Tinkering Tots

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Northwest Library

Date:

Tuesday, June 20, 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: Master Builders' Playtime | Description: Hone your child's tinkering skills at the builder's hub of information: the library! Children will have the opportunity to participate in architecture training, sensory play, craft activities, and meet real life community builders like police officers and firemen. 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!

Primary Age Group:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Additional Age Groups:

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

Primary Event Type:

Child Development

Additional Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games

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, Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

No Registration

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?:

This program allows children to connect with community professionals, learn through enjoyment, supports reading readiness, and interactive learning.

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?:

Previously successful program

How will success be measured/determined?:

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?:

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?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, will order through Business Supplies.

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.