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Snowy Science

Submitted by karyn.lewis on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 15:28
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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: 
This may be the only snow we see this winter! It sounds like a great program!
Program Identification
Location: 
Edmond Library
Date: 
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
43030 minutes51530 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Winter is here! Have you ever wondered about the science of winter? How do snowflakes form? What makes ice melt quickly or slowly? How do penguins stay dry and warm when they live where it's always cold? Find out the answers to these and other wintery questions in our hands-on winter science lab!
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games / Child Development

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?: 
Playful Learning, and also is made up of STEAM projects, in which our younger members learn through play and exploration of winter science and art concepts.
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?: 
STEM, STEAM and science programs for children are strongly attended in this community and in high demand due to the number of highly educated parents of young children in this area.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance, participant feedback
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
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

book display, bibliography including pertinent databases

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Final Comments: 
n/a
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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