Storytime

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Northwest Library

Date:

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
10	00	1 hour	11	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:

Subtitle: Stories of Space! | Description: Look to the night sky, and what will you see? Bright lights of planets and stars twinkling back at me! Rockets blast off so wild and free, come in for a landing at the Northwest Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents/caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying rhymes, songs and books.

Primary Age Group:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Additional Age Groups:

Babies (0-12 months) / Toddlers (ages 1-3)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

Additional Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games / Child Development

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: Meeting Room AB, Setup TBD Staff: rondia.banks Presenter: rondia.banks , 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?:

This event is combining stories, rhymes, and songs for children with a preschool appropriate maker space craft. This is a very successful program and high demand age group.

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 successful events at the Northwest Library and in high demand.

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)

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

book display

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, will be using supplies on hand.

Supply/Shopping List:

crafts for preschoolers

Final Comments:

Thank you!

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.