Spring Author Series

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,200
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
May 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Le Sueur
Waseca
Le Sueur
Waseca
Project Overview
Waseca - Le Sueur Libraries hosted a variety of authors for spring author series. International best-selling author of psychological thrillers Brian Freeman discussed his latest book 'Goodbye to the Dead' as well as his other books. Lorna Landvik had the crowd roaring and we received quite a bit of feedback that she was one of the best author events at Le Sueur Library as ever hosted. Cynthia Kraack offered the audience a window into what it's like to be a writer and what inspired her to write. She read from her new book 'The High Cost of Flowers' which gives the reader insight into care giving for a loved one who is suffering from memory loss. Mary Relindes Ellis described her historical fiction novel 'The Bohemian Flats' to the audience. The author eloquently elaborated on her writing process, character choices and personal connections to the material and fostered discussion through the questions from the audience.
Project Details
133 participated
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
$2,200
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,300
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will:
become more familiar with these Minnesota authors
enjoy an outstanding literary reading
become more knowledgeable about the writing experience
enjoy direct access to a talented author

Measurable Outcome(s)

All outcomes were met

Source of Additional Funds

Le Sueur Library, Waseca Library, Janesville Library, Elysian Library, TdS, Friends of the New Richland Library, Friends of Le Sueur Library, Friends of Elysian Library, Crossings by Grandstay, area businesses

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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200