Reading is FUN-damental by Don B.

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$900
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2017
End Date
June 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Chippewa
Yellow Medicine
Chippewa
Yellow Medicine
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

592 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$900
Direct expenses
$900
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)

Children learned more about the art of unicycling and juggling. Performer encouraged children to utilize books to find information about hobbies that are not as common, such as juggling. Several children checked out books on a variety of subjects that the presenter talked about. Information was presented in a fun manner that everyone enjoyed.

Source of Additional Funds

Montevideo Fiesta Days Committee

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