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G2S Project Code: 2018-AZ-81300
State: Arizona
Fiscal Year: 2018
Grantee
ELSIE S. HOGAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Michelle Cooley
Director Phone: 520-766-4248
Director Email: mcooley@willcoxcity.org
General Information
Title: Coding, Creating and Careers
State Project Code: 2018-0170-2
Start Date: 05/18/2018
End Date: 08/02/2019
Abstract: The goal of the project was to have an excellent learning experience for the tweens and teens (ages 10-17) and to broaden their horizons of education and future careers by providing an environment with hands-on activities and opportunities to discover new ideas, technology and tools in areas of coding and creating software. Funds were used to acquire all necessary resources, equipment and supplies to implement the program. Community members benefited because the library met the needs of the individuals' education and career paths.
State Goal: Inclusive Communities
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$5,000.00
$0.00
$6,828.00
$11,828.00
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Employment
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: STEM Programs for Tweens and Teens
Narrative: The Library offered hands-on interactive coding and STEM programs on topics ranging from virtual reality to hydroponic gardening.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 90
Number of sessions in program: 4
Average number in attendance per session: 13
Number of times program administered: 29


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: Rural
For what age groups: 13-17 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: ELSIE S. HOGAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Address: 100 N. CURTIS AVE.
City: WILLCOX
State: AZ
Zip: 85643
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: 0
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: 0
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: 0
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: 0
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: 0
Activity Details
Title: Life Skills Presentations for Tweens and Teens
Narrative: The Library offered Life 101 presentations on basic first aid, personal finance and vehicle maintenance.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: In-person


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 90
Number of presentations/performances administered: 3
Average number in attendance per session: 13


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: Rural
For what age groups: 13-17 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: ELSIE S. HOGAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Address: 100 N. CURTIS AVE.
City: WILLCOX
State: AZ
Zip: 85643
Activity Details
Title: Acquiring the Tools for Tweens and Teens
Narrative: The Library used LSTA funds to purchase supplies and materials such as laptops, tablets, Bluetooth wands, robotics kits and books.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 40
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 6
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 0


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: Rural
For what age groups: 13-17 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: ELSIE S. HOGAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Address: 100 N. CURTIS AVE.
City: WILLCOX
State: AZ
Zip: 85643
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
90% of the participants were satisfied with the program. Thirteen new families signed up for the program.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
The children found the activities stimulating. They really enjoyed the presentations, computers, robotics, and crafts. This will be a big part of the Library's future programming.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
We found rotating the programs between different subjects every week kept our children coming back. They liked doing something different every time.
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:
Yes
Explain:
We are going to try to keep the same level of effort but our staff has decreased. We will do the best we can.
Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
Explain:

Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
No
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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