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Tinker Tuesday

Submitted by amy.upchurch on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 10:29
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: 
I approve, just make sure to use this year's (2017) funds to pay for all of the costs, if possible. If not, let me know because you'll need to do another PPC for the July Tinker Tuesdays.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20000 minutes33000 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 join us in Creation Station Lab! Each Tuesday afternoon this summer we will get together to experiment, create, and explore ways to build a better world! Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math activities will be all be experienced in unique and exciting ways!
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
PreSchoolers (ages 3-5) / PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
professional librarian
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?: 
It builds smarter communities and embraces the Summer Reading theme.
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?: 
This program requires very little investment, as most sessions will use a kit provided by Outreach. Other weeks will include creative projects made from simple supplies.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance Feedback, Spoken and Observed
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
No
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)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

I will add resources for parents about exploring STEM topics with their children, as well as related resources that are the appropriate for participant age groups.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Supply/Shopping List: 
It is likely there will be a few supplies that I will need to add to items on hand, but most supplies will be already available in our closet.
Final Comments: 
I am excited to provide this program this summer- outreach has invested in some interesting kits, and I am hopeful that we will be able to engage member s whoa re already present, as well as those who will be coming specifically to participate.
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.