One Book, One Community
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$795
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
April 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Nicollet
Project Overview
For our 5th Annual Community Read, we selected the young readers edition of 'The Boys in the Boat' by Daniel James Brown. We purchased and gave away 500 copies of the book. The library and local businesses served as pick-up points for the book. Programming this year included a book discussion led by Beth Christiansen, a viewing and discussion of the film 'Olympia', and a viewing of the author's presentation given in Bellingham, WA last year.
Project Details
582 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$795
Other Funds Leveraged
$4,907
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants will:
Read the book
gain knowledge about the topic of the book
participants of different ages will be brought together to discuss the book
will be more engaged in the 2016 Summer Olympics
appreciate the life and hardships of growing up in the
Measurable Outcome(s)
500 people received a free copy of the book
all other outcomes were met
Source of Additional Funds
Beth Christiansen, Ryan Sturgis, Delta Kappa Gamma Women Educators, South Central College, Mankato Community Ed, VINE Faith in Action, Dino's Pizzeria, The Y Barbers, Marks Belgrade Barber Shop, Frandsen Bank and Trust, LorRay Drive Salon and Spa, Garden
Project Manager
First Name
Bob
Last Name
Boese
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
rboese@tds.lib.mn.us
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