Twice Told Tales
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,847
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2012
End Date
December 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Project Overview
The folktale collection of Minneapolis Central Library comes to life through special storytime performances including singing, acting, dancing and storytelling. After performances, children and caregivers will be able to create a themed art piece. MC Children’s Library will offer exhibits of the collection and in-library activities in the week leading up to the performance.
Project Details
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Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,847
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$2,847
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Patrons will have a new appreciation for a classic folktale.
Patrons will understand that early literacy skills are necessary to prepare their children for Kindergarten.
Patrons will have the opportunity to create an art piece with their children.
Patrons will check out related library materials.
Measurable Outcome(s)
96% learned more about American tall tales.
70% learned more about the books at Minneapolis Central.
52% plan to check out related materials.
100% had fun participating in the performance.
92% enjoyed making the family art project.
100% rated the quality of the program as very good or better.
Selected comments:
“Awesome program. Great to get the kids involved.”
“Excellent program -- the actors were awesome!”
Source of Additional Funds
Mixed Precipitation
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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