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Wartime Family Event: World War II Memories - Minnesota during WWII 2011

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$115
Project of
Lake Agassiz Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Status
Completed
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Polk
Polk
Project Overview

Joint sponsored program used the Kits the Regional Library System received from the Minnesota Historical Society as part of the joint State-wide Minnesota's Greatest Generation partnership. The main topic of the program was Women and the Home Front.

Project Details

Event Dates, Locations and Attendance at each individual event:

03/04/2011 - Golden Link Living Center in Crookston - 9 attendees

Partner Organization(s): Our Savior's School, Golden Link Senior Center

Partner Organization(s) Contribution/Role in the Program:

A school student and teacher came and talked about the student's great uncles letters during WWII to his family. Golden Link Senior Center hosted the event.

2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$115
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; Describe proposed end user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.

  • Goal was to "pick the brains" of the seniors that attended.
  • A discussion would be started and the seniors would jump in with memories.
Measurable Outcome(s)

A summary of evaluations are:1.  The program met my expectations.

  • Strongly agree (3)
  • Agree (5)
  • Disagree (0)
  • Strongly disagree (0)
  • No opinion (0)

2.  The program was enjoyable for children of all ages.

  • Strongly agree (1)
  • Agree (3)
  • Disagree (0)
  • Strongly disagree (0)
  • No opinion (0)

3.  The program was a fun learning experience.

  • Strongly agree (3)
  • Agree (5)
  • Disagree (0)
  • Strongly disagree (0)
  • No opinion (0)

4.  The program enhanced my knowledge and understanding of the Greatest Generation.

  • Strongly agree (3)
  • Agree (5)
  • Disagree (0)
  • Strongly disagree (0)
  • No opinion (0)

5.  The program increased my interest in Minnesota History.

  • Strongly agree (5)
  • Agree (3)
  • Disagree (0)
  • Strongly disagree (0)
  • No opinion (0)

6. After participating in this program today, are you more likely or less likely to think of the library as a place to experience family programming?10 - (2)   9 - (1)   8 - (1)   7 - (1)   6      5 - (1) 4          3          2          1                               7.  Please rate the overall quality of the program.

  • Excellent (1)
  • Good (5)
  • Fair (0)
  • Poor (0)
  • No opinion (0)

8.  Please rate the overall helpfulness of the program staff and volunteers.

  • Excellent (0)
  • Good (0)
  • Fair (0)
  • Poor (0)
  • No opinion (0)

9. On a scale of 10 to 1, how likely is it that you would recommend this program to your friends or family?10 - (2)   9 - (1)   8 - (2)   7     6    5 - (1)         4          3          2          1         10.  What did you like best about this program?     

  • Interesting
  • Hearing about Minnesota's part in war
  • Information sharing - comments from audience
  • The history of Minnesota
  • Sharing/hearing stories
  • The pictures

11.  How could we improve this program?

  • Disappointed - more people should have attended!!
  • More involvement from community

12.  How did you find out about this event? Please check ALL that apply.

  • Flier or brochure (1)
  • Email notification (0)
  • Facebook (0)
  • Word of Mouth (2)
  • Newspaper listing (1)
  • Library website (0)
  • Radio (2)
  • Member newsletter (0)
  • Other: Library (1) Presenter (1)

13.  Have you attended a family-oriented program at your library before?14.  How often do you visit your local public library?

  • 1-3 times a week (3)
  • 1-3 times a month (2)
  • 1-3 times a year (1)
  • Once every few years or so (0)
  • Never(0)

15.  Your gender:16.  Your age:

  • 13-19 (1)
  • 20-29 (0)
  • 30-39 (0)
  • 40-49 (1)
  • 50-59 (1)
  • 60-69 (0)
  • 70+ (3)

17.  Your race: Please check ALL that apply.

  • African American/Black (0)
  • American Indian (0)
  • White/Caucasian (6)
  • Spanish/Hispanic/Latino (any race) (0)
  • Asian American/Pacific Islander (0)

Other race:18.  Your total annual family income:

  • <$25,000 (0)
  • $25,000 - $49,999 (0)
  • $50,000 - $74,999 (2)
  • $75,000 - $99,999 (0)
  • $100,000 - $124,999 (0)
  • $125,000+ (0)

19.  With whom did you come to the program? Please check ALL that apply. 

  • I came alone (2)
  • Spouse or significant other only (2)
  • Family member (3)
  • Friend (1)
  • Other:

20.  Including yourself, how many people are in your group?21.  Were there children with you today?0 to 5                           6 to 12 - (1)                 13 to 18 - (2)22.  What is your zip code?  56716 (5)

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