LEGO Robotics 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

Manager Comments:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Choctaw Library

Date:

Monday, March 6, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
4	00	30 minutes	5	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:

Come use your problem-solving skills to build and program a LEGO Mindstorm Robot. We give you the problem; you solve it with your robot. We will discuss how real robots solve problems in our everyday world and how we build and program a LEGO Mindstorm Robot to do the same. So bring your imagination, your creativity, and your problem-solving skills to this special LEGO Robotics Challenge 3 week class!

Primary Age Group:

PreTeen (ages 9-12)

Additional Age Groups:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Primary Event Type:

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: LEGO Robotics , Tables: 5, Chairs: 16 , Notes: A table at the front for the projector and laptop. 4 tables arranged as stations with 4 chairs at each. Staff: aileen.barton Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

March 6, 13, and 20th Three consecutive Mondays

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

Registration Starting Time:

8:00 AM

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

9:00 pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
16

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?:

The theme for March is Technology creations and inventors. We will be discussing inventors and technology creations, as well as having them build their own technology creations!. It also meets the core value of MLS that states we encourage an atmosphere that uses entertainment to learn.

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?:

It will be similar to a camp where the tweens will attend all 3 sessions to complete the LEGO Robotics challenge. I think it will be successful as many people are interested in our LEGO Robotics Club that is once a month and this gives them a chance to use our robots 3 weeks in a row!

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success will be measured by attendance and involvement of those that are in 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?:

Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

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

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

I will do a book display in the community room the day of the program.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, will be using supplies on hand.

Final Comments:

I'm a little concerned about Spring Break being in the middle, but I'm interested to try this approach to LEGO Robotics instead of the once a month tactic.

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.