Bel the Weather Girl

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,744
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2018
End Date
August 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Meeker
Meeker
Project Overview

KARE 11 News meteorologist Belinda Jensen will present a story hour program at the four Meeker County libraries featuring her 'Bel the Weather Girl' books. Belinda will speak about how she created her books as well as what her job as a meteorologist entails.

Project Details

452

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,744
Direct expenses
$1,744
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will be excited to meet a local Minnesota celebrity who enjoys speaking to children her job as a meteorologist and how she came to write her 'Bel the Weather Girl' books.

Measurable Outcome(s)

This program was a tremendous success! Many, many people who had never attended a library program before came out to see local celebrity Belinda Jensen. All were impressed with how gracious and friendly she was - and really appreciated being able to meet her via this library program. A few comments by folks attending this program: "Fabulous! As an educator Bel gave a professional 45 minute presentation so filled with weather facts, taught a game, and a weather experiment! This program is one of the top 3 I've seen in 50 years...and I've booked authors myself." I am a local teacher and I use Belinda's books in my classroom." All locations hosting this program were standing room only!

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200