Robert Halbrook

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$2,574

Project of

Northwest Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

November 2011

End Date

November 2011

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Marshall

Pennington

Project Overview

Robert and Lynn Halbrook have been performing educationally significant programs for elementary schools and libraries throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin since 1998. Srategically weaving entertaining routines (utilizing drama, magic, comedy, and audience participation) with educational messages (benefits of reading, appropriate eating habits, regular exercising habits, bullying, etc.) has become their trademark. Vampires, Witches & Ghosts introduces its guests to a variety of books authored by both topical and classical writers. On display and presented during the program are a variety of artifacts gathered from around the world.

Project Details

Total Attendance: 32 (public) 50-75 (Partner) --- Event Dates: November 16, 2011 Thief River Falls Public Presentation, November 17, 2011 Warren High School School Presentation, November 17, 2011 Warren Public Presentation

Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

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

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$2,574

Direct expenses

$2,574

Administration costs

$66

Number of full time equivalents funded

0.00786877394636015

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, post-test; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status

Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Attitudes –Patrons were urged to have an open mind when approached with information. Patrons were engaged in the process and seemed to really enjoy the artifacts and demonstrations.
2. Skills –Patrons learned how to cross reference fact and fiction in relation to the realities of the topic vs. the amplified version depicted in literature and media
3. Knowledge – Patrons gained an insight to the origins of vampire lore, as well as facts regarding witches – the actual definition and those ideas that spurred witch hunts. He tied all the information he presented to books available in the library, and many patrons requested the listing of those books.
----- Comments from participants in the program included:
- Have an “open” mind! Very interesting.
- Very pleasant and enjoyable – time flew by!
- Would love to have him return again!
- Would highly recommend
- Fascinating and entertaining

Source of Additional Funds

Northwest Regional Library and partner: Warren High School.
Partner Organization Contribution/Role in Programs:
Mr. Peterson, Dean of Students, and Ashley Anderson, Librarian from the Warren High School coordinated with NWRL to set up a student presentation in their auditorium.