Summer Storytime and Crafts

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:

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
10	00	1.5 hours	10	45	45 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

Yes

Program Description:

Storytime [1]

A story time just for you at your neighborhood 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 [music, rhymes, or puppet plays]. Many of our story times include supplemental activities like [crafts, open playtime, play dough, parachute play and more.]

Event Types:

Child Development

Age Groups:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Read more about Storytime [1]

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

Ten chairs in a semicircle facing the front, plus four extra chairs. One small chair at the front for the storyteller. One table by the entry for nametags and information. Five tables at the back for crafts.

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Summer Storytime and Crafts will also meet the first week of July on July 6.

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

45 days

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

10:00am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
25	10

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?:

Storytime and Craft programs provide an introduction to the library for young children. In this setting designed especially for them, they will learn that the library is a place that welcomes them and they will want to come back again. Children can learn through these programs many of the early literacy skills that they will use when they learn 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?:

Storytime and Craft programs have a record of popularity with families of young children.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance of 12 to 25 children at Storytime and Crafts. Families will return for additional early childhood programs. Families who attend will participate in the library Summer Reading Program. Families will use library resources while at the library and check them out 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?:

Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites

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?:

Children's books, Playaways, Playaway Views, tablets and downloadable media for children. Use of children's computers while at the library.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Paper, glue, crayons. Will use supplies on hand before purchasing additional supplies.

Final Comments:

July entry will show an additional session on July 6.

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.