Makerspace

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:

Village Library

Date:

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
4	00	30 minutes	5	00	30 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

You don't have to fake it til you make it. DIY your way! Be part of the maker movement with creative projects inspired by art, architecture, science, math and engineering. It's creative-tech fusion! This is a recurring event. This event takes place at multiple libraries.

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

Science & Technology

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: ask Elisabeth, Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Elisabeth Wright Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

2nd Thursday of each month

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

End Registration:

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
20

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?:

Makerspace programs allow young people to actively participate in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning in creative ways. Libraries foster learning, innovation, and collaboration, and Maker programs encompass all of these things.

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?:

Consistent monthly delivery; variety of engaging activity options

How will success be measured/determined?:

Program attendance; response from attendees

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?:

Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites

Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)

Visit a community organization to promote

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

Book display in program room

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.

Supply/Shopping List:

Potential supplies include Strawbees, paper circuit kit, duct tape, Perler beads, etc.

Final Comments:

Projected budget amount applies to a full year of monthly programs. Many supplies can be purchased once and then reused.

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

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.