Vetted Program: Dazzling Dave
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.
1446 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.
It was "a great performance -- very interactive and professional," that Dave did a great job "linking it all back to reading. . . and encouraging them to check out books about. . . hobbies" of all kinds, that he was "entertaining, held the kids' attention, informative," that he showed "considerable skill," and finally that they appreciated him using volunteers from the audience.
"He was entertaining and fun to watch for all ages." "Everything." "Teaching." "Interaction - understanding kids developmentally." "Broke down the steps and skills for yoyo tricks." "It was entertaining, fun, learned a lot." "The tricks, especially knocking chip off ear." "Entertainer, sense of humor." "Friendly delivery & interaction & teaching how to yoyo."
Dave is truly an amazing entertainer! The children were engaged for the entire time! I would highly recommend him.
Number of Adult Surveys Collected
25
1) Quality of the Program
23 answered with a 5
1 answered with a 4
1 answered with a 3
2) Positive Experience
22 answered with a 5
2 answered with a 4
1 answered with a 3
3) Enhanced knowledge and understanding
20 answered with a 5
5 answered with a 4
4) More or less likely to think of library as a place to experience cultural or arts programming
24 answered 5
1 answered 4
5) What did (participant) like best about this program?
"Entertaining, good with the kids."
"Very engaging for the kids."
"Well prepared program! VERY VERY GOOD!"
"He worked learning into his program and encouraged reading about your interests."
"It really captured and kept the kids attention!"
"He kept it moving and entertaining."
"Dave's excitement and skill in sharing his knowledge and encouraging kids to pursue learning not just entertainment."
"I loved the music and how he explained everything at an understanding level."
"Dave was AMAZING! Program was funny and a learning experience."
"My kids loved it ALL!"
"He was very good at teaching the tricks"
every single yo-yo book we have in our library collection got checked out
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