Minecraft Redstone Challenge

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, June 1, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
2	00	1 hour	3	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:

No computers are needed for this Minecraft-inspired exploration in circuitry! Come together and build a real-world piece of the Minecraft universe using conductive building materials, electricity, and your own ingenuity! (blurb from the Science Museum)

Primary Age Group:

Children (ages 12 and under)

Additional Age Groups:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12) / PreTeen (ages 9-12)

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: Tables in front, Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Vanessa Davis Presenter: Science Museum Oklahoma/Eileen Castle , Phone: 405.602.3733 , Email: [email protected] Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

2PM

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
30	5

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

Science Museum of Oklahoma [1]

Affidavit Expiration:

Saturday, December 31, 2016

Status:

Active [2]

Address:

2100 NE 52nd St

Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73111

United States

Phone:

405-602-3680

Artist Focus:

Space, Grossology, Water, CSI Investigations for kids.

Work Description:

Outreach programs! Can’t get to the museum? Let the museum come to you! Bring our hands-on interactive experiences to your group through museum outreach programs. Our programs are based on the philosophy that children learn best when they are using their curiosity and imagination to explore in productive and creative ways.
Contact: Chris Wilkerson Science Programs Coordinator(405) 602-3680 [email protected] [3]
www.sciencemuseumok.org [4]

Affidavit:

Background Check:

Yes

W-9 on File:

Yes

Read more about Science Museum of Oklahoma [1]

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 showcases the library as a place to learn in a fun yet educational environment.

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?:

Minecraft club is extremely popular at Downtown. Playing off the popularity of the game and club, this program is likely to be very successful.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success will be measured by attendance but also by the engagement with the young customers.

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?:

Minecraft books will be on display for customers to check out after the program.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

This program is likely to be a hit with our young customers who love Minecraft.

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.