One Book Willmar

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,100
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
Kandiyohi
Kandiyohi
Project Overview

One Book Willmar offers the community an opportunity to read, think, talk, listen, and grow together. Everyone reads the same book and then gathers to discuss. "Wintering" by Peter Geye is the featured book. Geye will present about his writing and answer questions from the audience.

Project Details

22 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
$1,100
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

One Book Willmar will bring people together to share a common literary experience. It exposes participants to new perspectives, voices, and themes. Participants will learn about the author of this year's selection, his writing process, and his insights on writing fiction.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants learned about the writing and research process including stories about the North Shore, the author himself, and insights of fiction writing. Participants appreciated the opportunity for discussion with the author.

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200