Author Talk: Al Batt
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$402
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2014
End Date
May 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Waseca
Project Overview
Humorist and Minnesota birder Al Batt spoke about his book "A Life Gone to the Birds." He read from his book, told jokes, shared his favorite birds, and answered questions from the audience. He ended the program by signing books and taking photos with attendees. Prior to the reading, the Farmers Friends 4-H club sold their handmade bird houses for $10 each.
Project Details
25 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$402
Other Funds Leveraged
$322
Direct expenses
$724
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants will become more familiar with Minnesota birding, enjoy an outstanding presentation and enjoy direct access to a talented and humorous birder.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The 4-H group sold out early and their leader thanked everyone for inviting them to take part in the event. Many attendees had not been inside the library before. It was a warm community event. Select comments were collected from post-program written surveys: "I did not know so many people were interested in birds." "[I appreciated] the manner in which Batt presented his stories, easily, drawing the audience into reminiscences with him."
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002
Phone
(507)625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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