LEGO Robotics

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, July 6, 2016

Program Time:

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

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Have you always wanted to compete in the Olympics? Join us and build a gold medal worthy robot! The OSU extension is here to provide help for our master tinkerers and engineers to create LEGO® Brick champions for the Robotic Olympics. Build on what you know by checking out the library's collection of LEGO® guides to keep your imagination going.

Primary Age Group:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)

Additional Age Groups:

Children (ages 12 and under) / 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: Chairs in a circle, Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: LEC Presenter: Danielle Venable, OSU Extension , Phone: , Email: [email protected] Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

Registration Starting Time:

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
20	5

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

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

Yes

Presenter Type:

volunteer

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?:

Ensure A Welcoming Experience- Customers enjoy meeting people with similar interests, interacting with others in a group controlled setting, and working individually on tasks. Satisfy Curiosity And Encourage Lifelong Learning- Customers have a chance to explore various areas of development including critical thinking, problem solving, beginning engineering, and working with others. Know How to Find, Evaluate & Use Information- Customers will be provided with Library Resources.

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?:

This program will be marketed with all summer reading children's programs.

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?:

Book display with LEGO and Minecraft books

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

This is a low-risk, high-reward program.

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.