Spoons All Over the World
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,020
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2011
End Date
July 2011
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
The Spoon Man explains how he fell in love with reading, the effect that it had on his grades, and the doors it opened in his life. He emphasizes that reading is like lifting weights for your brain and why we should make it a lifelong skill. He challenges the students to read at least 15 minutes per day. The Spoon Man brings a unique talent and message to his audience.
Project Details
312 total participants in program. Event Date: 7/26/11, Location: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton; Attendance at each individual event: Mankato - 172, Lake Crystal - 78, Mapleton - 62
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,020
Other Funds Leveraged
$38
Direct expenses
$1,058
Administration costs
$26
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience will be encouraged to develop a habit of reading. learning and opportunities.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The Spoon Man spread the word the word that "anything is possible." Learning, reading and exploring opens endless possibilities for young and old alike.
Source of Additional Funds
Traverse des Sioux Library System and The Spoon Man - Performer
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002
Phone
(507)625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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