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Junior Architects

Submitted by grant.yokley on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 15:08
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
10301 hour11301 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Let your imagination flow on to the paper. Join others in learning what architecture is and making your own blueprint of your design. In this program children will learn what architecture is and how it is used in our world. Children will also get to create their own blueprints of a structure they create with their imagination, just like professional architects do!
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
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 program fits within the 2017 Summer Reading theme and the Dimensions of Engineering the future, and Drawing the blueprints of tomorrow. This program will show children that they can use their creative imagination and apply it to a career field that can and will greatly shape not only their personal future but the future of the world around them.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
This program will be successful because it will be a fun hands on learning experience for children that might not know what an architect is or what they do. Children will leave the program with a better understanding of what an architect is and how they are an integral part of society.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance and feedback from members.
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?: 
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
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?: 

Books, DVD, and Databases.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Blue construction paper, white paint, shaped foam/sponge(s)
Final Comments: 
I think that children will have a lot of fun learning about architecture and making their own blueprints.
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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