Kitchigami Reads/Kitchigami Writes: Joel Karsten

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2015
End Date
March 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Wadena
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Wadena
Project Overview
Minnesota nonfiction author Joel Karsten presented at eleven locations within the region. He discussed his journey into becoming a published author and provided a presentation of the topic in his popular book Straw Bale Gardening.
Project Details
501 attended
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,600
Other Funds Leveraged
$250
Direct expenses
$5,600
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

A paper survey was available for attendees at all events to fill out to determine if the event was enjoyable and educational.

Measurable Outcome(s)

100% of respondents agreed with the statement that they had an enjoyable time and 83% agreed with the statement that they learned more about Minnesota nonfiction writers.

Source of Additional Funds

KRLS $250.00

Project Manager
First Name
Marian
Last Name
Ridge
Organization Name
Kitchigami Regional Library
Street Address
1300 West St. Germain
City
Pine River
State
MN
Zip Code
56474-0084
Phone
218-587-2171
Email
ridgem@krls.org
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200