Teddy Bear Band

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$811
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2019
End Date
October 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kittson
Marshall
Pennington
Red Lake
Roseau
Kittson
Marshall
Pennington
Red Lake
Roseau
Project Overview

Since 1985 the Teddy Bear Band has joyfully engaged children, families, and stuffed friends with entertainment that encourages active participation and high levels of FUN. This Minnesota Music Award winning band even received a proclamation for September 10th as Teddy Bear Band Day throughout Minnesota! Their musical program encourages language and literacy.

Project Details

1,692

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91-HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$811
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We distributed evaluation forms after each program. We hoped patrons would have a new understanding and/or appreciation for music and/or literacy. We hoped it would show children in attendance that you can be creative, have fun and learn something at the same time. We also hoped that patrons would leave with a stronger association of the library as a place to experience arts and cultural programming.

Measurable Outcome(s)

78% of respondents said this program enhanced their knowledge and understanding of music and literacy, and 100% said they were more likely to think of the library as a place to experience arts and cultural programming. Comments included, "What a great treat for our students! Thank you for bringing them here to us" and "the kids love anything music it seems it really engages them" and "The TBB was very engaging! They really had the kids be a part of the show."

Source of Additional Funds

n/a

Project Manager
First Name
Kristi
Last Name
Hanson
Organization Name
Northwest Regional Library
Street Address
210 LaBree Avenue
City
Thief River Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56701-0593
Phone
218-681-1066
Email
hansonk@nwrlib.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200