Branch planned programs

Branch staff planned a variety of events based on local interest, including art workshops with local artists, author visits and history presentations, concerts and other performing arts for all ages. A selection of feedback is included for the report in the three categories below.

Authors, literary arts & history events:
Thanks for the learning experience and the fun!
I thought it was interesting and I am really into these types of events.
Educational but fun too!
It was wonderful--we traveled here just for this program for our 5-year-old.
Very educational and fun. Not only did my kids enjoy this as well as I did, too and we all learned.
Please continue having these Legacy programs in outer Minnesota communities. They are so rewarding and we can't make it to larger towns like St. Cloud.
Please keep these valuable programs coming to our small, rural libraries--their need here cannot be over-emphasized.
[Learned about] the amazing gifts of our Hmong population.
[Learned about] Hmong history, culture. Wonderful, inspiring.
Much fun! So interesting. Thanks!
I enjoyed talking with the author about her book.
[Learned about] French/German history.
[Learned about the] process/overview of designing a font, and how an obsession can lead a person on an adventure and personal journey.
Yes, knowledge is enrichment!

Art events and workshops:
It's great to use different materials to see the different outcomes and see the creativity come out.
[I learned] paint techniques, laying, dry brushing, blending.
Tried something I would never do on my own! Met new people, I had fun.
[Learned] how to blend colors using watercolors and water with speciali brushes.
Learned something I've never done before. Instructor was very helpful.
Thank you so much for providing this services, I had a super great time.
Love creating and making art. So much fun!
[Learned] painting techniques.
[Gathered] with friends and tried something new.
A great activity and my kids enjoyed it as well.
I wasn't sure what to expect. It was awesome. Do it again.
So fun to be with friends and complete an[art] project.
I learned that painting can be fun!
[Learned] how to blend colors and there is an art to everything.
[Learned] painting techniques and stenciling.
First time painting and I am proud of [it].

Performing arts:
This was the best!
Love the variety of instruments.
I am 93 years old and it gave me joy and helped me remember old times.
[Learned] what a hammer dulcimer is.
Enjoyed how he presented his music--music he wrote was so good.
Absolutely wonderful storytelling and quality guitar skills.
Learned some things that happened in history.
Yes, [I] learned things I didn't know before.
Great presentation, expanded understanding. Good audience participation.
This is not the type of music I generally listen to, and it was great [to] experience new music by a talented group.
We painted and laughed for two hours--loved it!
Great entertainer and performer--love hearing of and listening to the history of American music from the early years! Very informative!
It was entertaining and enriching to hear some favorite old songs I hadn't heard for a time, and their backstories.
[Learned about] Minnesota history. Music was great. Really enjoyed it!
[Learned about] the Minnesota/Irish music connection. I had only heard the well-known traditional music.
The performer was a good storyteller.
Kids [learned about] music and rhythm.
Got to sing and dance with my daughter.
This was a very fun, high energy, enjoyable program! So fun to have events to attend with my kids so close to home!