Dia de los Ninos -- Spring 2014
Patrons will be connected to art, books, stories and/or libraries. Patrons' Latino culture will be experienced through creating or observing art, music, dance puppetry or bookmaking. Patrons will check out related library materials.
95% felt that these programs honored Latino culture. 94% felt that the Spanish language was honored. 88% were more likely to visit the library again after attending these programs. 59% planned to check out Latino-related library materials after attending these programs. 68% planned to check out Spanish-language library materials after attending these programs. 100% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments: “[The program] was riveting and authentic. A must see again. They moved every part of their bodies in dance. We loved the conch shells. We love the stories on that one Native American costume. We've attended the Navajo and Chippewa pow-wows but the Aztec Indians did better; they performed with every part of their bodies. They explained that their feathers were real.”, “The best part of the event was having come and found traditional outfits from our country and see how our children enjoy wearing them, it's so valuable for us parents because our children represent the Latino pride of the future.”
Alice Smith School; Anne Sawyer-Aitch; Aztec Dancers; Bloomington Public Schools; Bloomington Theatre and Art Center; Earl Brown Elementary; Emerging Little Linquists Academy; Fraser Pica-Headstart; Isela Ibarra; Kalpulli Ketzal Coaticue; La Opportunidad;