Nature Tales

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Pending

Program Identification

Location:

Engagement & Program Services - Multiple Locations

Locations & Times:

Locations	Date	Time
Northwest	2/2/2017	10am
Village	2/4/2017	2pm

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Venture out into the wild side of reading! The library welcomes storytime leaders from Martin Park Nature Center to help us explore nature through books! The library is a great place to encourage reading readiness and early literacy, so burrow through our shelves and checkout our collection of nature books and DVDs. For ages 3-7. This is a recurring event taking place on <insert day of the week> through the months of February, March, and April.

Primary Age Group:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Additional Age Groups:

Children (ages 12 and under)

Primary Event Type:

Child Development

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: [Setup: 15 adult Chairs in square with a few purple chairs in middle] Staff: mary.robinson Presenter: Martin Park Nature Center , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

This event is taking place on Thursdays in February-April at Northwest, 1st and 3rd Saturdays at Village Feb-Apr, and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at Belle Isle Feb-Apr

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

1 week before each program

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

day of event

End Registration Time:

9:30 am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
25	0

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

volunteer

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?:

It offers us an opportunity to partner with a community organization, welcomes new members into our libraries, and offers a chance to educate new members on our services.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Satisfy Curiosity: Visitors explore their interests using the variety of information at the library.

Why will this program be successful?:

Storytimes are very necessary programs for our Early Childhood guests and families.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Market Penetration and Member Retention

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)

Visit a community organization to promote

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

Book display

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

Free program offered by Martin Park Nature Center

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

Yes

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.