Legacy Sponsorship Grants 2011: Little House on the Prairie week
As patrons entered the library, they would see a mannequin dressed in prairie garments and bonnet. Five tables were set up with information, crafts, and books. Many handouts were available with information, such as mileage from one move to another, how to braid rugs, quilt making, and more. We had antiques on display such as a butter churn, an (heavy) iron, lantern, slate, washboard, etc. A miniature covered wagon and supplies was displayed. With that with had information on how much each item weighed, and how much was on the wagon. There several items such as this. Various games from that era had instructions and were available. Log cabins were made from various items, but probably the most popular was the edible log house. Each family had the opportunity to make a quilt square. Horse shoe could be played. Hair could be curled with rags, and many other things were going on. A table was set up with all the "Little House" books, including board books etc. Someone was available to read to anyone that wanted to be read to.
The cheerleaders of the Edgerton Public School helped with some of the crafts.
All ages were welcome. Some attendees came to reminisce. Some came for the information and some for the crafts.
There was such a variety that all could enjoy.
Little House on the Prairie Week was held on July 6 - July 10, 2010.
Program held at the Edgerton Public Library the week of July 6 - 10, 2010.
210 people attended the various programs. 16 programs were held during the event.
Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status
Attendees learnedhow much time and work tasks took in the late 1800's. Churning butter took a long time, the iron was extremely heavy. There was at least one patron that admitted she had never read one of the Little House books, and she seemed interested, maybe more in the DVD's. Patrons whose ancestors have not been in the country for a long time, were made aware of our American History. One mother was in this morning and said her 4 children are now"addicted" to Laura and her family.