Fall Story and Craft Time

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Bethany Library

Date:

Thursday, September 7, 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	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:

A story time just for you at your neighborhood library! Introduce your little ones to the library and create excitement about reading. Attending story times and using resources of the library helps build a foundation for your child’s future success in school. Connect with others while enjoying books, music, rhymes, a flannel board story and craft. A professional librarian will lead story time and share tips on reading readiness.

Primary Age Group:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

Additional Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

Ten chairs in a semicircle at the front end facing the front, plus 4 extra chairs. One small chair at front end facing the back. Flannel board easel at the front facing the back. One table by the door for handouts. Five tables at the back for crafts.

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

08/01/2017

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

09/07/2017

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?:

Story times provide an introduction to the library for families and young children. They provide a welcoming message that the library includes even the youngest age children in its programs. Story times help build pre-reading skills: print motivation, print awareness, phonological awareness, vocabulary, narrative skills and letter knowledge. These are valuable building blocks toward learning 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?:

Story times have produced a faithful audience at the library over a long period of time and this continues into today.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance by 10 or more children in addition to their adult caregivers. Families will leave story time with the desire to return for additional program opportunities. Families will use library resources while visiting the library for story time and take them home with them.

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?:

Book displays, displays of audio and visual resources, promotion of e-resources. Use of library 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:

Will use resources on hand and shop for supplies as needed.

Final Comments:

Story times with crafts are an additional draw that bring more children to story time.

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Program Evaluation

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