READ Bike Racks

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,132
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Mower
Goodhue
Rice
Houston
Winona
Mower
Goodhue
Rice
Houston
Winona
Project Overview

Seven public libraries had a total of 22 READ bike racks installed and held a variety of programs to unveil the bike racks. Programs ranged from ribbon cutting ceremonies to Summer Reading Program celebrations. The bike racks are pieces public art, which are intended to promote and bring awareness to reading and libraries.

Project Details

570 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
$12,132
Other Funds Leveraged
$5,575
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

After attending this program, attendees will be more likely to attend future library events.
After attending this program, attendees will think of the library as a place to experience cultural arts or programming.

Measurable Outcome(s)

60% of survey respondents answered that they are more likely to attend future library events.
87% of survey respondents answered that they are now very likely to think of the library as a place to experience cultural or arts programming.

Source of Additional Funds

Austin Public Library, Cannon Falls Library, Faribault: Buckham Memorial Library, Hokah Public Library, Houston Public Library, LaCrescent Public Library, Winona Public Library

Project Manager
First Name
Krista
Last Name
Ross
Organization Name
Southeastern Libraries Cooperating
Street Address
2600 19th Street NW
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901-0767
Phone
507-288-5513
Email
kross@selco.info
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200