Alfy's Robotic Puppets
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,048
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
July 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Project Overview
Alfy's Robotic Puppets are animated puppets. Several events were done using the puppets. Interactive storytimes were held at two public libraries. In addition to the storytimes, the puppets appeared at various times during the Big Stone County Fair on to mingle/interact with the children and adults telling jokes and answer questions.
Project Details
117 attendees
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
$1,048
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,000
Direct expenses
$2,048
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
TBD
Measurable Outcome(s)
The children learned about robotics and about puppets. They also heard some great stories told in a new/exciting way. The adults in attendance were also entertained by the puppets. The puppets brought smiles and laughter to the children and adults in attendance a the library events and at the Fairgrounds. Since the event children have been asking about materials available on robotic puppets.
Source of Additional Funds
The Big Stone County Fair board contributed $1,000 towards the puppets appearance at the Fair.
Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
417 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56208
Phone
(320)235-6106 x35
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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