Builder's Club

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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
Becky's Open Studio Sundays is on the same date, from 2 PM to 4 PM, so this would double-book. Also, do you really mean to have a program go from 2 PM to 9 PM on Sunday? UPDATE: After speaking with Amy, who explained that Builder's Club was meant to run concurrent with Becky's Open Studio Sundays event on 9/11/16. In light of this, I approve this program. Please fix the time.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20000 minutes90000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Come put your ideas into action! Join other kids your age in creating a unique structure from a variety of building materials in our Creation Station! LEGO bricks, Magnatiles, Wooden blocks, and other supplies will be on hand. Let's see your imagination come to life! Be sure to explore our selection of books on engineering and architecture for a little bit of inspiration.
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
professional librarian
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?: 
Commitment to Learning as Enjoyment- This will provide opportunity to use our new Creation Station in a fun group type event.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Visitors explore their interests using the variety of information at the library.
Why will this program be successful?: 
LEGO Club attendance has been hit or miss lately- this will expand the program to encourage use of other materials we currently own, and will coincide with the Open Studio Sundays program scheduled for the program room.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance. Feedback, spoken and observed
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
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Supply/Shopping List: 
building toys on hand
Final Comments: 
I am hopeful that this will be a good way to continue hosting a kid's program even when the programming room is booked, and will be a nice expansion on the LEGO Club.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
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.
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