Professor Marvel’s Amazing Archaeological Adventures
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,177
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
July 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
Robert and Lynn Halbrook will present “Professor Marvel’s Amazing Archaeological Adventures,” a fun, interactive program about archaeology that incorporates magic, comedy and a strong emphasis on reading and “digging for good books” at the public library.
Project Details
351 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,177
Other Funds Leveraged
$180
Direct expenses
$1,357
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
This program will provide valuable information about archaeology as well as the importance of learning through books and other resources at the public library. Participants will have a greater understanding and appreciation of fascinating topic. Outcomes will be measured through a post-program survey, anecdotal responses and comments by those who attended the program.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience was treated to a variety of magic and comedy with an underlying message of the importance of reading and the habit of life-long learning. Comments from participants were all very positive after the program and the message of learning and exploring through books and other library material resonated throughout the audience's verbal feedback.
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
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