Professor Marvel's Musical Magic Show - Robert Halbrook

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$350
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2015
End Date
May 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Jackson
Jackson
Project Overview
Each year Robert the Reading Wizard creates a special reading focused show to complement the year's summer reading theme. Designed for children PK through 5th grade, the FUNTASTIC magic show is filled with magical & musical adventures. This highly interactive show helps kids discover the myriad roles music and reading plays in their lives. The show focuses on books & literacy.
Project Details
117 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$350
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$350
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Create an interest in attending the summer reading programs at the library.
Result in children reading throughout the summer.
Provide the opportunity to attend free artistic and educational programs which would not otherwise be available to children. Participant evaluation/surveys and anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

98% of the evaluations returned indicated they would not have been able to have this experience without the support of the library.
100% of the evaluations returned indicated they would attend another Legacy sponsored program if it was offered.
Gained knowledge about the many resources available at the library.

Source of Additional Funds

The school provided the use of the auditorium, allowed the children to attend during the school day, and promoted the library's summer reading program.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
(507) 376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200