Julie Iden, Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett CountyProgram ProposalProgram: Library Parent Caf CampoutEvent Type: Family ProgramDate: June 10, 2015Time: 10:30 to 11:30Library: Ruth Enlow Library OaklandAges: Children ages birth to five and their familiesAttendance: Plan for 30 familiesProgram Description:To kick off a summer of learning and fun, the Ruth Enlow library in Oakland and the Garrett County Judy Center are holding a Library Parent Caf. This Campout themed program is for children ages birth to five and their families. Parents please join us for a conversation about play! and tell us how your library can better serve you and your children. Enjoy a hearty snack, share ideas, and learn the importance of play. The program will include activities for the children, door prizes, and giveaways.Need for the Program:As a part of the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Grant, we are required to hold a library caf where parents can advise the staff on the kinds of services and resources they would like to have at their libraries. During this program, library and Judy Center staff will also give parents information to help them in their role as first teacher. It will also provide an opportunity for staff to model talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing with their children.Potential Community Partners:Garrett County Judy CenterLibrarys Mission:This program fits in to our libraries mission because we will gather information that will help us better understand the informational, recreational, educational, and cultural needs of our community.Steps Necessary for Setting up Event:-Reserve the meeting room.-Contact the Judy Center to coordinate the event.-Prepare flyers to display at the library and to distribute at childrens hour, lap sit, and the Judy Center.-Send press release to the paper.-Prepare to have the early learning podcasts, produced by the Library Video Network, Baltimore County Public library, playing as the families arrive.-Prepare activities for the children based on the themes of talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing.-Purchase bags and items for giveaway and door prizes.-Gather other items for the giveaway bags like the Healthy Beginning handbook and brochures from other agencies that serve children birth to five in Garrett County.-Purchase and prepare a healthy, hearty snackFunding:WMRL Childrens Programming GrantEarly Learning Challenge GrantProgram Evaluation:This program will be evaluated based on whether or not we gather information from the parents that is useful in planning our services for our patrons.Thursday, May 21, 2015Ruth Enlow LibraryOakland, MarylandNews ReleaseFor Immediate Release Contact:Julie Iden301-334-3996 x104Library Parent Caf Campout to be held at the Ruth Enlow LibraryTo kick off a summer of learning and fun, the Ruth Enlow library and the Garrett County Judy Center are holding a Library Parent Caf on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 10:30- 11:30 a.m. at the Oakland Library. This Campout themed program is for children ages birth to five and their families. Parents please join us for a conversation about play! and tell us how your library can better serve you and your children. Enjoy a hearty snack, share ideas, and learn the importance of play. The program will include activities for the children, door prizes, and giveaways. This event is free and open to the public. Those planning to attend are asked to contact Julie at 301-334-3996, x104 or julie@relib.net, so that the library will know how many people to expect. For more information contact Julie.A listing of events and services at the Ruth Enlow Library is available on the website at www.relib.net. Follow the library on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RuthEnlowLibrary.EndWe are actually planning to implement this program and will promote it on Facebook.