Crafternoon

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:

I approve. Hopefully Crafternoon will continue to pick up steam.

Program Identification

Location:

Almonte Library

Date:

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
3	00	1 hour	4	00	1 hour

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Come join us for a fun afternoon of creativity! Skilled Librarians will be on hand to guide you through a story time followed by some delightful craft activities, . On your way out, pick up a few of our favorite picture books or crafting books to enjoy at home.

Primary Age Group:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Additional Age Groups:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

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:

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?:

Commitment to Learning as Enjoyment: We believe that learning can be deepest and most effective when it is enjoyed, and we are dedicated to providing enjoyable opportunities while delivering on the Mission.

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?:

Crafternoon typically has a good attendance rate, and group members are fully engaged. It has the added the benefit of providing constructive opportunities for children already in the building.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Feedback, spoken and observed Attendance

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)

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

I include many related titles to display during the event in hopes that they will get checked out.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

snacks and supplies

Final Comments:

Even though the books read during Crafternoon tend to be geared toward pre-K aged children, the older children in attendance seem to genuinely enjoy them. I think for some, it may help fill the void of an early experience they may have missed out on.

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.