Writers in the Library - Spring 2015

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,964
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2015
End Date
March 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Children at the Sumner Library will Kids at Sumner Library have created a song with folksinger Larry Long, and Larry Long and Friends will perform the song and other music for the Hennepin County residents.
Project Details
43 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,964
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$4,964
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will explore the meaning of community by sharing life experiences. Patrons will create a song inspired by stories that have themes about overcoming difficulties. Patrons will have the opportunity to share their musical creation through a public performance. Patrons will engage in an enjoyable musical activity.

Measurable Outcome(s)

At this program, Somali youth collaborated with Larry Long and other community members to write a song about their hopes and dreams that they performed at a public performance. At the performance, 93% experienced folk music. 100% experienced different cultures. 86% learned about community. 23% planned to check out library materials about this topic. 100% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments:
“Wonderful to highlight our Somali citizens and children.”
“Thanks for this beautiful and meaningful program.” “Wonderful program for both youth & elders. Thank you.”

Source of Additional Funds

Community Celebration of Place

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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200