Author Talk: Guy Gibbon

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$281
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
July 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Faribault
Faribault
Project Overview
Guy Gibbon, author of "Archaeology of Minnesota" published in 2012, visited Winnebago to speak about his book. He focused his presentation on the Faribault County area and the Winnebago Community.
Project Details
62 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$281
Other Funds Leveraged
$180
Direct expenses
$461
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This program will provide valuable information about archaeology as well as the importance of learning through books and other resources at the public library. Participants will have a greater understanding and appreciation of fascinating topic. Outcomes will be measured through post-program anecdotal responses and comments by those who attended the program.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We expected 35-45 people to attend this program. We had 62 people attend the event. 33 of these people completed a survey. We anticipated that 50% will be attending an author program for the first time. 25 indicated this was their first author program (40%). We anticipated that 25% will be visiting the Winnebago Area Museum for the first time. 10 indicated this was their first visit to the museum (16%).

Recipient Board Members
75% Attendees will learn more about the history of Winnebago.
75% Attendees will learn something new about the Archaeology of the state of MN
75% Attendees will express interest in reading or learning more about the topic
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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200