Brian Freeman - Author Presentation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$914
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2015
End Date
April 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Nobles
Nobles
Project Overview
Award winning Minnesota author Brian Freeman will present his latest novel as well as discuss his inspiration for novels he has written.
Project Details
28 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$914
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$914
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Those who have read Brian's books will discover his background and where he gained his inspiration and how he developed his writing skills. New interests and ideas may develop for those in the audience who aspire to be writers.
Participant evaluation/surveys will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees realized just how much time Brian Freeman spends scouting locations to give his books an authentic feel. They also learned about some of the writing, editing and publishing process that takes place to get a finished book. Everyone attending enjoyed the program and would like to see more of this type of program offered.

Source of Additional Funds

Minnesota West Community and Technical College provided the space for the program.
The Friends of the Library provided promotional materials for the program and assisted in setting up the venue.
The Daily Globe newspaper provided an article advertising the event.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
(507) 376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200