Authors/Illustrators Activity

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,843
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2013
End Date
May 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
Lake of the Woods
St. Louis
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
Lake of the Woods
St. Louis
Project Overview

Arrowhead Library System will provide local patrons with access to local, regional and popular authors and illustrators. At local libraries, author Sarah Stonich will present her new book, Vacationland, set at a northern Minnesota resort. Arrowhead Library System also provided funding to communities who participated in a One Book, One Community program.

Project Details

230 adults and youth attended the Sarah Stonich programming.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,843
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$10,843
Administration costs
$271
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.14
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome is to inspire attendees to read, express themselves creatively, and/or explore parts of Minnesota history.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were distributed to workshop attendees. 100% of attendees would see another program like this at the library. Comments include: "I learned more about the process of writing a book" and "I liked learning more about the Iron Range history I didn't know about."

Source of Additional Funds

Arrowhead Library System

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Weikum
Organization Name
Arrowhead Library System
Street Address
5528 Emerald Avenue
City
Mt. Iron
State
MN
Zip Code
55768
Phone
(218)741-3840 Ext. 230
Email
jim@arrowhead.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200