Bemidji Speaks: Author Wendell Affield

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2019
End Date
February 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Cass
Cass
Project Overview

Local author and speaker, Wendell Affield, presented a book talk on the topic "Choices" with selections from his book titled, Pawns, and held a book signing at the Bemidji Public Library.

Project Details

23 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Other Funds Leveraged
$100
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Anecdotal responses along with a paper survey were available for attendees at all events to fill out to determine if the event was enjoyable and educational.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Respondents indicated that they enjoyed the storytelling format of the program and would like to see similar programs. They also indicated that learned something about Native American history and would like more programs on this topic.

Source of Additional Funds

KRLS

Project Manager
First Name
Marian
Last Name
Ridge
Organization Name
Kitchigami Regional Library
Street Address
310 2nd Street North, P.O. Box 84
City
Pine River
State
MN
Zip Code
56474-0084
Phone
218-587-2171
Email
ridgem@krls.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200