Robert Halbrook, Skullduggery, Dark Tales or Professor Marvel's Dream Machines
To encourage reading and the use imagination through entertainment. The programs create interest in seeking out topics for children of all ages to explore.
Thirty (30) students were asked if they had ever attended a library program and twenty (20) responded they had; at the end of the program the children were asked if they would attend another library program and all thirty (30) replied that they would definitely. Ten (10) adults completed evaluations. Nine (9) of ten (10) adults indicated they would definitely attend another library program. Prior to the program, the children were asked if they had ever checked out a book about magic before and twenty-seven (27) indicated they had taken out a book on magic. After the program the question was asked again and all thirty (30) children responded they planned on taking out a book on magic. Adults were asked "How would you rate the program?" Of the ten (10) evaluations completed by the adults, six (6) responded the program was "Great," two (2) responded it was "Very Good," and two (2) responded the program was "Average." The responses were 100% positive. What was enjoyed most about the program: "Audience interaction (encouragement to the kids to read books). The magic tricks were great!" "The participation of all the kids." What was learned from this program? "Reading is important." "I liked the idea of the reading put with the magic to show how neat books are. Also his enthusiasm." What did people think about this program? "Great job. Students enjoyed it!" "Fun program for all ages."
Pioneerland Library System and Clara City Library and MCCRAY Jr. High, Maynard Public Library and MCCRAY West Elementary. Montevideo Public Library, Bird Island Public Library and Bird Island City. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Partners contributed the spaces for the presentations. Clara City, Maynard, Montevideo and Bird Island Public Libraries promoted the program.