Vetted Performer: Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,868
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Mower
Goodhue
Houston
Mower
Goodhue
Houston
Project Overview

The Vetted Programs were created by request from SELCO public library directors and intended to involve less library staff time dedicated to individual programming plans. Library staff expressed a desire for a simple, turnkey program approach that they could easily implement and manage for their communities. SELCO and the Vetting Committee maintain a catalog of performers on contract with SELCO to provide their services. Eagle Bluff's STARLAB features an inflatable planetarium to showcase stars and constellations, and provides an accurate environment for discussing stories and history relative to Minnesota night skies throughout the seasons.

Project Details

351 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,868
Other Funds Leveraged
$504
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will have an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the topic.
Attendees will have a Positive Experience at the library.
After seeing this program, people will want to return to the library for future programs.
Patrons and librarians will express that vetted programs are of high quality.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The audience for these presentations is most often children, so the survey results mainly included their observations. Nearly all of the children said they would return to the library for future programs. Everyone described it as a quality program with good stories, opportunities to learn, and a chance to have fun. Some comments include " [surprised by] how many Harry Potter names were taken from objects in the night sky", and that they liked "the stories - Sharing it with my daughter - The beauty and stories of the constellations".

Source of Additional Funds

Pine Island School, Van Horn Public Library, Hokah Public Library, Friends of Hokah Public Library, City of Hokah, Austin Public Schools, Austin Public Library

Project Manager
First Name
Krista
Last Name
Ross
Organization Name
Southeastern Libraries Cooperating
Street Address
2600 19th Street NW
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901-0767
Phone
507-288-5513
Email
kross@selco.info
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200