Science Explorers

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:

Monday, February 6, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	30	00 minutes	6	30	00 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Join us for an evening of scientific exploration! We provide the supplies and you provide the creativity and ingenuity. We feature a different project each month. Come feed your curiosity and explore your world at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library.

Primary Age Group:

Children (ages 12 and under)

Primary Event Type:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional Event Types:

Culture & Entertainment / Science & Technology

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Breck McGough Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Monthly on the Second Monday of each month.

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
25	5

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 is a rebranding of our previous "Maker Monday" program series. Somewhere in the past it moved away from STEM-based programming to becoming more of a craft program. We will be focusing on allowing children to explore possible STEM careers in a fun non-didactic way. Playful Learning!

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?:

Because it meets a need in our community.

How will success be measured/determined?:

With outputs as well as outcomes. Our Monday nights have a built in audience, so it shouldn't be difficult. The outcomes are what will be of note.

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)

Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)

Visit a community organization to promote

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

Since this is recurring with different specific activities at each session, it is difficult to predict the cost. It has been designed to be low cost, though.

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.