Vetted Program: Jack Pearson
The Vetted Programs were created by request of the SELCO public library directors. This turnkey program provides the opportunity for a variety of artists, musicians, authors, and storytellers to share their performances.
1279 participated
To have participants recognize the library is a place to experience quality programming.
Increase participants' knowledge of different arts and cultural heritage topics/programs.
Expose library patrons to arts, performances, events they may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience in their community.
Evaluations were done using surveys, focus groups, and/or interviews.
Mr. Pearson was so kind spoken to the children, and it was easy for them to understand the topic. All of the instruments were new to the students, and as a music teacher I appreciate how he introduced these to the kids!
1) How many kids want to learn more about today's subject?
96/96
2) How many kids would see this program again?
95/96
3) How many kids would come to the library for another program?
77/96
More or less likely to think of library as a place to experience cultural or arts programming
More: 78%
Less: 6%
Same: 11%
(17 respondents; one did not answer)
How many kids had seen a program at the library?
190 (show of hands, all but 10 kids raised their hands)
How many kids had been to a program on this subject matter before?
All (show of hands)
1) How many kids want to learn more about today's subject?
100 (show of hands)
2) How many kids would see this program again?
All (show of hands)
3) How many kids would come to the library for another program?
All (show of hands)
4) Favorite part of the program?
The kids loved the jaw harp, the banjo, the lu\lumberjack, and a mom loved the book written by Jack's son and was bummed that she wasn't able to buy a copy on the spot.
5) What do the kids want to learn more about now?
One boy was very interested in learning how to make and use an amplified toy box lid.
SELCO, Albert Lea Public Library, Stewartville Public Schools, Pine Island Schools, Faribault Public Library (Buckham Memorial)