the south end. One small chair on the south end.

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

11/01/2016

Registration Starting Time:

9:00 am

End Registration:

12/08/2016

End Registration Time:

9:30 am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
16	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?:

Holiday Play and Story Time provide desired and needed activities for young children to stimulate the development of language and introduce early literacy activities such as nursery rhymes and simple books. Children also have the opportunity to socialize with other children and develop social abilities. The Holiday Play and Story Time also provides a social meeting event for parents and adult caregivers.

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?:

The regular offering of Play and Story Times has produced a loyal following of these opportunities. Children demonstrate that they enjoy the opportunity by their participation.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance of 8 to 16 at each session of Play and Story Time. Participation by the children. Caregivers will take home resources of the library to use at home.

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?:

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?:

Book display, audiovisual resources such as Playaway View and Launch Pads, music cds.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Simple craft supplies or will use materials on hand.

Final Comments:

This program will have two sessions. The first beginning at 9:30 am and the second at 10:30 am. Families will chose the 9:30 or 10:30 session.

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

Yes

Program Evaluation

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Move Forward?:

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