Things That Go Bump in the Night

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2016
End Date
October 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Blue Earth
Project Overview

In this program, geared for ages pre-K through 5th grade, Robert and Lynn Halbrook will use story-telling, drama, comedy, magic, lots of great books and audience participation to illustrate their central theme: "Reading is monstrously great fun!" Every time a book is opened, readers have the opportunity to explore extraordinary worlds, meet outrageous characters and learn to do the most amazing things.

Filled with Halloween-themed magic and comedy, each routine promotes a specific book. Topical and classical books are selected based upon a graduated scale of preK through 5th grade. Then, magic and illusion are woven throughout its pages--magic especially crafted to illustrate that book. Finally, kids will get some trick-or-treating safety tips.

Project Details

275 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Other Funds Leveraged
$260
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn about the value of books and reading, magic, and through an entertaining presentation, performing arts using comedy, magic, story-telling and audience participation. They will also learn Halloween safe practices.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Those who attended the program were very pleased with the content of the program and the performers. Robert and Lynn consistently provide quality entertainment as well as encouragement to explore and read about those elements within their program that the young audience enjoyed most.

Source of Additional Funds

Blue Earth County Library, Mankato Free Press, New Country 93, KEYC-TV.

Project Manager
First Name
Ann
Last Name
Hokanson
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
ahokanson@tds.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200