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Let's Play Ball!

Submitted by amy.upchurch on Tue, 04/05/2016 - 14:37
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved for Next Fiscal Year
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
I am looking forward to the Science Museum's spin on our SRP theme of sports and outdoors-type activity. It is certainly an inspiration for how we will need to diversify the range of current programming to fit into the upcoming Quarterly Theme model. In short, I approve.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20030 minutes30030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Basketball, soccer, football, baseball—we bet a fair number of your favorite sports involve a ball. Join us as we put a unique spin on things and incorporate a little science into the game. We’ll investigate why certain sports balls are shaped the way they are, and explore fun activities to do with your spare sports balls instead of merely playing the game! It’s an exciting, interactive, hands-on program that you don’t want to miss.
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology
Additional Event Types: 
Health & Wellness

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Performer in the Performing Artist Index

Science Museum of Oklahoma

Affidavit Expiration: 
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Status: 
Active
Address: 
2100 NE 52nd St
Oklahoma City  Oklahoma  73111
United States
Phone: 
405-602-3680
Artist Focus: 
Space, Grossology, Water, CSI Investigations for kids.
Work Description: 

Outreach programs! Can’t get to the museum? Let the museum come to you! Bring our hands-on interactive experiences to your group through museum outreach programs. Our programs are based on the philosophy that children learn best when they are using their curiosity and imagination to explore in productive and creative ways.
Contact: Chris Wilkerson Science Programs Coordinator(405) 602-3680 [email protected]
www.sciencemuseumok.org

Affidavit: 
No
Background Check: 
Yes
W-9 on File: 
Yes
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 program helps tie in specific interests for which we can provide resources.
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?: 
Science Museum Oklahoma has done a nice job of designing programming that fits specifically into our summer reading theme.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance feedback, both written 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
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?: 

I will create a display of various ball related sports- both books and videos.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Science Museum Oklahoma is a reliable program provider. I am happy to welcome them back!
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
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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