Crazy Science Activities

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:

Southern Oaks Library

Date:

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
1	30	2 hours	3	30	1.5 hours

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Come do crazy science activities with the Southern Oaks Library Teen Advisory Board. Race balloons, learn science tricks, and more. For kids and teens.

Primary Age Group:

PreTeen (ages 9-12)

Additional Age Groups:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Primary Event Type:

Science & Technology

Additional Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables: 14, Chairs: 28 , Notes: Horseshoe with 11 tables. Tables front and back of room. Staff: John Hilbert Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

End Registration:

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
25	5

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

professional librarian

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 is designed to help PT & Teens learn motor skills, critical thinking and teamwork skills. It also is designed to teach physics principles and pique young peoples interest in science.

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?:

7th grade online students need STEM training and do not get enough of it. They also need socialization/teamwork skills training. I will advertise to this group.

How will success be measured/determined?:

If participants learn something. And if participants, their parents, and teachers from online schools are satisfied with the outcomes.

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

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)

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?:

Epic Charter School - Virtual School

Are volunteers needed?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

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

Supply/Shopping List:

Balloons various sizes and shapes, paperclips, binder clips, fishing line, straws, Ivory Soap, paper plates, tape, glue, hot glue, card stock, card board, dowel rod...to start. Much of this I already have in stock at the library.

Final Comments:

I may probably do this as two programs in February. One during the daytime for online charter school students only.

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.