Kitchigami Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013
Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems, which encompass 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional public library system receives a formula-driven allocation from the annual $3 million Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant.
Kitchigami Regional Library System (KRL) is a consolidated regional public library system in north central Minnesota. KRL has nine branch public libraries located in five counties: Beltrami, Cass, Crow, Wing, Hubbard, and Wadena. With Arts and Cultural Heritage funds, KRL and its member libraries present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations. Programs contribute to the cultural vitality of the region and build a lasting legacy.
The Everett Smithson Band drew in large crowds throughout the Region. The band generated excitement with their enthusiasm and catchy beats. One commenter said it was, "a great musical experience-very lively and music for all tastes - a good use of tax dollars." Another commenter remarked on their cultural exposure from the program saying, "I love Zydeco - thank you for bringing it to the frozen north!"
A unique program that was well received throughout the region was a historical presentation about Minnesota's grand peonies presented by Harvey Buchite, owner of Hidden Springs Flower Farm in southeastern MN. As a past president of the American Peony Society, he brought his enthusiasm and knowledge to the presentations. One participant noted they, "very much enjoyed the historical emphasis ," while another participant said they were, "so impressed by Harvey Buchite's depth of knowledge. Super!"
These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.
Total Number of Programs Held: 42
Total Attendance: 6,803
Total Number of Partnerships: n/a
$16,000 in-kind contributions
These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.
Total Number of Programs Held: XX programs
Total Attendance: X,XXX people
Total Number of Partnerships: XX partnerships
Kitchigami Regional Library