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G2S Project Code: 2022-CA-92241
State: California
Fiscal Year: 2022
Grantee
CITY OF RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Erin Christmas
Director Phone: 951-461-6114
Director Email: echristmas@riversideca.gov
General Information
Title: Día de los Niños
State Project Code: 40-9358
Start Date: 07/01/2022
End Date: 09/30/2023
Abstract: Riverside Public Library's Dia de los Ninos project included presentations, story walks, arts and music activities--including the creation of tile murals by community members that were displayed at library locations-- and STEM activities. The project supported communities in celebrating multicultural and multilingual families across the city, at all eight library locations. Community members were uplifted through the program, and children and families all experienced the beauty of reading, and the variety, value, and depth of different cultures in the city.
State Goal: Goal 3: Inspire, Support, & Engage Communities
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$20,000.00
$0.00
$2,209.00
$22,209.00
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Languages
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Dia Presentation Programs
Narrative: The library's Dia presentation programs featured a combination of books, reading, and music from a variety of cultures, as well as STEM activities which were particularly popular. Presenters included Sunshine Storyteller who presented a storytime filled with a mix of participatory international stories, movement activities, and songs; African Soul, an interactive performance of African dancers; Baila Baila, a bilingual storytime focused on international stories, movement activities, and songs; Taiko Drum, a musical performance centering on the culture and tradition of Taiko drumming; and Lion Dance, which centered on the culture and tradition of the Lion Dance.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

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


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 45
Number of presentations/performances administered: 26
Average number in attendance per session: 17


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: Arlanza Library
Address: 8267 Philbin Ave
City: Riverside
State: CA
Zip: 92503
Name: Arlington Library
Address: 9556 Magnolia Avenue
City: Riverside
State: CA
Zip: 92503
Name: CITY OF RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 3581 MISSION INN AVE.
City: RIVERSIDE
State: CA
Zip: 92501
Name: La Sierra Library
Address: 4600 La Sierra Ave
City: Ricerside
State: CA
Zip: 92505
Name: Marcy Library
Address: 6927 Magnolia Ave
City: Riverside
State: CA
Zip: 92506
Name: Orange Terrace Library
Address: 20010-B Orange Terrace Parkway
City: Riverside
State: CA
Zip: 92508
Activity Details
Title: Tinker the Robot STEM Program
Narrative: Participants built various STEM projects such as a marble run, a popsicle stick bridge, pom-pom catapults, and their own Operation Game. Attendees were encouraged to work together to find creative solutions and alternative methods of project creation. The science- and technology-focused programs proved to be a popular activity combined with the Dia events.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 90
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 15
Number of times program administered: 10


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: All Ages
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: Arlanza Library
Address: 8267 Philbin Avenue
City: Riverside
State: CA
Zip: 92503
Name: Arlington Library
Address: 9556 Magnolia Avenue
City: Riverside
State: CA
Zip: 92503
Name: CITY OF RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 3581 MISSION INN AVE.
City: RIVERSIDE
State: CA
Zip: 92501
Name: La Sierra Library
Address: 4600 La Sierra Ave
City: Riverside
State: CA
Zip: 92505
Name: Marcy Library
Address: 6927 Magnolia Ave
City: Riverside
State: CA
Zip: 92506
Name: Orange Terrace Library
Address: 20010-B Orange Terrace Parkway
City: Riverside
State: CA
Zip: 92508
Name: SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library
Address: 4033-C Chicago Ave
City: Riverside
State: CA
Zip: 92507
Name: SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library
Address: 2985 Madison St
City: Riverside
State: CA
Zip: 92504
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 30
Agree: 10
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: 30
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 10
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 2
Agree: 5
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 33
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: 5
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 35
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: 5
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 35
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
3 Multicultural craft programs were hosted for a total of 3,400 participants. 8 story walks were rotated through 8 library locations, with an attendance of 600 community members. 8 community created tile murals were created and displayed at all 8 library locations with a total of 2,000 participants.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Many programs that were presented in the morning had lower attendance, as school was still in session, so many families could not attend. The highest attendance was 50 participants at a STEM program, and other STEM programs by the same presenter also gathered stronger crowds, which was unexpected and showed where community interest may lie in the future.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Lessons learned include have strict deadlines for presenters to submit their paperwork (presenters will procrastinate!). And be flexible: think on your feet, be willing to change plans and adapt as necessary
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
No
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:
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
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: Reading, Community, Art