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LEGOnomics

Submitted by bobby.reed on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 08:51
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: 
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20000 minutes30000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
The building blocks of successful finances starts at the Downtown Library! Come compete with your friends as we budget and build our way to victory. Participants will build specific creations to accomplish specific tasks. The catch? They will have to purchase each block they want to use from the “Block Store” and save enough to make it through speed, strength, and endurance competitions.
Primary Age Group: 
Children (ages 12 and under)
Primary Event Type: 
Arts, Crafts, Games
Additional Event Types: 
Child Development / Science & Technology

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?: 
This program fulfills our core value of "Commitment to Learning as Enjoyment" by providing "fun fellowship" that is focused on practicing STEM skills and environmental manipulation. This also builds on one of our most popular events, "LEGO Club." By providing an additional LEGO event we will be attracting new members and convincing existing members to come more often, increasing our market penetration and member retention.
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?: 
By building off of the previous success of other LEGO events.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
By comparing the event to other LEGO events while taking into consideration the Saturday event date.
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?: 

Our extensive collection of LEGO books have a children's area display and will be displayed during the event itself.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
While not entirely necessary, it would be nice to offer a small, LEGO set prize for the winner.
Final Comments: 
The incentives are not necessary, but for such a low price I think it would embody our commitment to "Library Members First."
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.