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Building Bridges

Submitted by tkingery on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 12:57
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
It looks like fun. I know that Paul Medina has done work with MLS programming before, and that he comes highly recommended, so he should be great. Please be sure to tie in items in our collection that relate to this topic.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
60000 minutes70000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
London Bridge is falling down! Learn the basic principles of building suspension bridges using only construction paper and masking tape. A prize will be given to the bridge that withstands a massive earthquake!
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
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: 
Performer in the Performing Artist Index

Medina, Paul [1]

Affidavit Expiration: 
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Status: 
Active [2]
Address: 
1439 NW 43rd St
Oklahoma City  Oklahoma  73118
United States
Phone: 
405-557-2557
405-820-0076
Artist Focus: 
Arts based programs of all kinds: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Poetry; Life skills
Work Description: 

Visual Arts (all kinds)
Writing workshops
Life skills classes
Poetry programs

Affidavit: 
Yes
Background Check: 
Active
W-9 on File: 
Yes
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 allows teens to find enjoyment in the experience of learning while also participating in a hands on activity that emphasizes STEM and positive socialization.
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?: 
We held a similar program with this presenter but the goal was to build the highest tower. The 10 teens who came said they would enjoy doing a similar program.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
If the teens who attend say they enjoy it and if we have at least 10 attend, then it will be successful.
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
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
Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
long construction paper and masking tape
Final Comments: 
$75 towards presenter and $25 for supplies
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.

Links:
[1] https://my.metrolibrary.info/drupal/performing_artist/medina
[2] https://my.metrolibrary.info/drupal/yesno/active