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G2S Project Code: 2016-WI-78317
State: Wisconsin
Fiscal Year: 2016
Grantee
GRANTSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Kristina Kelley-Johnson
Director Phone: (715) 463-2244
Director Email: grantsburgpubliclibrary@gmail.com
General Information
Title: STEAMpacs
State Project Code: 16-113
Start Date: 04/01/2016
End Date: 03/31/2017
Abstract: The Grantsburg Public Library used a LSTA grant to develop family friendly kits centered around engineering, technology, and creative expression. There are ten kits in all, each kit contains some type of container, a tote or a box, a label, and a barcode so the kits can be checked out to people in the library. Many of the kits are different types of building "toys" like Legos, K'nex and Snap Circuit. Another kit is a loosely organized art kit. Three of the kits are sewing boxes, a staff member has developed three different sewing projects for children to complete in a short amount of time. There is also a videography kit, complete with a green screen and ipad for filming. The target audience for these kits was to be children ages 8 to 12, but in reality, the people that have ended up using the kits range from ages 3-45. Young children enjoy playing with the building activity kits and the older kids like to do the sewing and video projects. As a result of having the kits available for check-out within the library families are now coming into the library with the intention of spending a few hours trying out the different activities. When the kids use the kits they (and parents too) learn new skills like sewing, operating a remote control, thinking about green power sources when they playing with the snap circuits green energy kit and learning how green screen technology works.
State Goal: Convenient access and quality library services for all residents
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$1,570.00
$1,075.00
$544.00
$3,189.00
Intent(s)
Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.
Library Infrastructure & CapacityImprove users’ ability to discover information resources.
Education
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Purchased the tools and equipment to assemble ten makerspace kits.
Narrative: Before any procurements were made I meet with Webster Public Schools media specialist, Carissa Kammeyer. Kammeyer demonstrated the tools and shared with me what was working in her school with her students best. She also warned us off a few maker space gadgets. We also discussed organization and tracking usage. After meeting I purchased items online and went to many stores for the kit supplies

The library created an area within the library todisplay the kits. The library director made space on existing shelvesfor the ten kits.

The library director presented a policy to lend and preserve the kits. The library board approved the policy. Library board of trustees developed a written policy inregards to the use, intent and procedures necessaryfor sharing the kits. 

The library purchased consumables necessary forSTEAMpacs. After assembling and testing the materials in the kitstaff deemed out was necessary to have on hand forthe kits; batteries, screw drivers, instructions, projectideas.

Library staff meet weekly to discuss ideas,observations and share insights throughout theduration of the project. Library staff meet informally to discuss the use of thekits, how they had witnessed individuals using thekits and if the kits needed more supplies. 



Intent: Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.

Activity: Procurement
Mode:
Format:


Quantity
Number of equipment acquired: 0
Number of acquired equipment used: 0
Number of hardware items acquired: 1
Number of acquired hardware items used: 1
Number of software items acquired: 3
Number of acquired software items used: 3
Number of materials/supplies acquired: 30
Number of acquired materials/supplies used: 30


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: Yes
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Burnett County 4H Youth and Family Development
Address: 7410 County Road K, #107
City: Siren
State: WI
Zip: 54872
Name: GRANTSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 415 S. ROBERT ST.
City: GRANTSBURG
State: WI
Zip: 54840
Name: Webster Public School District
Address: 26428 Lakeland Avenue South
City: Webster
State: WI
Zip: 54893
Activity Details
Title: The library hosted a workshop. Area teachers, skilled workers in the manufacturing businesses and technology experts facilitated the workshop, along with library staff and volunteers
Narrative: The library staff hosted a kick-off event to announce the kits to the public. Over 100 people attended.

Intent: Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 0
Number of sessions in program: 0
Average number in attendance per session: 100
Number of times program administered: 1


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
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: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: CrexTechs
Address: 360 West Saint George Avenue
City: Grantsburg
State: WI
Zip: 54840
Name: GRANTSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 415 S. ROBERT ST.
City: GRANTSBURG
State: WI
Zip: 54840
Name: Webster School District
Address: 26428 Lakeland Avenue South
City: Webster
State: WI
Zip: 54893
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 49
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 49
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 49
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 49
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 49
Activity Details
Title: Library staff marketed the STEAMpacs through posters, fliers, Facebook, word of mouth and outreach programs to schools.
Narrative: The library director meet with the local printers to design a poster and flyers for a kickoff event. These flyers were distributed at the library, to each student at Grantsburg Elementary and Middle School and through social media.

Intent: Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.

Activity: Planning & Evaluation
Mode: Prospective
Format: In-house


Quantity
Number of evaluations and/or plans funded: 1
Number of funded evaluation and/or plans completed: 1


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: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Grantsburg School District
Address: 480 East James Avenue
City: Grantsburg
State: WI
Zip: 54840
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
At our library we developed engineering and technology kits called STEAMpacs. Each kit is made up of resources and tools used to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) topics. The intended outcome for area youth is to grow the knowledge of STEAM expertise. Behavior of afterschool preteen guests at the library will be redirected into fun and educational opportunities. The measureable outcome for young audiences will be more STEAM opportunities outside of school, outreach into the school and community and circulation statistics of STEAMpacs.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
I will definitely continue this project! Now that we have the kits our community would be upset if the resources went away. They count on having these educational resources at our library. A group of home school families come in monthly to discuss STEAM education and then afterward each family checks out a kit and continues the STEAM education. Children come weekly after school to complete video and sewing projects. However, we could use more kits. I'm actually hoping to invest in more kits at some point.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Libraries in small communities need to invest in tools for their community members to use at the library location. This is our first venture in providing educational resources for people to use in house and people are excited to have these resources! People appreciate having something more to do with their families in our little town. It's also a benefit that the STEAMpacs are available at all times the library is open.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort in managing this project:
No
Explain:

Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
Explain:

Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
Yes
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
No
Can the final written evaluation report be shared publicly on the IMLS website:
No
Was the evaluation conducted by project staff (either SLAA or local library) or by a third-party evaluator:
Third-Party
What data collection tools were used for any report outcomes and outputs:
Did you collect any media for the data:
What types of methods were used to analyze collected data:
Other:
How were participants (or items) selected:
What type of research design did you use to compare the value for any reported output or outcome:
Exemplary: No
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