Chisago Lakes Author Series

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,706
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2015
End Date
June 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Chisago
Chisago
Project Overview

A series of three Minnesota author visits will be held at the Chisago Lakes Area Library the months of January, February and March 2017. Authors will include Joel Karsten, Erin Hart and Brian Freeman.

Project Details

112 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
$2,706
Other Funds Leveraged
$588
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn about the genre and subject area of each Minnesota author, listen to excerpts of their books and have the opportunity to ask questions about writing and publishing a book. They will gain exposure to the plethora of talented Minnesota authors in the state.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Survey comments included: It was so exciting to meet and hear Erin Hart. I've always wanted to hear her; I haven't read any of the books, but plan to after hearing Erin!; Excellent. Great to meet author (Brian Freeman) and will try his books; Excellent - worth the ride from Mpls.

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Misselt
Organization Name
East Central Regional Library
Street Address
244 South Birch Street
City
Cambridge
State
MN
Zip Code
55008-1588
Phone
763-392-0643
Email
bmisselt@ecrlib.org
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200