Dakota County Library - El Dia de los Ninos

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Status
Completed
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Dakota
Dakota
Project Overview

atin American music, a Mariachi band, Spanish and English storytimes, crafts and even a piñata are all part of Dakota County Library’s annual spring celebration of El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day).

In April 2010 the Dakota County Library sponsored the Latin American music of Leo and Kathy Lara and the Mariachi band, Trio Mexico. Program included Spanish/English storytime, music and crafts.

Project Details

Total # of Program/Activities: 2
Total attendance 600+

Dates and locations:
* April 17, 2010 - Heritage Library - (Lakeville)
* April 24, 2010 - Wentworth Library (West St. Paul)

The Laras provided an educational and entertaining performance that left both audiences with a greater appreciation and knowledge about Central America.

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.Audience participants will gain a greater appreciation and knowledge of the Central American culture, langauge and stories

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