Jim Jayes

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$477
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Mower
Goodhue
Mower
Goodhue
Project Overview

Jim Jayes offered two interactive programs, one focused on magic and comedy, and the other highlighting the stories told by his hand-carved string puppets.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$477
Other Funds Leveraged
$162
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will have enhanced knowledge and understanding of the topic. Attendees will have a positive experience at the library. After seeing this program, people will want to return to the library for future programs. Patrons and librarians will express that vetted programs are of high quality. Surveys will be handed out following events.

Measurable Outcome(s)

After the program everyone agreed that they would return to the library for quality programs like this one. Nearly everyone said they learned more about the topic presented today, and that they liked the performance. Some comments included, "He held the children's attention the entire time - comical" and "(I liked) how the children laughed, and that he said a library is a place to learn and a place to have fun."

Source of Additional Funds

Zumbrota Public Library, Brownsdale Public Library, City of Brownsdale

Project Manager
First Name
Krista
Last Name
Ross
Organization Name
Southeastern Libraries Cooperating
Street Address
2600 19th Street NW
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901-0767
Phone
507-288-5513
Email
kross@selco.info
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200