Playtime

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Bethany Library

Date:

Thursday, August 31, 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?:

Yes

Program Description:

Playtime [1]

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! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, using small and large muscles, and remaining in control during play.

Event Types:

Child Development

Age Groups:

Toddlers (ages 1-3)

Babies (0-12 months)

Read more about Playtime [1]

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

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

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Two sessions will be held on 08/31/2017 at 9:30-10:15 and 10:30-11:15am

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

07/01/2017

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

9:00am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
14	7

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 to use the library to promote brain development and early childhood pre-reading skills. The program assures families that the library welcomes them and includes them in library activities.

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?:

Playtimes are one the most successful library programs in attendance and we have many families that attend regularly.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance by 8 to 14 children per session. Families will use other library resources while at the library and take library resources with them 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

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?:

Library books, audios, tablets and Playaway Views, as well as downloadable electronic resources. Additional programs for this age group.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Will use supplies on hand or order through RFP or shop locally.

Final Comments:

Playtimes and 1-2-3 Play with Me! are our most successful early childhood programs.

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.