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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 15:36:59 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 19:40:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: James Asbury <jamesasbury@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Programming for young adults
WE have started a YA group on yo-yos, and juggling. It is attracting
mostly young men between the ages of 12 and 19, about 40 per month in
its two months of existance and more promising to come all the time.
There are a number of experts in the group who help others who are not
quite so advanced. What we have found is that most of the older teens
were the same folks who used to drive us nuts with their skateboards
and rollerblades out in front of the library. Guess they are making the
transition to "skill toys." I always wanted to get the rollerbladers
somehow involved in a program, but never could figure out a way to do
that without endangering people or protect the library from lawsuits.
This is a much safer program.
We have 15 to 20 minutes of semi-formal demonstrations, and then
everyone breaks up and starts to practice and give tips to one another
for another 1.5 hours. Staff does almost nothing, except set up videos
on these arts each month for background during the practice sessions,
and encourage check out of related books. A number of them have
discovered the Internet and have begun exploring their craft there.
They have started talking about organizing competitions and tours.
What I like most about this program is that it is bringing in patrons
who would never think of setting foot inside a library.
Berry
jamesasbury@yahoo.com
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 06:35:06 -0700 (PDT)
From: nancy snyder <snydernj@yahoo.com>
Subject: Stumper: apple pigs
Does anyone know how to make "apple pigs". This is
probably in the book, Apple Pigs by Ruth Orbach but
we don't have this in our system. Thanks for your help.
nancy snyder <snydernj@yahoo.com>
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 23:18:52 EDT
From: PIKLY@aol.com
Subject: Re: end of summer reading program
I really appreciate everyone's comment on this subject. I wonder if one of
the problems may be that the summer reading program is ending before summer
vacation is over. We try to go until late August (this year it is August
21st) which helps us have very few late people. If kids do turn in things
late, we have just a few prizes left but it is better than nothing. School
starts just a few days after our deadline, so it seems to reduce a lot of
this problem. Just a thought.
Thanks,
Penny Peck
San Leandro Public Library, CA
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 09:09:18 -0500
From: Ian McKinney <ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: end of summer
Hi Kristin,
We keep prizes and so on available for one week after the end of the Club,
and tell anyone who wants something during that period that all prizes may
not be available and we will do our best to accommodate them.
It helps if you put the dates of the program right on the reading records.
The way our club works, you have to have your reading record to check in
(well, or a piece of paper if you lost your record, but we'll give you a
new one if you do). So any stragglers who insist that they weren't told
can be shown the dates that were right in front of them the whole time.
- --Ian
Ian McKinney Tippecanoe County Public Library
Youth Services Librarian 627 South Street
(765) 429-0121 Lafayette, Indiana 47901-1470
ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us
http://www.tcpl.lib.in.us/youth/
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 23:03:20 -0400 (EDT)
From: Carol Scrimgeour <scrimgeo@lemming.uvm.edu>
Subject: stumper solved pickling jars in basement
Wow! My request really rang alot of bells; in fact, they were ringing all
over the country!
Our patron was very pleased to find out the title, which was:
The responses were overwhelmingly for HARRY AND THE TERRIBLE WHATZIT, by
Dick Gackenbach, HM, 1977.
Thank you to everybody who took the time to inform me.
Carol Scrimgeour
Youth Services Librarian
Fletcher Free Library
235 College Street
Burlington Vermont 05401
802 865-7216
scrimgeo@lemming.uvm.edu
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 09:27:39 -0400
From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
Subject: Re: Aliens Books
Speaking of pushing the envelope, What do people do with Poppy Z. Brite et
al ? I lilke to think I'm' pretty broad minded, but this kind of splatter
punk/horror really leaves me feeling pretty queasy. Do we really need to
buy YA's whatever they want or can we with clear consciences pass on the
darkest stuff? On the same note - do people buy Korn and Limp Bisket for
their AV collections?
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
Susan Lafantasie wrote:
> Do any of you have the Aliens Books I, II, III in you YA collection?
> (Earth Hive, The Female War, Nightmare Asylum). Has anyone read these?
> Appropriate for older YA? Thanks!
> Susan LaFantasie, MLS
> King County Library System
> slafanta@kcls.org
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:20:13 -0700
From: hedy_harrison@ci.cerritos.ca.us
Subject: SRP completions
I'll add my two cents: IT IS UNIVERSAL! i.e., late returns.
We hold over prizes or whatever is left over for one week.
Then as vacationers trickle in we offer what is left of book prizes and
certificates.
The kids are happy, the parents are happy and the staff is comfortable.
How can we alleviate or eliminate this? If anyone has the answer please
publish it in every journal and include it in every website. We've done
everything mentioned by "yakkers." They still don't get it!
Merrily rolling along....
Hedy L. Harrison, Cerritos Public Library
hedy_harrison@ci.cerritos.ca.us
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 06:53:23 PDT
From: "Jeanenne Reid Robinson" <jrrchild@hotmail.com>
Subject: re: knights/dragons, snakes
Thanks to everyone who responsed to my request for ideas about knights,
dragons, and snakes. I have found some new things that I can try with my
school-age group. Thanks so much.
Jeanenne Robinson
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 10:15:31 -0500
From: "Dana Campbell" <danac@siuslaw.lib.or.us>
Subject: Stumper
I have a patron who remembers reading a book as a young girl (70's) about
a little girl who is walking into the mist and when the air clears she
has traveled back in time and is now at a harbor.
Does this ring a bell for anybody? TIA
Dana C.
Dana Campbell, Youth Services Librarian
Siuslaw Public Library
PO Box A
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 997-3132
danac@siuslaw.lib.or.us
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 11:07:12 -0500
From: Ian McKinney <ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: Re: "curfew" on adults
>> When I toured the San Francisco Public Library, I was told that their
>> children's room does not admit adults unless they are accompanied by a
>> child.
>
>That's great, but what about adults doing research for a teaching degree, a
>MLS or even an adult getting books for a child who for whatever reason can't
>get to the library?
"Hold on, sir, you can't come in here without a child."
"Oh, I'm here with my inner child--I'm getting books for him."
"Oh, okay then!"
(with apologies to Toni--thanks for the explanation!)
Ian McKinney Tippecanoe County Public Library
Youth Services Librarian 627 South Street
(765) 429-0121 Lafayette, Indiana 47901-1470
ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us
http://www.tcpl.lib.in.us/youth/
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 12:03:51 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Allison J. Enger" <aenger@monroe.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Stumper--Bayou answer
Hello,
I want to thank everyone one who sent me an answer on my stumper about the
girl in the bayou, a cajun little red riding hood (we thought).
Feliciana Feydra LeRoux : a Cajun tall tale / by Tynia Thomassie ;
illustrated by Cat Bowman Smith and
Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp by Mercer Mayer
were the two titles mentioned the most. We have these in the system, and
I have requested them.
Talking Eggs by Robert San Souci; illustrated by Pinckney and
Petite Rouge: a Cajun twist to an old tale / by Sheila Hebert Collins ;
illustrations by Chris Diket
were also mentioned. I am requesting these as well.
I would like to thank everyone so very much for their help. My patron is
thrilled with the choices, and that she will soon be reunited with the
book she loved.
Allison
Allison J. Enger, MSLIS Dundee Branch Library
Community Librarian 144 E Main St
aenger@monroe.lib.mi.us Dundee MI 48131
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 09:11:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: cathy ryne <cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us>
Subject: rainbow story time
Hi everyone! At the end of our preschool story hour last night, a little 4
year old came up to me and asked if we could do a Rainbow story time. I
thought that would be a great idea and wondered if you could suggest any
crafts and/or books that would go along with this theme. Please answer
directly to me and I will post the results. Thank you again for all your help!!
Cathy Ryne
Sierra Madre Public Library
Sierra Madre, California
cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 12:11:33 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
Subject: STUMPER - SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL
Dear Pubyackers,
Ever have a question you KNOW you've seen the answer to? We have
a patron who wants to know the origin of the three monkeys and "See no
evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" The closest we've gotten is a painting
or fresco or carving over the door of a Japanese Buddhist temple. Our
patron wants to know the origin of the lore or story this piece of art
represents. Any help would be much appreciated. Please respond to
jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us. Thanx a bunch. - jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@freenet.columbus.oh.us
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 11:47:37 -0500
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: How to Join the Freedom to Read Foundation
How to Join the Freedom to Read Foundation
The Freedom to Read Foundation leads efforts to stop censorship
wherever it arises. The Foundation works with librarians, authors,
booksellers, and civil libertarians to ensure that you decide what you
want to read.
Membership categories are
$10.00 Student Member
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By joining FTRF, you will
* Help defend the First Amendment in the
courts*including the U.S. Supreme Court
* Support librarians around the country besieged
by attempts to restrict library materials and services
* Expand the freedom to read by offering legal
and financial help in cases involving libraries and librarians,
authors, publishers, and booksellers.
* Receive the quarterly Freedom to Read
Foundation News*which includes articles and timely reports on
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Make your check payable to
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For more information, call Jonathan Kelley at 800-545-2433, ext. 4226
or write to ftrf@ala.org or jokelley@ala.org.
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 12:18:53 -0500
From: Julie Carlyle <jcarlyle@kckpl.lib.ks.us>
Subject: STUMPER: Teddy Bear Picture Book from the 1970's
I have a book I've been trying to locate for sometime now. Its a
picture book about teddy bears. Each bear is dressed differently and
has their own specially decorated tree home. This was the only book I
would checkout my entire first grade year. That means it was probably
published in the mid 70's. I've tried alot of different resources but I
thought someone might remember this book.
Thanks, please reply directly to me.
Julie Carlyle
Julie Carlyle
Youth Services Supervisor
Argentine Branch, Kansas City Kansas Public Library
jcarlyle@kckpl.lib.ks.us
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 10:32:53 -0700
From: "Cass Mabbott" <cass@palos-verdes.lib.ca.us>
Subject: RE: Youth Internet Training
When I worked at Seattle Public Library, we did two types of Internet
classes that were a lot of fun.
The first was one that I taught to kids to show them how to use the
"Homework Helper" Website that I had made for the library. I designed
a
worksheet that was a scavenger hunt. I would tell them what page to click
on and from there I asked them a few questions that would make them get
familiar with the page. The kids thought it was a lot of fun but I did make
too many questions, so it took them a long time.
The other thing that we did at Seattle Public was a Web camp called Web
Travellers. My supervisor organized this great idea where kids sign up
ahead of time and come to camp for one week, every day from 9-1pm. The
whole point of the camp was to have them emerge from it savvy Web users.
Their mission was to colonize Mars. Each team (2 or 3 kids) had a specific
topic on which to focus: recreation, food, transportation, etc. They then,
used the Web to create ideas for what they saw as their vision for Mars.
This is a very sketchy outline of what we did but I will tell you that the
kids really loved it. At first, they just wanted to play games on the
computer, but after we started the classes, they really got into it.
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask,
Cass Mabbott
Young Readers Department Head
Palos Verdes Library District
Rolling Hills Estates, California
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pubyac@nysernet.org [mailto:owner-pubyac@nysernet.org]On
> Behalf Of mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:25 AM
> To: pubyac@nysernet.org
> Subject: Youth Internet Training
>
>
> Hello!
>
> For those of you who conduct Internet training classes for youth
> (3rd-6th grade), have you ever used a scavenger hunt type activity
> to teach kids how to browse, search, etc? We are moving from a
> lecture type class to a hands-on format (yeah!) and I'm looking for
> some fun activities to use with the kids. Any suggestions would be
> greatly appreciated!
>
> TIA
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> Mindy Schafer mschafer@tln.lib.mi.us
> Assistant Dept. Head
> Youth Services
> Novi Public Library
> Novi, Michigan
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 13:56:41 -0500
From: Judy Stewart <stewartj@clpgh.org>
Subject: Homeschoolers
We would like to reach out to homeschooling groups but it seems that in our
area the homeschoolers are pretty independent and there are no groups. I would
like to hear what other smallish libraries have done. THanks
Judy Stewart
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Natrona Heights, PA
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 14:00:17 -0500
From: Judy Stewart <stewartj@clpgh.org>
Subject: Stumper: Gingerbread Man
Awhile back there was discussion about tying how to connect some picture books
with YA literature and someone mentioned doing something with The Gingerbread
Boy and a story by Michael Cadnum that was published as part of a short story
collection with "Rose" in the title -- I got the book, read the story,
loved it
and now I can't find the book title anywhere - does anyone remember what I'm
talking about?
Judy Stewart
stewartj@clpgh.org
CLAV - Natrona Heights, PA
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 14:31:51 -0400
From: Nancy Bonne <bonne@noblenet.org>
Subject: stumper : Me Bear
Anyone out there know this one? A mother of a teenage girl is looking for
a beloved book from her childhood: A little boy goes for a walk in the
woods, meets an imaginary bear, who, when asked his name says "Me
bear!"
The boy takes him home, his mother can't see him, and he keeps him. the
"ME BEAR" is the part she remembers most. bonne@noblenet.org
Nancy Bonne
Children's Librarian
Beverly Public Library
bonne@noblenet.org
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 11:43:28 PDT
From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
Subject: pps to nursing home storytime
Sorry I couldn't get all my thoughts organized into one message. It will be
a combined preschool elderly storytime. Parents will know and take the
children there themselves and stay with them. First one is Oct. 9, and theme
I have chosen is scarecrows. Have had some fun with names: From the Cradle
to the Grave, Kids and Old Goats, From Diapers to Depends (all in kind
fun-I'm 50 myself so getting there) but am really looking for a good, catchy
name. Appreciate all the ideas so far. Linda
linda allen lindaallen@hotmail.com
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 15:01:39 -0400 (EDT)
From: Vanston <jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: compiled list of sources for quality 8-12 yr old crafts
First of all, thank you to everyone who sent in their suggestions for
books, magazines, or crafts. For those who asked for a compiled list, here
it is:
Multicultural Books to Make and Share_ Susan Gaylord, ISBN 0 590 48921
Grolier Kidscraft books (with laminated pages!) and Better Homes and
Gardens Incredibly Awesome Crafts for Kids by Sara Jane Treinen
two series that are inexpensive to purchase and
have some great ideas in them:
_Crafts for kids who are wild about (deserts) (outer space) (reptiles)
(etc)_ and _Crafts to make in the (spring) (summer) (fall)_, both by
Kathy Ross and published by Millbrook.
At least two people suggested Family Fun magazine.
And I came across some great ideas in the Hands-On Latin America and
Hands-On Rocky Mountains
both by Yvonne Y. Merrill, Kits Publishing.
And Torrie Hodgson suggested the following crafts have been
successful with this age group:
Extra-classy paper bag puppets
3-D paper masks (for plays -- see the Fiarotta books)
Origami, especially around Christmas making gift-wrap boxes
Seed bead & wire rings
Japanese "stab" bound books
All kinds of t-shirt decoration: stamping, printing, painting, etc.
Felt applique "quilt" blocks
Leaf prints
Paper making
Sock puppets
Castle building (save your t.p. tubes & egg cartons)
Growing seeds in various clever ways
Snow globes
Hope this helps other people too!
Thanks again.
Jen Vanston
jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us
South Country Library, Children's Librarian
Bellport, NY
"People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading"
-Logan Pearsall Smith
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 15:20:04 -0400 (EDT)
From: Marianne Foley <mf12@acsu.buffalo.edu>
Subject: Fall '99 Distance Learning Courses
** This message is posted to various listservs. **
** Please excuse any duplication. **
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The School of Information and Library Studies at the University at Buffalo
will again formally offer graduate level courses by Internet Distance
Learning during the Fall Semester of 1999 (from August 30 - December 10).
Students will be able take the courses: Selection, Acquisition and
Management of Non-Book Material and/or Intellectual Freedom in the
privacy of their home, office, local library or any location with
a computer connected to the Internet.
For more information about these courses and registration, visit:
http://www.sils.buffalo.edu/faculty/ellison/distance.html
** Persons with questions regarding the above two courses should
contact:
Dr. John Ellison at ellison@cecomet.net
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 15:20:47 -0500 (EST)
From: hoca <BU_CATHY@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
Subject: Re: Rock 'n Read-a-thon
Thanks to everyone who sent me their thoughts and ideas for the Rock 'n
Read-a-thon. If anyone else is considering doing this and wants a
synopsis of the ideas I received, let me know privately and I will send
them along to you! Isn't it great to have such a terrific resource
right at our fingertips?!
Karen Sonderman
Taylor Library
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
sonderka@oplin.lib.oh.us
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