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Approved ACHF Programs

“These projects is made possible by a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library System and was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.”


Programs approved for 2013

Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
New Ulm Public Library 150th Anniversary of U.S. Dakota War Roundtable Aug. 23, 2012 $1310.00
New Ulm Public Library U.S. Dakota War Series: Don Heinrich Tolzmann Aug. 23, 2012 $1080.00
New Ulm Public Library Betsy-Tacy Musical Experience July 19-22, 2012 $450.00
Total: $2840.00


January, 2012


Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
South Central Service Cooperative SCSC Work for Water Fine Arts Seminar & Contest Feb. 24, 2012 $1500.00
Martin County Library Multicultural Festival Mar. 24, 2012 $715.00
Martin County Library Rhubarb Renaissance May 24, 2012 $355.00
Watonwan County Library Craftastic: Papercrafting Apr. 26, 2012 $495.00
Watonwan County Library The Unsinkable Titanic Feb. 16, 2012 $483.60
Watonwan County Library I love to read magic show Feb. 25, 2012 $330.00
Watonwan County Library Vaudeville in America Jan. 26, 2012 $560.55
Watonwan County Library From the Fields of Fairways: Classic Golf Clubs of MN Author event
May 3, 2012 $361.00
New Ulm Public Library History Day Hullabaloo Jan. 28, 2012 $470.00
Total: $5270.15


December, 2011

Partner Program Program Date $ Approved

Dyckman Public Library & Sleepy Eye Public

School Parent Teacher Student Asso.

I love to read-a-thon & Imagination

Express

Feb. 2012- Mar. 2012 $2068.00
Watonwan County Library Rhubarb Renaissance May 24, 2012 $330.00
Watonwan County Library Teen Karaoke Mar. 2012 $355.00
New Ulm Public Library Artist Del Iron Cloud mural unveiling Feb. 26, 2012 $ 650.00
Gaylord Public Library Exploring History in your backyard; Intergenerational Bus trip to New Ulm June 6, 2012 $1400.00
South Central Service Cooperative ASL: The Beauty of Language and Culture April. 21, 2012 $1000.00
Total: $5803.00



November, 2011

Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Watonwan County Library Hutchinson Artist Studio Tour Nov. 12, 2011 $1,100.00
Watonwan County Library Design your own T-Shirt Workshop Apr. 9, 2012 $715.00
Gaylord Public Library Remembering the Past, Sharing the Present Jan. 24 – Mar. 13, 2012 $685.00
Blue Earth County Library Paul Merklein draws Great Big Faces Jan. 3, 2012 $393.33
Lake Crystal Public Library Paul Merklein draws Great Big Faces Jan. 4, 2012 $393.33
Mapleton Public Library Paul Merklein draws Great Big Faces Jan. 4, 2012 $393.33
Blue Earth County Library Horse Drawn Trolley Rides at the Mapleton Library Nov. 30, 2011 $530.00
Total: $4210.00



October, 2011

Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Springfield Public Library U.S. Dakota War Series: Candace Simar Oct. 25, 2011 $332.20
Comfrey Area Library U.S. Dakota War Series: Candace Simar Oct. 26, 2011 $332.20
Dyckman Free Library U.S. Dakota War Series: Candace Simar Oct. 26, 2011 $332.20
Hanska Community Library U.S. Dakota War Series: Candace Simar Oct. 27, 2011 $332.20
New Ulm Public Library U.S. Dakota War Series: Candace Simar Oct. 27, 2011 $332.20
New Ulm Public Library U.S. Dakota War Series: Curtis Dahlin Apr. 19, 2012 $275.00
Gaylord Public Library Old Fashioned Christmas with Gordon Fredrickson Dec. 17, 2011 $550.00
Blue Earth County Library Dave Ramsey’s Financial Fitness Plan Nov. 8, 2011 $280.00
Blue Earth County Library Holiday Floral Arrangements Nov. 5, 2011 $280.00
Blue Earth County Library Antiques & Collectibles Lecture & Appraisal Dec. 10, 2011 $230.00
North Mankato Taylor Library Author: Julie Kramer Nov. 17, 2011 $680.00
Total: $3956.00


September, 2011

Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Gaylord Public Library Brain Night @ the Library Oct. 18, 2011 $400.00
New Ulm Public Library Zombie Survival @ your Library Oct. 3, 2011
$331.00
Martin County Library Zombie Survival @ your Library Oct. 3, 2011
$331.00
North Mankato Public Library Zombie Survival @ your Library Oct. 4, 2001 $331.00
Waseca Public Library Zombie Survival @ your Library Oct. 4, 2011 $331.00
Watonwan County Library Dick Kimmel’s History of Bluegrass Oct. 24, 2011 $770.00
Total: $2494.00

August, 2011

Partner Program Program Date $ Approved

St. Peter Library/

Creative Place

My House, Mi Casa: Community Art Project Oct. 2011 – May 2012 $1685.00
Watonwan County Library Teen Top Chef Nov. 21, 2011 $390.00
Watonwan County Library Teen Zombie Survival Guide Oct. 11, 2011 $1,320.00
Watonwan County Library Craftastic Make and Take Workshops Sept. 2011 – Nov. 2011 $890.00
Total: $4285.00


July, 2011

No grants made, due to State Legacy Fund Allocation Process.


June, 2011

No grants made, due to State Legacy Fund Allocation Process.


May, 2011

Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Gaylord Public Library Awesome Art around the World June 8 – 29, 2011 $1,200.00
Gaylord Public Library MN History Players – Stories June 9 – 30, 2011 $820.00
Gaylord Public Library Storytelling with Homeward Bound June 8 – 29, 2011 $1,520.00
Gaylord Public Library Sunsational Arts & Crafts June 7 -28 , 2011 $1,050.00
Henderson Public Library Patrick Mader – Storyteller June 10, 2011 $232.00
New Ulm Public Library Dance Lessons with Narren June 17 – 24, 2011 $144.00
New Ulm Public Library Kids’ Concert: Betty & Ocho June 21, 2011 $319.00
North Mankato Taylor Library Mad Science Summer Show June 9, 211 $365.00
North Mankato Taylor Library Magic from around the world June 22, 2011 $225.00
North Mankato Taylor Library Try your Hand June 18, 2011 $575.00
Waseca-LeSueur Reg. Library Art around the World June 1 – 30, 2011 $1,000.00
Waseca-LeSueur Reg. Library Jazz Concert June, 2011 $600.00
Watonwan County Library Teen Anime Fest June, 2011 $4,315.00
Wells Public Library Author Gordon Fredrickson May 5, 2011 $200.00
Arlington Public Library It’s a Small World/Solstice Celebration June 21, 2011 $1,025.00
Arlington Public Library Patrick Mader June 10, 2011 $247.00
Blue Earth County Library Minnesota Zoomobile (2 programs) June 30, 2011 $510.00
Henderson Public Library Face Paining with Ronald Guappone June 3, 2011 $140.00
LeSueur Public Library Instrument Petting Zoo June 28, 2011 $350.00
Montgomery Public Library Robert Halrbook Productions June 10 – 11, 2011 $1,400.00
Waseca Public Library King Tut Trip to Science Museum June 18, 2011 $2,534.00
Waseca-LeSueur Reg. Library Art of Belly Dancing June 23, 2011 $150.00
Total: $18,921.00




April, 2011

Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Arlington Public Library A day with Frank Quilici June/July 2011 $1,185.00
Blue Earth County Library We all tell stories- Yipeee! June 23, 2011 $1,230.00
Blue Earth County Library BOOKcrobatics July 7, 2011 $1,053.00
Blue Earth County Library The Bug Show Aug. 2, 2011 $846.00
Blue Earth County Library Homeward Bound Theater “Robotic Puppets” July 27, 2011 $530.00
Blue Earth County Library Jason Huneke’s Comedy & Juggling July 12, 2011 $780.00
Blue Earth County Library Spoons all over the world July 26, 2011 $1,020.00
Blue Earth County Library World of Science June 28, 2011 $828.00
Blue Earth County Library Baloons Around the World June 21, 2011 $930.00
Blue Earth County Library Amaxing Gnip Gnops Circus Aug. 3, 2011 $1,141.00
Bridges Community School Annie at the Children’s Theater May 27, 2011 $3,658.00
Comfrey Area Library Dennis Warner June 16, 2011 $400.00
Martin County Library Nature Interpretation, Art I & II July/Aug. 2011 $875.00
New Ulm Public Library U.S. Dakota War Series, John LaBatte May 21, 2011 $144.00
New Ulm Public Library MN River Valley Tour June 3, 2011 $996.50
North Mankato Taylor Library “You are Here: NM” Book Project June 18 – Sept. 12, 2011 $1,722.00
Springfield Public Library Bob the Beachcomber June 21, 2011 $355.00
Springfield Public Library Vogel’s Exotic Animals July 12, 2011 $130.00
LeSueur-Waseca Regional Library Brazilian Carnival June 2011 $950.00
LeSueur-Waseca Regional Library Come Dance With Me June 13 – July 22, 2011 $300.00
LeSueur-Waseca Regional Library Dance & Splash around the World July 28, 2011 $550.00
LeSueur-Waseca Regional Library Visiting Japan June 13-18, 2011 $325.00
Watonwan County Library Craftastic Make and Take Workshop May 24-Aug. 25, 2011 $2,060.00
Watonwan County Library Professor Marvel’s World of Wonder Magic Show Aug. 1-2, 2011 $2,090.00
Total: 24,098.50



March, 2011
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Children’s Museum Awesome Arts! Apr.- June, 2011 $3,300.00
Gaylord Public Library Storytelling Adventures June- Aug., 2011 $1,129.00
New Ulm Public Library Author visit: William Kent Krueger May,  2011 $1,090.00
St. Peter Public Library Author visit: Jill Kalz Apr.,  2011 $1,001.00
St. Peter Public Library Life on the River Mar., 2011 $286.00
Total: $7,331.00


February, 2011
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved

Faribault County Fair/

Blue Earth Public Library

Butterflies Flutter By July, 2011 $2,500.00
Gaylord Public Library Betsy-Tacy Book Club Mar. – June, 2011 $1,060.00
Martin County Library/TdS Battle of the Books Aug. 6, 2011 $3,850.00
New Ulm Public Library Magician Star Michaelina June 14, 2011 $522.00
North Mankato Taylor Library “You are here” Short Film Project Jan. – Aug. 2011 $1,385.00
St. Peter Public Library Family Reunions: More than just Food Feb. 16, 2011 $258.50
Watonwan County Library Hunter Games Laser Tag Feb. 2011 $900.00
Watonwan County Library Make Own iPod/Cell Phone Case May 2011 $385.00
Total: $10,861.00


January, 2011
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
New Ulm Public Library

Wit/Wisdome Norman Rockwell

& Lincoln and the Civil War

Mar. 3, 2011 $585.00
Children’s Museum Awesome Arts Dec. 2010-June 2011 $3,000.00
Martin County Library Jason Barron/Ballad of Northland Feb. 1, 2011 $650.00
Waterville Public Library Swings the Thing Feb. 25, 2011 $2,700.00
Watonwan County Library Design own T-Shirt Workshop Mar. 20, 2011 $720.00
Watonwan County Library Extreme Makeover: Hair Color Jan. 31, 2011 $275.00
Watonwan County Library Hip Hop Dance Class April 18, 2010 $570.00
Total: $8,500.00



December, 2010
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Comfrey Public Library Big Heart Creations, James Schattauer Feb. 5, 2011 $350.00
New Ulm Public Library Monday Night Park Concerts, Dick Kimmel & Co. Aug. 15, 2011 $1,384.00
New Ulm Public Library U.S. Dakota War Series: David Geister Mar. 10-12, 2011 $2,370.00
Martin County Library Cooking Minnesota Jan. 2011 – Mar. 2011 $1,975.00
Gaylord Public Library Novel Destinations Addendum Jan. 4 – Mar. 1, 2011 $675.00
Blue Earth County Library “Snow Queen”, Homeward Bound Theater Jan. 29, 2011 $430.00
Watonwan County Library Cake Decorating Workshop Mar. 24, 2011 $440.00
Watonwan County Library Creative Home Organization Workshop Jan. 27, 2011 $440.00
Watonwan County Library King Tut Trip to Science Museum Apr. 9, 2011 $2,950.00
Watonwan County Library Scandinavian Fest Mar. 26, 2011 $2,400.00
Total: $13,414.00



November, 2010
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
New Ulm Public Library Teen Pottery Workshop Feb. 28 – Mar. 21, 2011 $540.00
Gaylord Public Library Explore more History May 12, 2011 $1,310.00
Gaylord Public Library Novel Destinations Jan. 4 – Mar. 1, 2011 $490.00
Gaylord Public Library Santa Day – Llama Holiday Drama Dec. 11, 2010 $620.00
Blue Earth County Library Halvorson Family Band Dec. 7, 2010 $130.00
Blue Earth County Library Tutankhamun: Golden King Bus Tour Mar. 12, 2011 $2489.00
Children’s Museum Awesome Arts Oct. 2010 – May, 2011 $3,300.00
Waseca Jr. High School School-Wide Reading Program Dec. 2010 – Feb. 2011 $4,270.00
Total: $13,149.00



October, 2010
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Blue Earth County Library Crystal Collection Reindeer Dec. 3 & 4, 2010 $2,280.00
North Mankato Public Library Films on Second Oct. 14 ,2010 – Apr. 14, 2011 $1,315.00
Sleepy Eye Hist. Society Festival of Interests Nov. 4, 2010 $1,605.00
Total: 5,200.00


September, 2010
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
New Ulm Public Library History Day Workshop & Kit Nov. 18, 2010 $355.00
New Ulm Public Library Batik workshop for Adults Oct. 11 – Oct. 14, 2010 $1,175.00
Blue Earth County & Blue Earth County Library Blue Earth County: Then and Now Sept., 2010 – Feb., 2011 $3,414.00
Gaylord Public Library Creative Card Club Oct., 2010 – Dec., 2010 $975.00
Watonwan County Library ABC Watonwan County Sept., 2010 – June, 2011 $5,800.00
Watonwan County Library Craftastic Make and Take Workshops Sept. 17 – Oct. 21, 2010 $330.00
Watonwan County Library Teen Jewelry Making Workshop Dec. 7, 2010 $330.00
Watonwan County Library Teen Project Runway Oct. 21, 2010 $440.00
Watonwan County Library Teen Top Chef Nov. 18, 2010 $330.00
Gustavus Adolphus College & St. Peter Public Library Books in Bloom May, 6-8, 2011 $2,585.00
Total $15,734.00



August, 2010
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved

South Central Service Cooperative

& North Mankato Public Library

Deaf Awareness: Culture & American

Sign Language

Oct. 2010 – April 2011 $2, 500.00
Blue Earth County Historical Courthouse Art Gallery Aug. 2010 $4,022.00
New Ulm Public Library Babe Winkelman Sept. 21, 2010 $3,7100.00
Martin County Library Pumpkin Town – Fall Festival Oct. 30, 2010 $1,040.00

St. Peter Public Library

& Traverse des Sioux Treaty Site

Bringing to life Company D

Soldier’s Experiences

Oct. 28 & 29, 2010 $1,980.00

Blue Earth County Library

& Blue Earth County

Rapidan Dam Video $900.00
St. Peter Public Library St. Peter Reads $1,300.00
Total $15,452.00
July, 2010
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved

New Ulm Public Library

Author visit Kathy Sletto Sept. 6, 2010 $575.00
New Ulm Public Library Splash along with Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle & Jam Program Aug. 5, 2010 $375.00
Springfield Public Library Underwater Adventures Aquarium July 13, 2010 $382.50
Blue Earth County Library, Mapleton Victorian Garden Party Aug. 7, 2010 $1,197.00
Gaylord Public Library Exploring History with the Gaylord Library Oct. 7, 2010 $1,395.00
St. Peter Public Library St. Peter Reads Fall 2010 $5,300.00
St. Peter Public Library Bob the Beachcomber Park Concert Aug. 12, 2010 $550.00
Waseca Public Library Author visit Julie Kramer Sept. 20, 2010 $554.00
Watonwan County Library Author visti Will Weaver Sept./Oct., 2010 $2,090.00
Total $12,418.50



June, 2010
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
New Ulm Public Library Chad Lewis, MN Haunted Locations October 28, 2010 $330.00
New Ulm Public Library U.S. Dakota War Series, LG December 9, 2010 $330.00
Blue Earth County Library Exploring Bright Ideas August 4, 2010 $461.75
Blue Earth County Library Petting Zoo August 11, 2010 $547.50
Blue Earth County Library Raptors of Minnesota August 18, 2010 $860.00
Blue Earth County Library Minnesota Zoomobile June 24, 2010 $510.00
Blue Earth County Library 20th Century Magic July 27, 2010 $930.00
Blue Earth County Library Star Michaeline (Magician) July 15, 2010 $519.00
Blue Earth County Library Magician Brian Richards July 20, 2010 $615.00
Blue Earth County Library Peter Bloedel’s Vaudeville Show July 22, 2010 $430.00
Blue Earth County Library Magic of Reading Show July 13, 2010 $1,005.00
Blue Earth County Library Gator Alley & Company July 6, 2010 $780.00
Blue Earth County Library Reptile & Amphibian Discovery July 1, 2010 $205.00
Blue Earth County Library Gallimaufry July 8, 2010 $530.00
Blue Earth County Library Mr. Song-Strummin’ Storyman June 29, 2010 $1,080.00
$9,133.25
May, 2010
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Blue Earth County Library Inside the Rapidan Dam May 2010-July 2010 $2,500.00
New Ulm Public Library U.S. Dakota War Series, Dr. E.L. October 7, 2010 $755.00
New Ulm Public Library U.S. Dakota War Series, MLW August 19, 2010 $800.00
Martin County Library CLIMB Theater Group July 19 – July 23, 2010 $1,440.00
Martin County Library Comic Book Artist Workshop July 12, 2010 $475.00
North Mankato Library Phil Baker Concert June 22, 2010 $450.00
Watonwan County Library Bookcrobatics July 26-27, 2010 $1,500.00
Watonwan County Library Flower Arranging Workshop July 22, 2010 $500.00
Watonwan County Library Handmade Card Workshop June 17, 2010 $440,00
Watonwan County Library Jewelry Making Workshop August 26, 2010 $440.00
Watonwan County Library Musical Storytime July 8 & July 15, 2010 $550.00
Watonwan County Library Prairie Ecology Bus Center July 7,8,9 & 16, 2010 $1,212.00

Watonwan County Library Youth Development

Mankato Moondogs Baseball Game July 12 & 14, 2010 $530.00
Wells Historical Society Wells Depot Museum (Software) May 2010 $1,250.00
Total $12,842.00
April, 2010
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Betsy-Tacy Society Literary Landmarks & Story Book Kits April – August 2010 $2,950.00
Blue Earth City Chamber of Commerce Art in the Park June – August 2010 $2,450.00
Montgomery Public Library Outlaws of Minnesota June 29, 2010 $150.00
New Ulm Public Library Foreign & Independent Film Series May 2010 - April 2011 $499.00
Waseca Public Library What I Learned from a Book May 18, 2010 $740.00
North Mankato Public Library Making Waves Through the Arts June 14 – August 31, 2010

$750.00

North Mankato Public Library Try your Hand June 19, 2010 $780.00
Watonwan County Library Teen Origami Workshop June 23, 2010 $469.00
Watonwan County Library Make a Splash SRP Kickoff June 7, 2010 $207.00
Watonwan County Library Will Hale & the Tadpole Parade June 10, 2010 $1,971.00
Watonwan County Library Paint your own Pottery May 27, 2010 $475.00
Total $11,441.00
March, 2010
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Watonwan County Library Fancy Nancy Tea Party April 10, 2010 $192.50
Blue Earth County Library Centennial Celebration of the Mapleton Carnegie Library May 3 & 4, 2010 $5,550.00
Blue Earth County Library Raptors of Minnesota March or April, 2010 $445.00
Blue Earth County Library Dead Sea Scrolls Field Trip May 8, 2010 $1,960.00
Blue Earth County Library Exploring Bright Ideas Science Museum of Minnesota March or April, 2010 $435.00
Waseca Public Library Old Time Sing Along with Bob June 21, 2010 $160.00
Waseca Public Library Beethoven, Beach Boys & Belly Flops June 12, 2010

$525.00

Blue Earth City Chamber of Commerce Giant Museum, Phase 2 March – June, 2010 $2,500.00
Springfield Public Library Wonderweavers Storytellers June 1, 2010 $380.00
Gaylord, Winthrop, New Ulm, St. Peter, Blue Earth County, Lake Crystal, Mapleton Public Libraries Mankato Symphony: Hayden Go Seek at Libraries April – May, 2010

$4,500.00

Gaylord Public Library Chess Celebration April 2 & 3, 2010 $860.00
Gaylord Public Library Half-Pint Parties with Read Gaylord June 16, 2010 $360.00
Total $17,867.50
Traverse des Sioux Library System Battle of the Books August 7, 2010 $3,080.00
Traverse des Sioux Library System Evening with Harmon Killebrew April 8, 2010 $8,320.00
Traverse des Sioux Library System Evening with Annie Griffiths May 4, 2010 $10,000.00
Traverse des Sioux Library System Evening with Jeannette Walls June 10, 2010 $20,000.00
Total $59,267.50
February, 2010
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
4 Playwrights Project Traveling Reader’s Theatre April – June, 2010 $2,500.00
Watonwan County Library Audubon Society: Ron Windingstad April 22, 2010 $275.00
Watonwan County Library Wendy’s Wiggle Jiggle and Jam June 28, 2010 $1,300.00
Watonwan County Library Hunter Marionettes June 17 & 18, 2010 $1,700.00
New Ulm Public Library Secrets to Success in Country $330.00
New Ulm Public Library Peter Bloedel’s Perpetual $400.00
Winthrop Public Library Area Arts & Craft Show Feb. 27, 2010 $400.00
Martin County Library Pizza in the Park $720.00
Total $7,625.00
January, 2010
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Gaylord Public Library and Sibley East Schools “A Writer’s Path” April – June, 2010 $3,3307.00
Unity in Community, St. Peter Winter Read March, 2010 $3,960.00
Martin County Library Lunch at the Library January – March, 2010 $1,600.00
Martin County Library Arts and Chocolate February, 2010 $625.00
Martin County Library Splashdown with Bob the Beachcomber June, 2010 $990.00
Arlington Public Library Artisan Bread/Healthy Breads March, 2010 $2,500.00
The Echoes Mankato Concert January, 2010 $875.00
Blue Earth City Community Ed. Great Decisions Discussion Series February, 2010 $875.00
New Ulm Public Library Evening with Dave Gehrke February, 2010 $350.00
Total $16,707.00
December, 2009
Partner Program Program Date $ Approved
Sweet Adelines Ticket to Broadway December 1, 2009 $610.00
Watonwan County Library Wizard School February, 2010 $1,540.00
New Ulm Public Library Evening with Fred Daly March, 2010 $239.20
New Ulm Public Library Evening with Edward Micus January, 2010 $263.12
New Ulm Public Library Evening with Nicole Helget February, 2010 $239.20
New Ulm Public Library Grassroots Pub. Workshop $377.20
New Ulm Public Library Orphan Trains April, 2010 $131.89
New Ulm Public Library Deborah Kogan Ray December, 2009 $3,417.60
Watonwan County Library Evening with William Kent Krueger May, 2010 $750.00
Watonwan County Library Design your Own T-Shirt March, 2010 $935.00
Watonwan County Library Self Defense Workshop April, 2010 $550.00
Watonwan County Library Wilderness Adventures (2) February, 2010 $300.00
Hartley Elementary & Waseca Public Library Intro. to Authors & Illustrators February & March, 2010 $2,325.00
Total $11,678.21
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