Bemidji Book Festival 2016

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,726
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2016
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Beltrami
Project Overview
Bemidji Public Library hosted a 3 day book festival. Authors Michael Hall, Shannon Gibney, Mike Huber and Linda LeGarde Grover did book talks of their most recent books. Michael Fedo held a workshop on writing memoirs
Project Details
98 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,726
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,000
Direct expenses
$6,726
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

A paper survey was available for attendees at all events to fill out to determine if the event was enjoyable and educational.

Measurable Outcome(s)

100% of respondents had very high praise for the book festival events. Mike Huber and Michael Fedo were highlights

Project Manager
First Name
Marian
Last Name
Ridge
Organization Name
Kitchigami Regional Library
Street Address
310 2nd Street North, P.O. Box 84
City
Pine River
State
MN
Zip Code
56474-0084
Phone
218-587-2171
Email
ridgem@krls.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200