Skullduggery and Willy Wonka's Magical Chocolate Factory

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2014
End Date
March 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Big Stone
Project Overview
Two magical shows were performed by Robert and Lynn Halbrook. Skullduggery included magical tricks about pirates and recommended books about pirates for the kids to read. Willy Wonka's Magical Chocolate Factory consisted of tricks on inventing things, making candy, and bubble gum.
Project Details
244 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Direct expenses
$500
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This magic show uses books as the basis for the magic tricks. Being a part of the show will encourage kids to come to the library to look for the books, and to study up on magic.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The children and adults were given book titles that related to pirates, inventing things, making candy, and magic. Children were able to be participants in the show and could see and be part of the show.

Source of Additional Funds

The library provided posters for advertising. The chamber of commerce included the shows in all of the advertising they did. The school provided the space for the program and the janitorial staff to help with setup. KDIO did ads about the magic shows the

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
450 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56241
Phone
(320)235-6106 x68
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200