The Bazillions

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$382
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2014
End Date
June 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Nicollet
Nicollet
Project Overview
The Bazillions, a band that uses music to teach literacy, performed a concert in our Fire Station Garage. After the show, families visited the library, signed up for the summer reading program, and checked out materials.
Project Details
90 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$382
Other Funds Leveraged
$125
Direct expenses
$507
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Children gained early literacy skills while enjoying the music. Some of the children who have never been to the library before visited the library and checked out materials.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The children and parents who attended the program left singing songs about reading. They also visited the library and spent quality time together.

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