Chinese for Children

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:

Bethany Library

Date:

Saturday, May 6, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
2	00	1 hour	3	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:

What country has the fastest growing economy in the world and is home to more than 1.3 billion people? China, of course! Elementary students, join us to create Chinese characters using ink and brushes while learning some introductory Chinese. Participants will learn more about the Chinese culture and language from our experienced instructor. Continue to explore the Chinese language and culture on your own through the Mango Language or Little Pim databases, as well as, the many other resources available through the library.

Primary Age Group:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)

Primary Event Type:

Learning Assistance

Additional Event Types:

Arts, Crafts, Games

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

China, an important part of our international community, has more than 1.3 billion people, more than any other country, and is the world’s fastest growing economy. Learn about modern China, its people and unique language. Elementary students will have a brief introductory Chinese language lesson and enjoy making Chinese characters with ink and brush. Our teacher has lived in China 28 years and will share her first hand knowledge of Chinese language and culture. Learn about the many free library resources that can help you advance your learning of the Chinese language.

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

04/06/2016

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

05/06/2017

End Registration Time:

2:00pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
16	8

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

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

Yes

Presenter Type:

Other

Sera Chen, Bachelor's Degree in International Finance

4127 NW 19th St

Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73107

United States

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?:

Chinese for Kids expands children's horizons, helps them appreciate the community of nations and highlights a possible career path in international relations and international business. It encourages the use of library resources to further their learning: books, CDs, DVDs, tablets, language learning programs Little PIM and Mango.

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?:

Families will value the opportunity to explore Chinese language and culture in this free program at the library. The teaching will be presented with age appropriate, motivational activities.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance of 10 to 16 students. Students will utilize additional library resources to further satisfy their curiosity stimulated by the program.

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

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?:

Books, language learning CDs and DVD, language learning programs Little Pim and Mango.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.

Supply/Shopping List:

Ink and paper. (no more than $25) Teacher Fee ($100 for a one hour lesson with a maximum of 16 students in grades 1-5, or ages 6-11)

Final Comments:

Sara Chen has experience teaching adult and child language learners. She has a special aptitude for language learning. She is fluent in Chinese(her first language)and English. She has not been a teacher with the Metro Libraries before and will need a background check. I have interviewed her extensively and had her present a sample lesson.

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.