Reading Can Take You Anywhere - Robert & Lynn Halbrook

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$255

Project of

Plum Creek Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2016 - SFY 2017

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

July 2018

End Date

July 2018

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Jackson

Project Overview

This interactive theater performance contains audience participation. The performance incorporates story telling, comedy and magic aimed at helping kids discover the rewards of reading. The show is filled with non-stop action as selected books are featured. (A portion of this program paid with 2018 funds.)

Project Details

316 participated

Project Details: 2017 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$255

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This program uses the elements of magic and optical illusion to help children discover that every time they open a book they embark on an amazing journey where they can explore remarkable worlds, meet outrageous characters and learn how to do extraordinary things. Anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The optical illusions amazed the children and they were encouraged to read and to explore books about various subjects including magic and optical illusions.