Hooked on Books and the Arts Too!
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,050
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2016
End Date
February 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carver
Project Overview
Featured author Paulette Bogan will be the guest author at Hooked on Books morning event that includes free family education and activities in support of reading and literacy and the arts. Venue will be supported by many local professionals offering age-appropriate activities, centered on reading and arts culture.
Project Details
2000 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,050
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$2,050
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Opportunity for parents/caregivers to provide cultural community building experiences with their young children with no cost attached.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Children, parents and family members totaling over 2000 participated in a morning of fun activities focusing on art and the joys of reading. Families loved how there were activities for everyone of all ages. A presentation and book signing by author Paulette Bogan and a variety of entertainment, crafts, and vendors were also experienced by attendees.
Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
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