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The Ultimate Paper Airplane Competition

Submitted by aileen.barton on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 15:43
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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: 
Approved.
Program Identification
Location: 
Choctaw Library
Date: 
Monday, April 10, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
40030 minutes50030 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 and take flight at the Choctaw Library! Whether you've been an expert paper airplane maker or you're wanting to learn, everyone is welcome to compete in this competition. While you're building your paper airplanes to compete in various challenges, we'll also discuss designs of real airplanes. After your flight competition, you can check out our collection about airplanes and flight.
Primary Age Group: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Science & Technology

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?: 
One of the themes for April is "FLIGHT." Having a paper airplane contest is a great opportunity to talk about the design of airplanes. It also fits into Metropolitan's Core Value of "Commitment to Learning as Enjoyment." As children use trial and error to build their paper airplanes it will help them learn the basics of aerodynamics.
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?: 
I think kids will be attracted to making their own paper airplanes for competition. It will also be successful as they will have multiple challenges to compete through.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured by not only the attendance, but also the level of involvement of those who participate.
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

I will have a book display in the room during the program about airplanes and flight.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Paper, both plain white and colored (we should have) Scissors (we have) Crayons and markers (we have)
Final Comments: 
I think it will be successful and if it is nice outside we might do some of the competition outside.
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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