Jack Pearson, Musician & Storyteller
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$255
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2014
End Date
February 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kandiyohi
Project Overview
February is I Love to Read Month, and Jack's I Love to Read program is the perfect fit. Jack tells stories of books and the love of reading through music that opens the world of information and imagination.
Project Details
68 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$255
Direct expenses
$255
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The program will help generate excitement for the summer reading program as well as reading in general. The children will also hear a musical performance which will help cultivate an interest in music.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Completed surveys showed positive comments about the performer. The children wanted to hear and learn more about music. Jack had a wide variety of musical instruments including a guitar, banjo, spoons, and a jaw harp.
Source of Additional Funds
The Willmar Early Childhood Coalition had a staff member on hand to help with the program. They also created a poster to advertise the event as it was a W.O.W. event.
Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
444 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56235
Phone
(320)235-6106 x62
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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