In Capable Hands

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$14,768
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2012
End Date
February 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Fund Administration
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Project Overview
In Capable Hands, a physical and comedic family entertainment duo performed 14 shows at each of ECRL's 14 branches from July 31 thru August 7, 2012. The show included music, juggling, comedy and tons of fun for families of all ages.
Project Details
1240 children and adults attended the programs.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$14,768
Other Funds Leveraged
$706
Direct expenses
$15,474
Administration costs
$378
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.04
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn about comedy, juggling, magic while observing the performance and be introduced to the 2012 children's summer reading program and that visiting the library is more than just checking out materials.

Measurable Outcome(s)

92% of those that attended the program enjoyed it and rated it excellent. Attendees also said: This was the best cultural/heritage event I have ever attended; I liked the tie-in to using your local library and encouraging reading to kids;

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library; Aitkin High School; Cambridge Intermediate School; Pine City Elementary School; East Central Schools

Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Misselt
Organization Name
East Central Regional Library
Street Address
244 South Birch Street
City
Cambridge
State
MN
Zip Code
55008
Phone
(763)689-7390
Email
bmisselt@ecrlib.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200