Minnesota Books for Minnesota Youth

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,824
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2016
End Date
August 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Becker
Clay
Clearwater
Mahnomen
Norman
Polk
Wilkin
Becker
Clay
Clearwater
Mahnomen
Norman
Polk
Wilkin
Project Overview

In conjunction with the Once Upon A Reader statewide program, Lake Agassiz Regional Library purchased 700 copies of 10 Pigs: An Epic Bath Adventure written by Minnesota author, Derek Anderson. Copies of the books were handed out to Minnesota youth around the LARL region.

Project Details

700 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F., No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,824
Other Funds Leveraged
$252
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Minnesota youth will experience a program designed around the theme of Derek Anderson's book. In addition, youth will be given a copy of 10 Pigs: An Epic Bath Adventure to keep. An outcome includes Minnesota parents and caregivers learning about the Minnesota author and his book, in addition to networking with other Minnesota parents and caregivers. Parents and caregivers will be given evaluation forms to fill out following the programs and events.

Measurable Outcome(s)

LARL distributed 700 copies of Ten Pigs books to children around the LARL region.

Source of Additional Funds

Lake Agassiz Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Liz
Last Name
Lynch
Organization Name
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Street Address
118 5th Street S.
City
Moorhead
State
MN
Zip Code
56560
Phone
218-233-3757 ext. 127
Email
lynch@larl.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200