Scott County Library - Arts in the Libraries
Scott County Library sponsored a series of programs that provided a variety of artistic, creative and cultural experiences in branch libraries for the local community.
Over 313 library visitors viewed needlework and historical spinning and crazy quilt demonstrations by local experts during Needle and Thread activities, including 7 immigrants at an Asian weaving demonstration in Savage; collaboration with quilting groups was strenghtened, as several participated informally in demonstrations as well.
731 preschool and school-age children and adults experienced professional storytelling, including 22 immigrant family members at "Children's Stories From India" and "Yoga Storytime".
269 school-age and teen participants created quality visual art pieces during Minnetonka Center for the Arts programs; relationship with thew Shakopee schools was strenghtened by offering class as a reward to art show winners.
Location, Date, Program and Attendance:
Belle Plaine Branch Library -
March 27, 2010 - Needle and Thread Series with Deanna Geer/The Landing; Drop Spindle Demonstration - 29 attendees
May 7, 2010 - Storytime Sendoff Series; Abrakadoodle "Emma's Turtle Model Magic - 18 attendees
June 18, 2010 - Summer Storytime Kickoff - Wonder Weavers Storytellers, "Wild, Wet & Wacky" - 75 attendees
June 23, 2010 - Make-A-Book with Mary Jo Pauly - 11 attendees
Jordan Branch Library
March 20, 2010 - Needle and Thread Series - Knitting Demonstration - 75 attendees
May 4, 2010 - Storytime Sendoff Series - Yoga Storytime with Elizabeth Sundell - 25 attendees
June 15, 2010 - Summer Storytime Kickoff - Bob Gasch, "Is the Water Wet?" - 88 attendees
June 30, 2010 - Make a Book with Mary Jo Pauly - 9 attendees
Elko New Market Branch Library
May 7, 2010 - Storytime Sendoff Series with the Wonder Weavers Storytellers - 16 attendees
June 18, 2010 - Summer Storytime Kickoff Series with Mike Mann, "Soap, Soap, Don't Forget the Soap" - 32 attendees
June 23, 2010 - StoryClay Teller with Maureen Carlson - 30 attendees
New Prague Branch Library
March 27, 2010 - Needle & Thread Series with Elizabeth Freeberg, Knitting Demonstration - 25 attendees
June 17, 2010 - Summer Storytime Kickoff with the Wonder Weavers Storytellers, "Wild, Wet & Wacky" - 48 attendees
June 23, 2010 - StoryClay Teller Series with Maureen Carlson - 35 attendees
July 7, 2010 - Make-A-Book with Mary Jo Pauly - 22 attendees
Prior Lake Branch Library
March 20, 2010 - Needle & Thread Series with Allie Hafez, Beading Demonstration - 45 attendees
March 20, 2010 - Needle & Thread Series with Pam Bottem, Applique & Hand Quilting Demonstration - 45 attendees
March 20, 2010 - Needle & Thread Series with Kate Muhlenhardt, Hand Embroidery Demonstration - 45 attendees
June 17, 2010 - Summer Storytime Kickoff with Zaraawar Mistry from Dreamland Arts, Children's Stories from India - 70 attendees
June 28, 2010 - Make-A-Book with Mary Jo Pauly - 39 attendees
July 7, 2010 - Printmaking for Teens with Leah Hughes from Minnetonka Center for the Arts - 7 attendees
Savage Branch Library
March 27, 2010 - Needle & Thread Series with Melanie Willett, Saori Weaving Demonstration - 20 attendees
March 28, 2010 - Needle & Thread series with Deanna Geer from The Landing, Drop Spindle Demonstration - 15 attendees
May 3, 2010 - Storytime Sendoff, Yoga Storytime with Elizabeth Sundell - 46 attendees
May 7, 2010 - Storytime Sendoff with the Wonder Weavers Storytellers - 66 attendees
June 15, 2010 - Summer Storytime Kickoff with Zaraawar Mistry from Dreamland Arts, Children's Stories from India - 52 attendees
June 21, 2010 - Sidewalk Chalk with Leah Hughes from Minnetonka Center for the Arts - 31 attendees
June 22, 2010 - Jewelry Making for Teens with Leah Hughes from Minnetonka Center for the Arts - 12 attendees
July 7, 2010 - StoryClay Teller Series with Maureen Carlson - 28 attendees
Shakopee Branch Library
March 25, 2010 - Needle & Thread Series with Kathleen Klehr from Scott Co Historical Society, Scott County Crazy Quilters Demonstration - 14 attendees.
April 20, 2010 - Storytime Sendoff - Yoga Storytime with Elizabeth Sundell - 38 attendees
May 13, 2010 - Art Show Winners Workshop with Leah Hughes from Minnetonka Center for the Arts - 76 attendees
June 16, 2010 - Summer Storytime Kickoff with Storyteller Mike Mann, "Soap, Soap, Don't Forget the Soap" - 64 attendees
June 28, 2010 - Make-A-Book with Mary Jo Pauly - 42 attendees
June 29, 2010 - Drawing Foundation for Teens with Leah Hughes from Minnetonka Center for the Arts - 11 attendees
July 13, Jewelry Making for Teens with Leah Hughes from Minnetonka Center for the Arts - 9 attendees
Partner Organizations:
Belle Plaine, Jordan, New Prague, Prior Lake and Savage Quilting Groups -
Hosted quilt shows in branch libraries to coincide with needlework demonstrations.
Scott County HIstorical Society -
Coordinated with crazy quilters to provide demonstration and hands-on program at Shakapee Branch Library
Shakopee Schools -
Cooperated with the Shakopee Branch Library to display elementary art show winners and sent winners to Cartoon workshop provided by Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.
Scott County residents have new opportunities to explore and understand artistic creations and expanded exposure to a wide variety of cultures.