Gay Pride Month 2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,408
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2012
End Date
June 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
A variety of programs celebrating Gay Pride, including: a storytelling event for families, a storytelling event for adults, and an early literacy booth at an off-site gay pride celebration.
Project Details
100
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,408
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$2,408
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will hear stories that celebrate different cultures.
Patrons from a diverse background will feel welcome in the library.
Patrons will check out related library materials
.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Booth feedback from staff: 100% of staff informed booth visitors of library resources. Staff interacted with attendees who were pleased to have the library present at the event. Storytelling event for famillies survey results: 100% of patrons indicated that they heard stories from a variety of families and/or cultures. 100% feel welcome at the library. 81% have or plan to check out related library materials. Storytelling event for adults evaluation results: 100% rated the quality of the program as good or better. 100% felt welcome at the library. 83% felt the stories represented a variety of cultural backgrounds. 39% have or plan to check out related library materials. (Attendance figures represent storytelling events only.)

Source of Additional Funds

Color Coordination; Family Equality Council; Rainbow Rumpus; Rockstar Storytellers; Twin Cities Pride

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200