The Magic of Mike Prestby

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$633
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Blue Earth
Project Overview
The Magic of Mike Prestby is a multi-faceted program that incorporates comedy, magic, puppets and storytelling into the theme of “Every Hero Has a Story”. His presentation strongly promotes reading and library use. Utilizing puppets and stories, he will present “Super Chicken”, “Fred Lightrear, the Amazing Firefly”, “The Amazing Drawing of Houdini” and much more.
Project Details
317
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$633
Other Funds Leveraged
$162
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Using audience participation, Mike will present a fun and informative program that promotes reading, challenges participants to explore new horizons and experience a variety of entertainment styles. The program will encourage young readers to stretch their imaginations and develop a habit of life-long reading. The audience will be surveyed by observation and post program anecdotal responses.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Mike’s performance was excellent by way of audience participation and the message of imagination. Those who attended stated that his multi-faceted program was not only fun but also challenged the audience to explore and expand their knowledge and continue their pave to life-long learning. Exit comments were all favorable.

Source of Additional Funds

Blues Earth County Library, Mapleton Library, Lake Crystal Library, Local businesses in Lake Crystal and Mapleton, Mankato Free Press, KEYC-TV, TJ and Lisa Radio program.

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
56002-5488
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