Virgil Wander by Leif Enger

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,328
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
November 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Becker
Clay
Polk
Becker
Clay
Polk
Project Overview

Bestselling author Leif Enger will discuss his latest book, ?Virgil Wander?, which tells the enchanting and timeless story of the residents of a small Midwestern town struggling to revive their community. Enger was raised in Osakis, Minnesota and worked as a reporter and producer for Minnesota Public Radio for nearly twenty years. He lives on a farm in Minnesota with his family. This program took place at 5 locations in the LARL region from October 15 to October 17, 2019.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91-HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,328
Other Funds Leveraged
$357
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will hear from a bestselling MN author about his latest work. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about fiction writing from a MN author with multiple published works.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were collected from attendees. Attendees enjoyed hearing his story telling, learning about his writing process and how he develops characters.

Source of Additional Funds

Lake Agassiz Regional Library, Ferguson Books and More, Zandbroz, The Willow Book Store

Project Manager
First Name
Liz
Last Name
Lynch
Organization Name
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Street Address
118 5th Street S.
City
Moorhead
State
MN
Zip Code
56560
Phone
218-233-3757 ext. 127
Email
lynch@larl.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200