Library Day at the Kanabec County Fair

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,258
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2012
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kanabec
Kanabec
Project Overview
East Central Regional Library partnered with the Kanabec County Fair to host a "Library Day" at the fair. Bacchanal Promotions presented three 45-60 minute shows that included an aerialist, fire eater and another sideshow act. The first program was held at the Mora Public Library and included a brief history of the circus along with a hands-on workshop. The second and third shows took place at the Kanabec County Fairgrounds. These shows all took place on July 25, 2013.
Project Details
857 attended
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,258
Other Funds Leveraged
$269
Direct expenses
$12,528
Administration costs
$314
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.06
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn about: circus performance, its history and the influences other performing arts, such as theatre and dance, have had on its development; develop an understanding of the terminology used by circus performers and the procedures used to insure safety in both training and performance; develop an increased self-confidence in observing that each individual circus performer has unique talents as do they; and increase circulation of library materials about the circus and circus performers.

Measurable Outcome(s)

59% of those attending the Library Day at the Fair enjoyed the activity, but only 54% said it met their expectations. Comments at the fairgrounds included: Myself and the kids were amazed and had a great time: DON'T EAT LIGHT BULBS, NOT KID APPROPRIATE. The program at the library received mixed results with only 50% rating it as excellent and only 50% saying it met their expectations. Comments included: great job, I like how they incorporated the importance of books with what they were performing; thank you for coming to town!

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library, Kanabec County Agricultural Society

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