[I] [Publib] Birthday parties @ the library (for a fee)

[Preslar, Gail]

Last week, Jeanne Zavada, the director of a new (very popular) natural
history museum spoke of the various programs & services they have...
www.grayfossilmuseum.com 

One is children's birthday parties....humm.

My grandson's 2nd birthday party was at a children's museum in
Charletson, SC.

 

Honestly, I have never thought of having one at a library...HOW IN THE
BOX AM I???!!!

If the folks at McDonald's can host a fun birthday party, I have
confidence the library could do so!!!

 

I'd call around to local establishments (McDonald's, skating rinks,
gymnastic schools, -thinking back where my children attended parties) to
get ideas for what they offer & associated charges.

 

M Gail Preslar, mls   mailto:gpreslar at eastman.com
Business Library         mailto:buslib at eastman.com
Building 280
Eastman Chemical Co.
Kingsport, TN 37662-5280 
423-229-6117                      423-224-0111(fax) 

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[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Leah Ducato Rudolph
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 12:14 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [I] [Publib] Birthday parties @ the library (for a fee)

 

Has anyone had any luck with these? I've had requests from patrons to
allow them to have a party @ the library.  I want to approach my board
and staff about the possibility but need some information such as: what
do you charge for use of the room; do you supply the refreshments; do
you need an insurance waiver; does your staff supply the
storytime/craft; do you provide a goody bag; who is responsible for
clean-up; do you have upper and lower age limits for the birthday
girl/boy?

Please respond directly to lrudolph at albright.org.  Thank you.

Leah Ducato Rudolph, MLIS
Director of the Abington Community Library
1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit PA 18411
(570) 587-3440
Committed to lifelong learning! Visit www.lclshome.org/abington

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