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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
& Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 00:01:24 CDT
Subject: PUBYAC digest 117
PUBYAC Digest 117
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Horn Book
by "Betsy Johnson" <bljohnson@hdpl.org>
2) RE: Storytimes in the public area of the library
by Tina Cavanough <TCavanough@alicespringscouncil.nt.gov.au>
3) RE: Storytimes in the public area of the library
by "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
4) Shakespeare
by Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
5) cd-roms in Spanish
by Phyllis Davis <pdavis@htls.lib.il.us>
6) STUMPER Boy/Giant/Fish Resolved?
by Mary Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com>
7) Tall Tales
by "Ellen Tanner" <ETanner@champaign.org>
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From: "Betsy Johnson" <bljohnson@hdpl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Horn Book
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Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:56:19 CDT
Terese,
I much prefer the magazine. In addition to book reviews it has articles.
It also comes out six times a year instead of just twice.
Betsy
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From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org [mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Teresa Lambert
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Subject: Horn Book
Hi,
I am looking for input on Horn Book. Any preferences of the guide
or the magazine? It seems like the magazine would have more interesting
features, and the guide more book information. Please let me know what you
think.
Thanks,
Terry Lambert,
Childrens Services,
Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton, Ohio 45817
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From: Tina Cavanough <TCavanough@alicespringscouncil.nt.gov.au>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
"'kathyw@picnet.org'" <kathyw@picnet.org>
Subject: RE: Storytimes in the public area of the library
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Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:51:03 CDT
Hi Kathy,
We hold our storytimes in an open area too. We don't take booking - just
whoever turns up on the day. This has worked fine until the last 6-12
months when we've been getting up to 70 kids each time! It means we're
running a good programme, but it also means a crowded, uncomfortable
experience for all concerned. The only problem (and our staff don't really
see it as a problem, although the odd patron does) is that the kids
sometimes make a bit of noise. We figure that it's only one morning a week,
and it's worth it to instill a love of literature in the kids!
Good luck with yours,
Tina Cavanough
Children's and Youth Services Technical Co-ordinator
Alice Springs Public Library
PO Box 1071
ALICE SPRINGS 0871
Northern Territory
Australia
Ph: 08-8950 0556
Fax: 08-8952 2402
Email: tcavanough@alicespringscouncil.nt.gov.au
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kathy Williams [SMTP:kathyw@picnet.org]
> Sent: Friday, 14 April 2000 1:14 PM
> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
> Subject: Storytimes in the public area of the library
>
> We are currently planning a new branch library in Pickering, Ont. We
> are going to have an open space in the picture book area to host
> storytimes for children (0 to 2 years, 2 to 3 years and 3 to 5 years).
> For those of you with experience with this type of arrangement, how do
> you handle the registration process or do you go to a drop-in format
> only. Is attendance limited? Are latecomers a problem? Are there too
> many distractions from the other activity in the Branch or does it work
> out fine? I would love some feedback and any advice you could give us
> to make these storytimes enjoyable for staff and participants. Thanks.
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From: "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Storytimes in the public area of the library
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Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 12:43:58 CDT
Make it a drop in storytime and don't worry about late comers. There will
be a few, so don't sweat it. There will be distractions but that is the
nature of a storytime with 0-2's. That's one of the reasons why the parents
are involved in storytime, to provide cues for the children to follow. I
call it "active listening" and just keep going with lots of songs and
fingerplays between brief colorful stories. The people around will enjoy it
too. Some grown ups may grumble, but they'll find something to grumble
about anyway! Our children's area is close to other areas of the library
and I find the complainers are usually complaining about one thing or
another, so the kids come first. Have fun!
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From: Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Shakespeare
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Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:38:17 CDT
A colleague and I are thinking about doing a program on Shakespeare and
his plays, for either teens or family groups.
Has anyone done this type of program in their library? What
activities/discussion/publicity did you do?
We will have lots of print resources, both fiction and non-fiction, and
plan to explore various web-sites with the participants. Any suggestions
for videos we could show young people?
Please reply to me directly. If there is interest I will send the
information to the entire list.
Thanks very much.
Claire Isaac
Regina Public Library
Regina, Saskatchewan
cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca
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From: Phyllis Davis <pdavis@htls.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: cd-roms in Spanish
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:31:57 CDT
I am looking for a list of children's cd-roms that are in Spanish or have
the option to choose Spanish as the language. Here is what I have so far:
Living Books:
The Berenstain Bears get in a Fight
Harry and the Haunted House
Arthur's Teacher Trouble
Just Grandma and Me
Sheila Rae the Brave
Tortoise and the Hare
Ruff's Bone
Optimum Resource Inc:
Sticky Bear Reading
Sticky Bear's Early Learning Activities
If you know of any additional titles and where I can order them, please
contact me directly. Thanks!
Phyllis Davis
Joliet Public Library
Joliet, IL
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From: Mary Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER Boy/Giant/Fish Resolved?
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:45:28 CDT
Hi, everyone!
I saw a stumper a few weeks ago about a boy who had a giant as a companion, and
this giant swallowed the sea so that the boy could gather the fish. I was
interested in learning if this stumper was ever solved, as the book sounded
familiar to me (possibly an Asian folk tale?). I've asked the folks I know
around here - no ideas. :(
Was it ever resolved? Thanks for any info on this one - have a great weekend.
Mary Helen Colleli <">dutchgirl58@yahoo.com>
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From: "Ellen Tanner" <ETanner@champaign.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Tall Tales
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I'm working to improve our collection of American Tall Tales for children. I
would like to hear about any of your favorites. Also, if you know of any
bibliographies of recommended "must haves" for a children's
collection, let me know about those, too. I already have a list from Huck's
Children's Literature in the Elementary School, Sutherland's Children and Books
and of course, Storyteller's Sourcebook. But since there are so many of you out
there who read this list I thought the collective mind could help me out. TIA
Ellen K. Tanner
Champaign Public Library
Champaign, IL
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