Transcript Liz Ruhland - Eureka! Leadership Program

Liz Ruhland
Contra Costa County Library
Bring people together to:
•Share literary experience
•Enjoy cultural programs
…and build community
Many people helped paint the fence
Timeline
2010
November: Planning begins
2011
August: Publicity push
September: Cultural programming
October: Book discussions
Cultural Programs
• Scholar talks
• Mark Twain Festival
• Mark Twain Re-enactor
Over 750 participants!
Bob Hirst
General Editor,
Mark Twain Project
Linda Rugg
Chair, Scandinavian Department
UC Berkeley
Book Discussions
• In October
• For children and adults
Return on Investment
Inputs:
$5,000 LSTA Grant
$1,000+ from community groups
Outputs:
750+ attendees at programs and
assemblies
+ Additional participants in book
discussions
How successful so far?
Survey results:
96% in favor of another Kensington Reads
82% feel a greater sense of community
Thank you!
California State Library
Friends of the Kensington Library
Kensington Community Council
Kensington Improvement Club
For further information:
Liz Ruhland
[email protected]