Professor Marvel's Musical Magic Show
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,050
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Meeker
Project Overview
Professor Marvel's Musical Magic Show focuses on books and literacy. The show is full of references to popular children's books and relates to the summer reading theme of 'Read to the Rhythm' while involving children in an interactive magic show.
Project Details
260 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,050
Direct expenses
$1,050
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Families attending this event will learn about books they have not read before and will want to find out more about. They will also be exposed to and learn from an interactive magic show!
Measurable Outcome(s)
All evaluations turned in after program rated it good or very good. The children oved the magic tricks and hearing about the books that Professor Marvel talked about. Anecdotal responses include 'My son was engaged the entire time and it's hard to get him to do that,' 'This appealed to all ages. The kids were very engaged. The performer is very relatable,' 'Loved that the presenter talks about the importance of not just reading a book but the benefits of using imagination!'
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
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