Reading is FUN-damental by Don B.

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$800
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2016
End Date
August 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kandiyohi
Kandiyohi
Project Overview

A high energy program featuring juggling, magic, and unicycling that encourages children to find amazing books on these and other topics.

Project Details

148 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$800
Direct expenses
$800
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will be entertained by a program of illusion, juggling, unicycling, etc., filled with humor and fun. Their curiosity will be piqued after seeing the program and participants will be inspired to check out children’s books and other resources to learn more about these topics.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants:
1) were very attentive and entertained throughout the 45-minute program, during which the performer involved several audience members,
2) were impressed at how well the performer incorporated books during the show and emphasized books can teach you some of the same tricks and skills. The audience responded by checking out many of the books on display after the program. Participant Response:
The performer was fantastic, great at engaging the kids. It was wonderful how he related everything to books! This was the best program we’ve seen at the library.

Source of Additional Funds

City of Atwater

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
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