Minnesota's twelve regional library systems, which encompass more than 350 public libraries in all areas of the state, can benefit from a portion of the Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Through State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, each regional library system is eligible to receive a formula-driven allocation from the annual $2.5 million Minnesota Regional Library System Legacy Grant. Viking Library System (VLS) is a federated regional public library system with central services located in central western Minnesota.
Our mission is to expand access to literature and cultivate relationships in communities across the state of Minnesota by bringing two authors to nine locations, for a total of 14 events.
AchieveMpls, in partnership with MacPhail Center for Music, Children's Theatre Company, and Givens Foundation for African American Literature, will expand arts learning opportunities for 750 pre K-7 Minneapolis Public School students through programs that enhance the school curriculum and positively impact student learning.
Capitol Region Watershed District is partnering with St. Paul Public Schools to implement a variety of highly visible Best Management Practices at Central High School that will improve the quality of stormwater discharged to the Mississippi River. A tremendous amount of sediment is discharged from the school annually due to the large impervious areas and lack of vegetation. Implementing the projects will reduce sediment by 86% and phosphorus by 90% over the target area annually.
