Vetted Performer: Jim Jayes

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,799
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
Wabasha
Rice
Olmsted
Mower
Houston
Wabasha
Rice
Olmsted
Mower
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. Jim Jayes offered two interactive programs, one focused on magic and comedy, and the other highlighting the stories told by his hand-carved string puppets.

Project Details

452 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
$1,799
Other Funds Leveraged
$160
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 participant responded that they would see this program again! They felt is was a quality program, and that they learned and laughed a lot. Some comments from children (target audience) include: "Yes, want to learn more about magic", "I like this stuff", "Good for families", and "Liked the puppet best. Like the library".

Source of Additional Funds

Wabasha Public Library, Wabasha Kellogg Public Schools,

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