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G2S Project Code: 2014-DC-73080
State: District of Columbia
Fiscal Year: 2014

Grantee
District of Columbia Public Library

Project Director
Director Name: Jennifer Thompson
Director Phone: 202-727-6830
Director Email: Jennifer.thompson@dc.gov

General Information
Title: Teen Music and Video Production Programs
State Project Code:
Start Date: 10/01/2014
End Date: 09/30/2015
Abstract: DC Public Library used LSTA funds to expand its music and video programs for DC youth. Teens participated in songwriting, music, and video production workshops in the StudioLabs at the central Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and at a designated number of neighborhood libraries. Each of the education programs incorporated Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into their curricula.
State Goal: Lifelong Learning

Budget Information

LSTA

MATCH-State

MATCH-Other

Total

$52,930.85

$0.00

$52,930.85

Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
After-school activities
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Activities
Activity Details
Title: Words, Beats, and Life BARS Workshop
Narrative: DC Public Library contracted Words, Beats and Life to offer a summertime workshop, BARS, that explored the connection between literature and hip hop. Workshops were held at the Capitol View Neighborhood Library in Ward 7 and the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library in Ward 6. These workshops focused on critical thinking, research, lyrical analysis, discussions of selected essays and recording collaborative and individual songs. The workshop incorporated Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) into its currcicula.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 180
Number of sessions in program: 7
Average number in attendance per session: 7
Number of times program administered: 7

Partner Information

Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No

Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No

Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Urban
For what age groups: 13-17 years
18-25 years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No

Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Address: 5001 Central Avenue SE
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip: 20019
Name: Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library
Address: 1630 7th Street NW
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip: 20001

Activity Details
Title: Words, Beats and Life Music Production and Songwriting Classes
Narrative: Words, Beats, and Life continued its partnership with DC Public Library to provide school-year music production and emceeing/songwriting classes to youth at the central Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library which draws from all wards throughout the District. In spring 2015, the program was expanded to a satellite location at the Deanwood Neighborhood Library in Ward 7.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 120
Number of sessions in program: 36
Average number in attendance per session: 10
Number of times program administered: 36

Partner Information

Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Urban
For what age groups: 13-17 years
18-25 years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No

Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Deanwood Neighborhood Library
Address: 1350 49th Street NE
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip: 20019
Name: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Address: 901 G Street NW
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip: 20001

Activity Details
Title: Words Liive LLC Remix and Rewrite Music Education Program
Narrative:

DC Public Library partnered with Words Liive LLC to offer summertime music education workshops at two locations. Their workshop, titled Remix and Rewrite, had a strong STEAM component and focused on examining literary devices and techniques through evaluating urban music, social media text and computer coding.

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 120
Number of sessions in program: 7
Average number in attendance per session: 16
Number of times program administered: 7

Partner Information

Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Urban
For what age groups: 13-17 years
18-25 years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No

Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Address: 3660 Alabama Avenue SE
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip: 20020
Name: Rosedale Neighborhood Library
Address: 1701 Gales Street NE
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip: 20002

Activity Details
Title: Video Production for Teens: An Empowerment Tool
Narrative:

DC Public Library partnered with the Multi-Media Training Institute to provide introductory workshops for teens on basic video and script production at the Anacostia Neighborhood Library from June 2 - August 19, 2015. The 12-week project was offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 120
Number of sessions in program: 24
Average number in attendance per session: 10
Number of times program administered: 24

Partner Information

Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Urban
For what age groups: 13-17 years
18-25 years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No

Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Address: 1800 Good Hope Road SE
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip: 20020

Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important findings or outcomes from your project:
The music education and video production workshops worked in varying degrees at each location. Some programs had more participants than others, so students received less personalized attention. The video production program's twelve-week span was too long; its design would be better suited for a captive group of teens versus a drop-in environment. Feedback on all programming received from the youth, their parents, and library employees was positive.
Please briefly describe importance of findings:
Summer programming for teens is difficult, as most teens are engaged in many activities work during that time and are unable to participate in workshops. By focusing more on school-year programming; offering programs once a week versus three times a week; and reducing the workshop length of time from three hours to two hours, DC Public Library believes the workshops will attract greater attendance.
What methods did you use to determine your findings? Check all that apply:
Survey
Interview/Focus Group
Participant Observation
Based on outputs, outcomes and/or other results, explain any significant lessons learned from these findings for either the SLAA or others in the LIS field:
DC Public Library plans on working only with one programmer for teen music education workshops in Fiscal Year 2016. LSTA funds will again be used to support this work. Based on this past year, DC Public Library will not offer summer workshops, focusing instead on school-year workshops.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort:
Yes: The Words Liive LLC Remix and and Rewrite music education program and Video Production for Teens: An Empowerment Tool will not be offered in Fiscal Year 2016.
Do you anticipate any change in the project's scope:
Yes: Workshops may be added at additional neighborhood libraries. As previously noted, the Library will use only one programmer to provide these initiatives.
Do you anticipate any other changes in the project:
No

Exemplary: No
Exemplary Narrative

Project Tags: Teen Programming, STEAM