Vetted Program: Kevin Strauss
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.
347 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.
1) How many kids want to learn more about today's subject?
250
2) How many kids would see this program again?
275
3) How many kids would come to the library for another program?
300
4) Favorite part of the program?
The stories Kevin told; Take a deep breath and smile; Turn to the side; When students were able to participate; "what do you mean by that" saying
5) What do the kids want to learn more about now?
More Bully Blocker ideas; how to protect yourself from bullies; How to stop bullies
Adult Input
What did (participant) like best about this program?
Good Story Teller
Message taught by well-known stories
His enthusiasm
Tips -- take a deep breath and smile; turn sideways
Ideas on how to handle "bully" issues
Number of Adult Surveys Collected
16
1) Quality of the Program
13 rated all 5's
3 rated 4's
2) Positive Experience
all positive responses
3) Enhanced knowledge and understanding
yes
4) More or less likely to think of library as a place to experience cultural or arts programming
more
5) What did (participant) like best about this program?
People enjoyed the stories as a way to learn Minnesota History in an entertaining, humorous way. He had a marvelous way of bringing people into the story. It was fast paced. People enjoyed seeing their neighbors.
SELCO, Rushford-Peterson Schools, Mabel Public Library