Play and Story Time

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Pending

Program Identification

Location:

Bethany Library

Date:

Thursday, October 12, 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 brief story. Choose the 9:30 or 10:30 session. A professional librarian will lead story time and share tips on reading readiness.

Primary Age Group:

Toddlers (ages 1-3)

Additional Age Groups:

Babies (0-12 months)

Primary Event Type:

Child Development

Additional Event Types:

Books & Literature

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

Two tables by the door (one table for crafts, one for book display, handouts and name tags). Twelve adult chairs, six each side wall. One small chair at the north end.

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

09/01/2017

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

10/12/2017

End Registration Time:

9:30am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
15	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?:

Play and Story Times demonstrate to families that there is a place for everyone at the library. Play times introduce the youngest ages to the library and introduces them to books. Play time is an excellent opportunity for developing language skills and social skills and engage in group play.

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?:

Play times have been some of best attended activities at the Library for young children. Families value play time as pleasant introduction to the library for their children.

How will success be measured/determined?:

The two sessions will average 8 to 12 children in attendance. Families will want to come back to the library for more programs provided for their children. Families will use resources of the library with their children and take them 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)

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

Picture books, audio books, children's tablets, PlayAway Views and other library resources.

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 first and buy additional supplies if needed.

Final Comments:

Play and Story Time on October 12 will include two sessions to accommodate all who want to attend, sessions at 9:30-10:15am and 10:30-11:15am.

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

Yes

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.