ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,051
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2018
End Date
April 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lake
St. Louis
Lake
St. Louis
Project Overview

Three libraries gathered together to create a literature day with authors, discussions, and activities.

Project Details

65 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91-HF, No707, Article 4, Sect. 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,051
Other Funds Leveraged
$403
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome of the author/literacy is to allow patrons the opportunity to experience a variety of authors/literature that expose them to different genres. A survey was distributed to receive feedback from those attending the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. 75% strongly agreed that this was an enjoyable experience and 85% strongly agreed that they would attend a similar event.

Source of Additional Funds

5 libraries provided space, staff, and additional promotion for the programs and approximately 3 regional newspapers provided marketing through press releases, photos and interviews with artists and performers.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Weikum
Organization Name
Arrowhead Library System
Street Address
5528 Emerald Avenue
City
Mt. Iron
State
MN
Zip Code
55768
Phone
218-741-3840 ext. 230
Email
jim.weikum@alslib.info
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200