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Wonder League Robotics Club

Submitted by jjordan on Sat, 12/17/2016 - 15:16
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: 
Del City Library
Date: 
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20015 minutes53015 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Robots, coding, teamwork, fun! Dash & Dot want YOU to join the Wonder League Robotics Club! Children in teams of up to 5 will design solutions to real-world science and technology challenges by programming and building extensions for their Dash & Dot robots. They will develop problem solving and creativity skills, learn about issues facing the world around them, and build meaningful relationships with their peers. Open to ages 6-12. Must attend "Robot Open House" to sign up. This program is funded by a generous grant from the Friends of the Metropolitan Library System.
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Primary Event Type: 
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 will create value for members by providing multi-dimensional tExperiences, stimulate learning by creating dynamic and fun Environments and strengthen member engagement using the Relationship Growth Cycle.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Connect to the Online World: Our community has access to current technology and digital resources as well as trained staff to help them use the resources effectively.
Why will this program be successful?: 
This program has already generated buzz amongst my core Science Sunday group. Many of the families that attend that program will also attend this program.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be determined by the successful/unsuccessful completion of the Wonder League Robotics Competition beginning in October 2017.
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 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?: 

Books

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Supply/Shopping List: 
N/A
Final Comments: 
Budget note: Need to purchase 3-5 Amazon Fire tablets and cases. This is an opportunity to engage the community through playful learning and tExperiences
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.