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Weather Whiz Kids!

Submitted by mary.robinson on Thu, 07/07/2016 - 15:20
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Northwest Library
Date: 
Monday, October 24, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
4001 hour5301 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
It's cloudy with a chance of meteorology! Snow worries, you'll be blown away by the professionals from Fox25 News who are here to guide you through identifying weather patterns, clouds, and storm tracking! You will also get a chance to try your skills at forecasting and making a weather craft! Read up a storm with our collection of children's weather and science books!
Primary Age Group: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games / Learning Assistance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Jeffrey George, meteologist
  Oklahoma
United States
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?: 
Children have the opportunity to work with professionals in the meteorology field to learn more about storms and storm tracking. They will have the opportunity to do their own forecast and make crafts. We are growing smarter communities and making learning fun
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?: 
Yes, children's STEM programming and science programming is very successful and necessary.
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?: 

books

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will order through Business Supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
uncertain at this time
Final Comments: 
Thank you! I am uncertain if we will need to purchase craft supplies just yet.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
Yes

Marketing & Engagement

Was Marketing sufficient?: 
5
Select Engagement Activities Completed: 
Added event in Sign Up
Added event in Sign Up with enough time to be included in info Magazine
Event was included in info Magazine
Upsold the event with customers verbally or with printed Marketing pieces

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?: 
5
Was the subject matter well received?: 
5
Presenter Effectiveness : 
4
Subject Matter of Interest: 
5
Program/Presentation Flow: 
4
Connection to Library Goals: 
5

Post Event Activities

Were materials checked out on the program topic?: 
Yes
Did customers ask questions to staff members on the program topic?: 
Yes
Did customers stay after the event/program to discuss?: 
No
Were the direct and indirect costs warranted based on the success of this event/program?: 
Low cost- purchased mints to do a science project
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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