Vetted Performer: Funtime Funktions - Global Games

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,042
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
Olmsted
Goodhue
Houston
Mower
Olmsted
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. Global Games teaches about the fun side of world cultures as attendees are introduced to a variety of toys and games from different countries. Volunteers are chosen and almost immediately show how easy they are to play and experience success, and at the end everyone has a chance to show off what they've learned through featured mini performances of their own! Global Games helps kids develop skills and build self esteem while gaining new respect for world cultures.

Project Details

237 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
$2,042
Other Funds Leveraged
$768
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)

Nearly every respondent said that they thoroughly enjoyed the program and that they would return to the library for future opportunities to experience arts and culture. Although some librarians expressed that the performer was not organized prior to the show, attendees expressed that they were impressed by the performance and pleased by what they learned. Some comments about the favorite part of the program include "I loved the world to kid connection. - Focus on perseverance. - I learned a lot! - Interacting with the games."

Source of Additional Funds

Brownsdale Public Library, City of Brownsdale, Van Horn Public Library, Hokah Public Library, Friends of Hokay Public Library, City of Hokah, LeRoy Public Library, LeRoy Community Center

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