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Tween Tuesdays

Submitted by aileen.barton on Sun, 03/19/2017 - 14:51
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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
Program Identification
Location: 
Choctaw Library
Date: 
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20000 minutes30000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Calling all Tweens! Tuesdays at the Choctaw Library are dedicated to you. Come to the library every Tuesday this summer for fun programs made especially for you. June 6th: Cardboard Challenge June 13th: Mural Painting June 20th: Make Your Own Slime June 27th: 2nd Annual Minute to Win-It! July 4th: CLOSED July 11th: Duct-Tape Creations July 18th: Make Your Own Bird Feeder July 25th: Edible Architecture
Primary Age Group: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
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?: 
This meets two main goals of MLS: library members first and commitment to learning as enjoyment. Tweens often do not get to have programs for just them. This weekly program lets our tweens know they are also a valued member of our community. The programs will also have an educational aspect each week. From the arts to STEM activities, tweens will be having fun while they learn.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Ensure a Welcoming Experience: Visitors easily navigate our inviting physical and virtual spaces.
Why will this program be successful?: 
We have tweens in the library hanging out all summer on our computers and back porch. These programs will engage them in our resources and help us make connections with our tweens.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured by attendance and engagement in the program.
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
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Each week we will be doing different activities and resources about the activities we are doing will be displayed in the room for the tweens and parents to check out.

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Cardboard Paint Supplies Duct-Tape Slime supplies Recycled Milk Jugs Food for Edible Archeitecture
Final Comments: 
After the programmers' meeting and the sad news that Josh will not be continuing his Science Camp this summer, we decided we needed a way to keep the tweens entertained during the day in the library. Some ideas I have so far are a cardboard building challenge (to go with building a better world), a make your own slime day, duck-tape creations, etc. I think it will be a great way to engage with our tweens.
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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