Summer Playtime

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Bethany Library

Date:

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
9	30	1.5 hours	10	15	1.5 hours

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

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! We will conclude our play time with a brief educational story time with music, rhymes, movement, flannel board activities and a story. A professional librarian will lead story time and share tips on reading readiness. Choose the 9:30 or 10:30 session.

Primary Age Group:

Toddlers (ages 1-3)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

Books & Literature

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

Two tables, one by the entry and one for crafts. Twelve adult chairs, six on each side from front to back. One small chair at the front for the storyteller.

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Summer series, June 22 and July 20, both with back to back double sessions at 9:30 and 10:30

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

45 dats

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

0 days

End Registration Time:

9:30am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
16	8

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?:

Playtime is an opportunity for families with young children to develop social skills and encourage mental development and language development. It is a program designed for this age group that lets families know that the library welcomes young children. Families discover many additional library resources to promote their children's mental growth when they com for Playtime.

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?:

Playtime have proven to fill quickly and in recent years have boon one of the biggest draws to the library for families with young children.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance of an average of eight to sixteen children and their parents or caregivers at each of the playtime sessions. Families coming to playtime will use additional library resources while at the library and check them out to take 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?:

Board books, children's tablets and Playaway Views. Children's music Cds and downloadable library resources.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Simple crafts: paper and stickers. Will use supplies on hand as well.

Final Comments:

Series in June and July, one each month with two back to back sessions. Theme will fit the summer reading theme.

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.