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LEGO Robotics

Submitted by vanessa.davis on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 09:34
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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: 
Downtown Library
Date: 
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
2001 hour2001 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Have you always wanted to compete in the Olympics? Join us and build a gold medal worthy robot! The OSU extension is here to provide help for our master tinkerers and engineers to create LEGO® Brick champions for the Robotic Olympics. Build on what you know by checking out the library's collection of LEGO® guides to keep your imagination going.
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
Children (ages 12 and under) / PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
volunteer
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?: 
Ensure A Welcoming Experience- Customers enjoy meeting people with similar interests, interacting with others in a group controlled setting, and working individually on tasks. Satisfy Curiosity And Encourage Lifelong Learning- Customers have a chance to explore various areas of development including critical thinking, problem solving, beginning engineering, and working with others. Know How to Find, Evaluate & Use Information- Customers will be provided with Library Resources.
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 marketed with all summer reading children's programs.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance
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?: 

Book display with LEGO and Minecraft books

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
This is a low-risk, high-reward program.
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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