Vetted Program: Charlie Maguire
The Vetted Programs were created by request of the SELCO public library directors. This turnkey program provides the opportunity for a variety of artists, musicians, authors, and storytellers to share their performances.
63 participated
To have participants recognize the library is a place to experience quality programming.
Increase participants' knowledge of different arts and cultural heritage topics/programs.
Expose library patrons to arts, performances, events they may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience in their community.
Evaluations were done using surveys, focus groups, and/or interviews.
“Rated the program 9-10 stars!” ”Fun, interesting, and GRIPPING!” The sound system was loud and clear! Everyone thought loved Charlie McGuire!” “Great and very worthwhile. One of the best music programs by far to come to LeRoy!” “I would rate today’s program excellent! It was very worth my time and the effort I made to attend with my husband and granddaughter.”
So fortunate to have a library in our small town and the efforts that are made to bring entertainment and knowledge.” “Absolutely! Entertaining and educational. Learned some Minnesota history I had never heard before.”
learn.” “We have a wonderful library, with a wonderful librarian who is the best we have ever had! She gets us everything and anything we want.” “I am so thrilled that these library programs are offered through SELCO libraries!”
5) What did (participant) like best about this program?
MN stories, history, great music, great stories, entertaining, history about MN in song writing, informative, great musical talent, all of it, originality of ballads, singer's appreciation of history, historical stories, learned some MN history, enjoyed his music, music (songs) with history of MN, story telling, great voice, adlibbing with music and tale, loved his song history, songs, interesting.
SELCO, LeRoy Public Library, LeRoy Center for the Creative Arts, Preston Public Library, Preston Area Arts Council