Play and Story Time

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Pending

Program Identification

Location:

Bethany Library

Date:

Thursday, November 9, 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)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

Additional Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games

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:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Play and Story Times in November 2017 can be thought of as a series. Two sessions will be available at 9:30am and 10:30am on Thursdays, November 9, 16 and 30.

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

10/01/2017

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

0 days before the event

End Registration Time:

9:30am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
15	5

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 times provide an introduction to the library for our youngest members and their families . They can feel that the library includes even the youngest children in its programs. Play times provide learning experiences with books and other educational materials and the opportunity to learn important social skills.

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?:

In terms of attendance, play times are currently our most successful early childhood program. Families appreciate access to educational toys and experiences available at the library.

How will success be measured/determined?:

An average of 8 to 12 children at the six November play and story time sessions. Families who attend will want to come back to the library to attend additional program opportunities. Family will utilize library resources while at the library and check them out to take 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?:

Picture books, children's tablets, Playaway View, audio books and music, children's downloadable resources from the Metro Library System.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Possibly children's stickers. Will mostly use material on hand such as glue sticks, crayons and paper.

Final Comments:

Used the language from the standard blurb only adding "choose the 9:30 or 10:30 session." This should promote more equal attendance at the back to back sessions. Sessions of less than 8 children or more than 12 may be less successful in attaining the ideal learning environment.

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.