Professor Marvel's World of Wonder

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$1,682

Project of

Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

August 2011

End Date

August 2011

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Watonwan

Project Overview

Professor Marvel’s World of Wonders provides a creative and interactive atmosphere where kids quickly learn that through reading anything is possible.

Project Details

261 total participants in 5 programs. Event Date: 8/1 + 8/2/11, Location: Butterfield City Hall, Lewisville American Legion, Watonwan County Library, Madelia Elementary School Auditorium, Darfur City Hall

Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$1,682

Other Funds Leveraged

$460

Direct expenses

$2,142

Administration costs

$43

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will experience the joys of magic, engage with the magicians, and check out materials about magic from the library.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Some evaluation form responses: 1. Did you enjoy the program? Yes: 114, No: 1, Good: 4, Very good: 3 Comments: I represent Watonwan County on the Traverse des Sioux regional board and "Bob" does a great job! It was very good. -- I brought my granddaughter who was visiting us. She loved the program and so did I! Many thanks. / 2. Did you enjoy interacting with the magicians? Yes: 109, No:3 / 3. Will you check out any of the books mentioned in the program? Yes: 90, No: 15, Maybe: 3, Not sure: 1, Not yet--too young

Source of Additional Funds

Traverse des Sioux Library System and Robert & Lynn Halbrook, Butterfield City Hall, Lewisville American Legion, Watonwan County Library, Madelia Elementary School Auditorium, Darfur City Hall. Partner Organization(s) Contribution/Role in the Program: Butterfield City Hall, Lewisville American Legion, Watonwan County Library, Madelia Elementary School Auditorium, Darfur City Hall - Venues, Robert & Lynn Halbrook - performers