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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
& Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:40:00 CST
Subject: PUBYAC digest 49
PUBYAC Digest 49
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Tea party for preschoolers
by Margaret Harrelson <ttd000@mail.connect.more.net>
2) Youth Services and/or Outreach Staff
by "Berni Couillard" <couillar@dakota.lib.mn.us>
3) DISCARDING THE SHELF LIST
by MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY <milford.public.lib@snet.net>
4) Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
by "Elizabeth Buono" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
5) Re: Harry Potter Activity Kit
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
6) Book Club for Kids
by "Valerie Dawson" <dawsonssmpl@hotmail.com>
7) Leap Year
by Brenda Renner <jem@showme.net>
8) RE: Harry Potter sexist?
by "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
9) Performance Appraisals - questions
by "joseph mylee" <myleej@ozemail.com.au>
10) Name for a coffee shop
by "joseph mylee" <myleej@ozemail.com.au>
11) RE: Harry Potter programs
by "Tracy VanderPol" <tvanderpol@hotmail.com>
12) Lapsit program welcome song
by "Shalar Brown" <SHBROWN@iowa-city.lib.ia.us>
13) Re: Harry Potter sexist?
by "Heidi Hink" <HeidiH@bethel.alaska.edu>
14) RE: Harry Potter sexist?
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
15) RE: National TV-Turnoof Week
by SCHWARZLOSE@evanston.lib.il.us
16) Teen Improv at the Library!
by Diane_Tuccillo@ci.mesa.az.us
17) Chocolate Frogs Recipe
by "Ellysa S Cahoy" <ecahoy@mailcity.com>
18) help with srp ideas
by Beverly Little <blittle@merrimack.lib.nh.us>
19) Re: Library Lock In ?
by "Marin Younker" <MARIN@ci.tigard.or.us>
20) Girls rule in Harry Potter?
by Corey Bennett <bennetc@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
21) fingerplays - magic
by marshalj@mpl.on.ca (Janis Marshall)
22) Searching for public radio book commentators
by Jeff Dwyer <looseleaf@mindspring.com>
23) stumper: evolution/creationism
by Paula Lopatic <paulal@alpha1.rpls.lib.il.us>
24) Anybody not have "Joseph"?
by "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
25) Job announcement-Oklahoma
by Kelly Jennings <kjennin@tulsalibrary.org>
26) Stumper: Devil and the Nut, Trouble
by Theresa Inman <tinman@mail.mind.net>
27) bumblebee flies anyway video
by John Anderson <jwanderson@smithville.net>
28) RE: Stumper reply, Sleepy Hollow Mysteries
by steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us>
29) STUMPER!
by "Weisel, Heidi" <Heidi.Weisel@ci.corvallis.or.us>
30) Julie Lawson stumper solved
by "Ferguson, Joanne (LIB)" <JoanneF@omaha.lib.ne.us>
31) Stumper: Boy who notices things?
by Becky Smith <bsmith@utstcelbgw.state.lib.ut.us>
32) Books on inappropriate touching - results
by Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
33) Re: Tea party for preschoolers
by " Kathy Reid or Arnie Naiman " <ragged@interlog.com>
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From: Margaret Harrelson <ttd000@mail.connect.more.net>
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Subject: Tea party for preschoolers
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 09:53:59 CST
I'm planning a February 5 Valentine Tea party for our preschool storyhour.
Kids range in age from 2-5. We have a local tea shop that will be involved
however we want. I have two books to share -"Miss Spider's Tea Party"
by
David Kirk and Mrs. Gigglebelly I Coming For Tea" by Donna Guthrie. Of
course, we will do "I'm a Little Teapot" as well. I'm wondering what
to
ask the tea shop to do - and what kind of craft would work. I thought
about serving "tea" in small dixie cups (perhaps use apple juice?) I
love
this list and you are all so creative I know you'll have wonderful ideas. TIA
Margaret Harrelson
Wellsville Public Library
Wellsville, MO 63384
Margaret Harrelson
Wellsville Public Library
108 W. Hudson St.
Wellsville, MO 63384
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From: "Berni Couillard" <couillar@dakota.lib.mn.us>
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Subject: Youth Services and/or Outreach Staff
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 10:15:27 CST
While reading messages on this listserv, I am always
impressed when librarians have identified themselves as members of
specialized teams/staff in their library systems. Some of you may be
involved in storytimes throughout your system, visiting schools or daycares,
working with homework centers, etc. Since the system I work for has been
adding new libraries regularly, they find themselves reluctant to add staff
to current branches, when they are continually adding staff for new
libraries. Within the next 2 months, we are opening 2 new branches again.
I would like to convince the powers that be that we need additional
staffing, and am looking at various ways we could do this. Specialized
staff to serve all libraries may be one way.
My questions are for those of you who may be part of a
system Youth Services staff, Outreach Services, Programming Specialists or
other teams that are considered as separate staff perhaps headquarted at a
main library and not directly affiliated with specific branches or
communities but working for any and all of your libraries.
What team are you a part of and what is the team's objective?
How many staff are on the team?
Are you currently being funded by regular budget or a special grant?
What kinds of programs are you currently involved in?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of being a specialized unit?
What kind of benefits have there been to your library's
clientele? Please tell me about the size of your system, number and
size of libraries, population served, etc.
Now about us: Dakota County Library System is headquarted in Eagan, MN.
The county has a population of approximately 330,000 and is part of the
seven county metro area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Most of our
communities are second and third ring suburbs of the Twin Cities. 1999
circulation is 3.5 million items. 45% of the circulation is Children's
items.
The two new libraries will bring us up to eight libraries, one
bookmobile, and one associate library. Our library sizes range from 12,000
to 28,000 square feet with the largest four all around 28,000 square feet in
the public area, including our main library which has additional footage for
technical processing, offices, etc. Each library has a Children's
Librarian, from .5 to 2 FTE. Our highest circulating library is in the
process adding .5 of a Children's Librarian transferred from another
location, which will bring them to the only library with 2 FTE Children's
staff (their current children's circulation is almost 500,000 items annually
at that branch.)
After years of writing up statistics, and justifications, I was
given .5 of a full-time Children's Librarian who will be my
Programming/Outreach assistant while working .5 at one of our new locations.
Otherwise I am the Coordinator of Children's Services and do programming and
book selection for all of our branches. Most branch specific programming
like storytimes for various age groups, school visits to first graders in
their local schools, selection of pbs, programming schedules, press releases
etc. is done by the branch Children's Librarians in their "spare time"
after manning the Children's information desks. Their plates are full.
I'm sure many of you recognize such a division of labor. I am
specifically trying to get help for more Children's programming, Outreach to
families in low income housing, new immigrants and others that are not being
reached by traditional ways and services. We also have no coordination for
PR, Volunteer services, or Young Adults (done by committee), and no
Webmaster. Obviously, we have growing pains but no one can decide on which
direction to grow. We are not a small library system anymore, and yet many
staff are still thinking small and traditional.
Any and all suggestions will be welcome. I will try and put in capsule
form for the listserv, once I make sense of responses. Thanks in advance
for any and all time you may take in replying. It will be much appreciated.
Berni Couillard
Coordinator of Children's Services
Dakota County Library System
couillar@dakota.lib.mn.us
1340 Wescott Road
Fax: 651-688-1530
Eagan, MN 55123
651-688-1527
Note: These are definitely my opinions only.
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From: MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY <milford.public.lib@snet.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: DISCARDING THE SHELF LIST
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Our director is considering discarding the shelf list and is asking for
input from the staff before making the decision. We would like to keep
it for various reasons. Dynix is our in-house system, so our holdings
should be in the computer (mistakes and all). Any thoughts on this
subject, pro or con, would be appreciated.
Children's Staff
Milford Public Library
Milford, CT 06460
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From: "Elizabeth Buono" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Poetry Cafe Name Suggestions
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 10:39:51 CST
We are having a coffehouse in April, and we have named it "Expresso
Yourself!" Actually, the teens named it themselves, I thought it was pretty
clever!
Elizabeth Buono
Children's Librarian
The Ferguson Library
1 Public Library Plaza
Stamford, CT 06904
<ebuono73@hotmail.com>
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: Harry Potter Activity Kit
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 10:50:56 CST
Michael, What is in a Harry Potter activity kit?
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From: "Valerie Dawson" <dawsonssmpl@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Book Club for Kids
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Dear Pubyacers,
We would like to start a Kids Book Club (possibly for ages 9 - 12). Our
first thoughts were to run it for four sessions (every 2nd week) and have a
group discussion on one of the preselected titles each session (books
supplied by us). I have been assigned the job of researching what works and
what doesn't work. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. You may
post them to the list or send them directly to me.
Thank you in advance,
Valerie Dawson
Children's Librarian
Sault Ste. Marie Public Library
dawsonssmpl@hotmail.com
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From: Brenda Renner <jem@showme.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Leap Year
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 10:56:59 CST
We are doing a leap year program on the 29th. We thought we would play leap
frogm and let them write a few sentences about what they might be doing 4
years from now. If anyone has other ideas, please reply to me personally.
Thank you.
Brenda Renner
Cape Girardeau Public Library
jem@showme.net
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From: "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Harry Potter sexist?
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I can see the writer's point that there are no well-rounded female figures
in the HP books, but I think she's ignoring the obvious point: MOST of the
characters are stereotypes and somewhat two-dimensional. Ron is a definite
sidekick, Jimmy Olsen type (for goodness' sake, the twins didn't even give
the map to their own brother); The Malfoys are unrelentingly snobby; Hagrid
is the picture of a humble servant (if he would only tug his
forelock;Minister of Magic Fudge a spineless civil servant.
I also wonder if Rowling didn't craft the books with an idea of mainly
appealing to boys? I know when I first heard of them (before the big
hoopla)I thought, "Oh good, a high fantasy book for boys". For 4th to
6th
grade girls I give _Dealing with Dragons_, _The Blue Sword_,_Alanna_,
Dragonsinger_. For boys the same age I used to give _Dragonsblood_ before
all our copies fell apart. The cover of _The Dark is Rising_ is pretty
unappealing, and once reluctant readers see the thickness and small type...
I think that the admirable males (Dumbledore,Lupin,Black) are all
father-figures, and thus more noble and wise. There are plenty of foolish
males. For every Trelawney there is a Lockhart.
Lin Look
llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us
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From: "joseph mylee" <myleej@ozemail.com.au>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Performance Appraisals - questions
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:02:42 CST
Our organisation is currently redeveloping our performance appraisal system.
The plan is to have a Part One that is generic and relevant to all
departments of Council, and Part Two will be specific to each department
(ie. the library, or engineering, or town planning...).
Does anyone have particular questions in their performance appraisal system
(or questions they wish were included!!) that really address library issues
/ situations / teamwork etc.?
Any suggestions will be welcome - I'm happy to post a compilation of
responses to the list in case anyone else will find the information
valuable.
Regards,
Mylee Joseph mylee.joseph@willoughby.nsw.gov.au
Manager Outreach Services
Willoughby City Library http://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au
407 Victoria Avenue
CHATSWOOD NSW 2067 Australia
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From: "joseph mylee" <myleej@ozemail.com.au>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Name for a coffee shop
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There is a cafe at Manly Beach in Sydney called "The Barking Frog".
Mylee Joseph
Willoughby City Library
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From: "Tracy VanderPol" <tvanderpol@hotmail.com>
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Subject: RE: Harry Potter programs
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When everyone was scrambling to get information on the Harry Potter Kits
from Scholastic, I emailed the director of Marketing and explained that I
was having a Harry Potter Party. I requested the kit to use at this party
specifically. He never mentioned copyright, and happily sent me the kit. I
guess I considered the activity guide as an incentive to hosting them. For
what that is worth.....
Tracy VanderPol
Youth Services Librarian
West Bloomfield Twsp. Public Library
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From: "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wlsmail.wls.lib.ny.us>
Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Harry Potter programs
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:49:26 CST
Sally, I am a bit alarmed and puzzled - why is copyright even an issue
here? Aren't you crediting J.K. Rowling (informally) any time you have a
program, and encouraging even more kids (and adults) to read her books?
I don't see why there would be a problem, especially where original ideas
like the library quidditch match are concerned. It's true I got some
ideas from other librarians (in particular, the guess the # of Bertie
Bott's Every Flavor beans contest and the chocolate frogs), but I am very
happy to credit these women when asked, and I am *eager* to credit J.K.
Rowling! Wouldn't she and Scholastic be happy about any activities that
tended (one way or another) to increase sales? It just never entered my
head to worry about copyright when I was designing my program. Has
anyone else formally written for permission when doing a program such as
this?
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle Library, Armonk, NY
mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us
On Wed, 19 Jan 2000, Sally Jeanne Kappler wrote:
> Just a query to those who have been having Harry Potter programs. Where
> does copyright come in here? Have you written the author or publisher
> (American or British) for permission for anything? How do you give
credit
> on publicity posters or brochures?
>
> We're thinking of having a Harry Potter Day and I would appreciate some
> guidelines. TIA
>
> Sally Jeanne Kappler
> Coordinator, Youth Services
> Curtis Memorial Library
> Brunswick ME 04011
>
>
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From: "Shalar Brown" <SHBROWN@iowa-city.lib.ia.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Lapsit program welcome song
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:07:58 CST
Hi all! At the Iowa City Public Library, we will be introducing a lapsit/baby
program for ages 6-18 months and their caregiver in March. I've enjoyed reading
all of the experiences many of you have had with this age group. I am hoping to
use a welcome song that would incorporate the names of the babies and adults -
does anyone have one like this that they'd be willing to share? (information
regarding the tune of the song would be greatly appreciated)
Thanks so much,
Shalar Brown
Iowa City Public Library
Iowa Ctiy, Iowa 52240
(319) 356-5200, ext. 304
shbrown@iowa-city.lib.ia.us
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From: "Heidi Hink" <HeidiH@bethel.alaska.edu>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Harry Potter sexist?
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I agree that the Salon article is worth a look, if only for the purpose of
keeping us on our toes critically. However, I, too, disagree with the author
overall. Isn't her insistence on focusing on the flaws in the presentation of
the prominent female characters, while ignoring the fact that there are several
prominient male characters (Hagrid, for example, or young Neville) with plenty
of flaws of their own, very nearly sexist in itself? Apparently it's ok for men
or boys to look like goofballs - but an author shouldn't let a female character
make some human mistakes? I'm a big fan of Hermione, too, but the article
doesn't take into account that in Prisoner of Azkaban, she brought some of Harry
and Ron's teasing on herself, when she insisted on taking on more classes than
she could handle, and was then sworn to secrecy about how she got it all done.
Or how, to her credit as a strong character, she learned from this mistake at
the end and decided to return to a normal sche!
!
!
dule the next year. Part of the charm of this series is that the young
characters are growing up and learning just like real kids - and we've got 4
more books in which to see how they really turn out! IMHO, it's too early to
label them as stereotypical of anything.
On Thu, 20 Jan 2000, Sheilah O'Connor wrote:
> There is a very interesting article in Salon about how sexist the Harry
Potter books are. I heard Rowlings say once that she writes what she has to
write, and can't chnage things just because readers feel she should, but I think
the author of the article has some valid points. The URL is
>
http://www.salon.com/books/feature/2000/01/13/potter/index.html?CP=SAL&DN=650
Heidi Hink
heidih@bethel.alaska.edu
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Harry Potter sexist?
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:10:27 CST
Hard to consider Harry sexist when the brightest, smartest wizard in the
book is a girl! Must we be so PC all the time we can't enjoy anything
anymore. Lewis CArroll probably wrote ALice in WOnderland because
he had an unhealthy interest in little girls but we still read it etc.
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From: SCHWARZLOSE@evanston.lib.il.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: National TV-Turnoof Week
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:11:32 CST
Printed out your post but I'm terribly pokey in replying! We have a
do-it-yourself program at our branch library. We suport the local effort
called "Tune Out TV Week" by distributing Activity Logs where the
children
record their non-TV activity for the week--reading, trips, baking a cake etc.
We have had local merchants co-sponsor the week with us. Our co-sponsor also
serves as a distribution point for information about the program and for the
Activity Logs. Children and families return to the Branch after completeing
the week. They hand in their activity logs and receive a certificate good for
a free gift from the merchant. Everyone also receives a library pencil with
the branch address and phone number on it. We don't get a huge response but
all the families that participate seem happy to have the support.
Sally Schwarzlose
Evanston Public Library
South Branch
Evanston, IL
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From: Diane_Tuccillo@ci.mesa.az.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Teen Improv at the Library!
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We just tried a new evening program here, and it was a success! Our Mesa
Arts Center has a teen improv group called Creative Zone. We asked if they
would come to the library one night a month to do a "coffeehouse" kind
of
program, performing improvs and getting the audience involved. We served
soft drinks and snacks, and a local florist even donated a (very!) creative
flower/plant arrangement for the refreshment table. The kids who came loved
it--they laughed an awful lot and I must admit so did I. We did not have a
full house this first time, but I think next month we will. I will keep
everyone posted as to how this develops if you are interested. Also, I am
interested in knowing if anyone else has done a teen improv at their
library and the results.
Diane Tuccillo
Senior Librarian/YA Coordinator
Mesa Public Library, AZ
Diane_Tuccillo@ci.mesa.az.us
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From: "Ellysa S Cahoy" <ecahoy@mailcity.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Chocolate Frogs Recipe
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:15:02 CST
I am a school librarian, and have organized a "Harry Potter Club" in
our Middle School. I wanted to share with you an activity idea that we really
enjoyed--making the chocolate frog candy that Harry and the others enjoyed in
the book.
CHOCOLATE FROGS--
gummy frogs
(these can be bought at your local candy store or online at:
http://www.goodybagcandy.com/gooodybag/hargumfrog.html
Chocolate chips
butter
Pour 1/2 bag choc. chips into a microwaveable plastic bowl. Add 1 tbsp. butter.
Microwave the chips for approx. 1 1/2 min. Stir the melted chocolate chips until
the sauce is smooth. (This makes enough chocolate coating for 1/2 lb. of frogs.)
Stick a toothpick through the center of each gummy frog. The kids can dip each
frog into the chocolate coating--frog fondue! Then put the coated frogs on wax
paper and chill for approx. 1/2 hour. Enjoy!
This was a really fun activity! If you wanted to simplify it (it did get messy),
make the frogs ahead of time yourself, and serve them to your Harry
Potter-philes!
Hope this is helpful to someone--
---
Ellysa S. Cahoy
Middle School Librarian
Convent of the Sacred Heart
1 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128
212-722-4745; x. 412
FAX: 212-996-1784
LYCOShop. Thousands of products! One location!
http://shop.lycos.com/
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From: Beverly Little <blittle@merrimack.lib.nh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: help with srp ideas
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:16:05 CST
Hello everyone,
I have started to think about what I will be doing at my library this
summer. The problem is that the state's theme is READING CATS AND DOGS
and I am having difficulty thinking of things to do that are similar to
what we have done in the past. I do plan to have a pet show,
storytelling of folktales that include pets as active characters, mask
making and a visit from a vet and a K-9 unit.
Usually, though, we do story and craft programs mostly for 6-12 year
olds. I always try to do a program for older children which is a scary
read aloud--last summer we did a folklore theme and I entitled the
program TRULY GRIM AND GHASTLY TALES. The older kids love it. But what
do I do this summer? CUJO?
I am hoping someone out there has some great ideas they would like to
share. I'd be glad to post the suggestions to the list at a later date.
TIA
Beverly Little
Head of Youth Services
Merrimack Public Library, NH
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From: "Marin Younker" <MARIN@ci.tigard.or.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Library Lock In ?
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:17:11 CST
charli, check out the following web site: leep.lis.uiuc.edu/seworkspace/sl=
eepers/index.html
also attached is my cover letter and permission slip, our lock-in is feb =
4th/5th. i posed this question on pubyac a few months back and based on =
responses, i created the above. responses were very helpful. have fun, =
am looking forward to ours. marin.
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"Cult books aside, our library didn't have the greatest selection."
Willow
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J. Marin Younker =20
Young Adult Services Librarian
Tigard Public Library, OR
(503) 684-6537
marin@ci.tigard.or.us
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From: Corey Bennett <bennetc@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Girls rule in Harry Potter?
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:18:30 CST
Being a huge HP fan, I immediately had to read the article in Salon. I
have to agree with the poster (whose name I forget) who said she feels
Prof. McGonagall is a positive character. My feeling is that while she IS
strict, she's very much respected by Harry and the other students--unlike
Prof. Snape, whom they all wish would drop dead. And Hermione gets equal
billing in the trio of Harry, Ron and Hermione. Yes, she's a rule freak in
the first book, but like Scully's skepticism on the "X-Files," her
addiction to rules is pretty much gone by the wayside, by the middle of
the second book.
And don't forget, Gryffindor's Quidditch team has girls on it, one of
them named Alicia, who does a lot of scoring for the team!
Thanks for letting me jump up and rant!
Corey Bennett
New Tampa Regional Library
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library
bennetc@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us
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"I know the answer! The answer lies in the hearts
of all mankind. The answer is twelve? I think
I'm in the wrong building."
Charles Schulz
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From: marshalj@mpl.on.ca (Janis Marshall)
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: fingerplays - magic
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:19:45 CST
Hello,
Does anyone out there have fingerplays or good poems relating to a magic
theme for preschool storytime? Please respond to me off list. Thanks.
Janis Marshall
Milton Public Library
Milton, Ontario, Canada
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From: Jeff Dwyer <looseleaf@mindspring.com>
To: ya-urban <ya-urban@ala.org>, ALSC <alsc-l@alal.ala.org>,
PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>,
CHILD_LIT <CHILD_LIT@email.rutgers.edu>,
SCBWI <SCBWI@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU>, LM_NET <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Subject: Searching for public radio book commentators
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:23:18 CST
The Loose Leaf Book Company is looking for individuals who are deeply in
touch with their inner child to join us as public radio "on-air book
review" commentators.
Loose Leaf's book reviewers must have a distinctively entertaining and
compelling writing style, and possess a personality and voice which
lends itself well to public speaking. A comprehensive knowledge of
children's literature, although helpful and advantageous, is not a
requisite for these positions. What we want is an articulate,
insightful, thoughtful, and deeply opinionated person who has a true
passion for children's books and poetry. If you are interested, email a
short sample review of either the 2000 Caldecott or Newbery selection to
Jonathan Mitchell, Senior Producer, Loose Leaf Book Company at:
jmitchell@looseleafbookcomapny.com
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From: Paula Lopatic <paulal@alpha1.rpls.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: evolution/creationism
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:26:14 CST
We have a patron who is looking for a book that explains/debates evolution
and creationism in one book suitable for a second grader. We have an
"Opposing Viewpoints" title, but it's written for young adults. Please
respond to paulal@rpls.lib.il.us. Thanks very much!
Paula Lopatic
paulal@rpls.lib.il.us
Vespasian Warner Public Library
310 N. Quincy St.
Clinton, IL 61727
217/935-5174
fax 217/935-4425
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From: "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
To: "'PUBYAC'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Anybody not have "Joseph"?
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:27:49 CST
Was anyone caught flat-footed (as we were!) and not have "Joseph had a
little overcoat" in their systems? Luckily, we haven't had many people ask
for it.
Lin
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From: Kelly Jennings <kjennin@tulsalibrary.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Job announcement-Oklahoma
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:29:15 CST
This was posted earlier - we're still looking! We're a busy, friendly
system with lots of opportunities - give us a try.
POSITION: Branch Children's Librarian
LOCATION: Hardesty South Regional Library
6737 S. 85 E. Ave.
TULSA, OK
SALARY RANGE: Grade 11 $2005 - $2662 per month
STATUS: 40 hours per week, Schedule includes one-two evenings per week
and every third Saturday, and occasional Sundays 12:30-5 P.M. Sept.-April.
JOB DESCRIPTION
· Implements innovative and experimental programming for children in
addition to regular programs for children and adults.
· Provides assistance at public service desk in the location and use of
library resources; responds to patrons' questions, conducting research and
providing answers to reference questions.
· Serves as extension resource person for others responsible for children's
programming. Develops and maintains story hour resources. Assists with
the training of new employees in storytime procedures and techniques.
· Plans and implements the regional library's participation in system-wide
special programs. Serves as permanent member of planning committee for
summer reading program.
· Responsible for collection development for regional library's juvenile
collection.
· Recommends new juvenile materials for system-wide purchase.
· Supervises regional building and staff in absence of Supervising Librarian.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires MLIS ,substantial progress toward MLIS, or
equivalent degree in related field. Knowledge of children's literature.
Good interpersonal skills, prior experience working with young children.
Proficiency in internet and database research, Windows Software.
Send resume to: (Mrs.) Gerry Hendon, Personnel Manager
Tulsa City-County Library, 400 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103
FAX : 918-596-2641 EMAIL : jobs@tulsalibrary.org
Kelly Jennings
Tulsa City-County Library
400 Civic Center
Tulsa, OK 74103
918.596.7970 (office)
918.596.7913 (fax)
kjennin@tulsalibrary.org (e-mail)
<http://www.tulsalibrary.org>
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From: Theresa Inman <tinman@mail.mind.net>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Devil and the Nut, Trouble
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:30:30 CST
PUBYACers,
Our patron is looking for a copy of "The Devil and the Nut." I have
checked Storyteller's Sourcebook, Index to Fairy Tales, and other story
collections but we don't have the books that are listed in these resources
for this story. I suspect it is in one of our collections but I'm not
finding it. If you have a particular title that you know the story is in,
please let me now and I will check our collection.
Our patron is also seeking a story about a crocodile that repeats the
phrase "... the trouble I've seen..." Likewise I am not finding this
story
in our collection. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Please respond directly to dyancey@internetcds.com
Thank you!
T. Yancey
Jackson County Library Services
dyancey@internetcds.com
(541) 774-6419
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From: John Anderson <jwanderson@smithville.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: bumblebee flies anyway video
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:31:57 CST
Hi,
Was surprised to catch the tail end of Cormier's "The Bumblebee Flies
Anyway " on tv last night. Was this movie ever in the theaters? Was it
made for tv? And most of all: anybody know if it will be coming out on
video? I didn't know it had been filmed!
Thanks for sharing anything!
Carol Thornton-Anderson
Youth Services
Melton Public Library
French Lick, IN
jwanderson@smithville.net
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From: steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Stumper reply, Sleepy Hollow Mysteries
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:33:10 CST
Thanks to a bunch of people who suggested the "Trixie Belden" series
as the
answer to my patron's request for a mystery series that takes place in
Sleepy Hollow (the Beldens live is Sleepyside, which is probably it) and to
Jen Vanston who suggests "The Mystery of the Silent Friends" by
Gottlieb as
another possibility (it matches the plot element of a mechanical doll who
writes a clue). I've forwarded both to my patron and she is happily
tracking down copies to confirm...
Steven Engelfried, Children's Librarian
Deschutes Public Library System, Bend Branch
601 NW Wall St Bend, OR 97701
ph: 541-617-7072 fax: 541-617-7073
e-mail: stevene@dpls.lib.or.us
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From: "Weisel, Heidi" <Heidi.Weisel@ci.corvallis.or.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER!
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:34:18 CST
We have a patron who is trying to remember the name of a book that she read
as a child (probably in the 1970s). It is about two birds who find an egg
and take care of it. An alligator hatches from the egg and the birds treat
it as one of their own. They try to teach it to fly, but then realize that
the alligator is not like them. The book is not "An Extraordinary
Egg,"
"For Pete's Sake," or "The Chicken's Child." We have checked
A to Zoo,
without any success. If you know, please respond to me off-list at
heidi.weisel@ci.corvallis.or.us
Thanks much.
Heidi Weisel
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
Corvallis, OR
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From: "Ferguson, Joanne (LIB)" <JoanneF@omaha.lib.ne.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Julie Lawson stumper solved
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:35:52 CST
Thanks for all of your help. The second book in the Julie Lawson trilogy
after "Goldstone" is "Turns on a Dime." The third book in
the trilogy
hasn't been published yet.
Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh, Children's Librarian
Millard Branch of the Omaha Public Library
13214 Westwood Lane
Omaha, NE 68144-3556
(402) 444-4848
(402) 444-6623 (FAX)
joannef@omaha.lib.ne.us
http://www.omaha.lib.ne.us
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@utstcelbgw.state.lib.ut.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Boy who notices things?
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:37:33 CST
I have a patron looking for a picture book she read about a year ago.
It's a large-format 'nicely-illustrated' story about a little boy who,
on his way to school, stops and notices all kinds of things while the
other children are rushing past. I realize that this is awfully vague -
she can't remember an author or title, and I've tried every key word
search I can think of. Does this ring any bells for anyone?
--
Becky Ann Smith, Children's Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@mail.state.lib.ut.us
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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From: Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Books on inappropriate touching - results
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:38:43 CST
Thanks very much to Terisa, Myrna, Pam, Britt, Marietta, Rebecca and Linda
for replying to my query regarding young children touching other children
inappropriately. The most recommend books were:
My body is private, by Linda Walvoord Girard. Albert Whitman 1984
and
Your body belongs to you, by Cornelia Spelman. Albert Whitman 1997.
Also mentioned were:
It's OK to say no, by Amy Bahr. Price Stern Sloan 1986
and
Your body is your own, by Amy Bahr. 0448153262.
There was also a suggestion to try the local child protection service for
resources.
Thanks everyone!
Pam Gravenor
Children's and Young Person's Librarian
Nelson Public Library
Private Bag 41
NELSON
New Zealand
pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz
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From: " Kathy Reid or Arnie Naiman " <ragged@interlog.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Tea party for preschoolers
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:40:00 CST
Here's my favourite tea fingerplay. Sometimes I change the drink to hot
chocolate...and put it in my pocklet; or juice and spill it on
my shoes, always making sure that the children know this is only pretend.
Make a fist with one hand, then the other and hold them up. Pop a thumb out
of one fist and pretend to pour tea into the other fist and take a drink.
Here's a cup and here's a cup
And here's a pot of tea..
Pour a cup and pour a cup
And drink it up with me.
http://www.interlog.com/~ragged/index.html
109 Crawford Rose Dr.,
Aurora, Ontario L4G 4S1 Canada
>I'm planning a February 5 Valentine Tea party for our preschool storyhour.
>Kids range in age from 2-5. We have a local tea shop that will be involved
>however we want. I have two books to share -"Miss Spider's Tea
Party" by
>David Kirk and Mrs. Gigglebelly I Coming For Tea" by Donna Guthrie. Of
>course, we will do "I'm a Little Teapot" as well. I'm wondering
what to
>ask the tea shop to do - and what kind of craft would work. I thought
>about serving "tea" in small dixie cups (perhaps use apple juice?)
I love
>this list and you are all so creative I know you'll have wonderful ideas.
TIA
>
>Margaret Harrelson
>Wellsville Public Library
>Wellsville, MO 63384
>Margaret Harrelson
>Wellsville Public Library
>108 W. Hudson St.
>Wellsville, MO 63384
>
>
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