From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:59:28 CDT

Subject: PUBYAC digest 198

PUBYAC Digest 198

Topics covered in this issue include:

1) STUMPERS - J Fiction

by "Tiffany Tuttle" <ttuttle@timberland.lib.wa.us>

2) RE: Request for titles --thank you

by "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>

3) stumper - bunnies and Easter

by "Crystal" <cfaris@nassaulibrary.org>

4) Span. Storytimes replies - LONG

by Sarah Stone <stonesar@kcls.org>

5) stumper. sort of

by Inge Saczkowski <isaczkowski@niagarafalls.library.on.ca>

6) stumper: a county name in OH

by "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>

7) YA areas

by DAISYWAGES@aol.com

8) RE: Make it/Take it programs.

by "Smith, Barbara" <bsmith@mail.sppl.net>

9) RE: Make it/Take it programs.

by Joanne Mulready <jmulready@hampton.lib.nh.us>

10) Re: Make it/Take it programs.

by Toni Whitney <whitneto@oplin.lib.oh.us>

11) Books for babies

by Deborah_Dubois@freenet.richland.oh.us (Deborah Dubois)

12) Re: Books for Babies programs

by carmel <carmel@ulysses.sebridge.org>

13) Re: Wasn't I the one who said, enough HP?!?!?! - long response

by "Rosemarie Grainer" <rgrainer@oleanlibrary.org>

14) RE: over crowded programs

by HFL_LISA@stls.org

15) RE: Heartbreaking Harry Potter story

by HFL_LISA@stls.org

16) RE: Review of HP #1

by HFL_LISA@stls.org

17) Re: Heartbreaking Harry Potter story

by Lesley Knieriem <lknierie@suffolk.lib.ny.us>

18) RE: Preschool Summer Reading Club Party

by HFL_LISA@stls.org

19) Re: Review of HP #1

by "Melanie C. Duncan" <duncanm@mail.bibb.public.lib.ga.us>

20) RE: Wasn't I the one who said, enough HP?!?!?!

by Leslie Hauschildt <lhauscht@jefferson.lib.co.us>

21) Re: "If you liked Harry Potter" list

by Kim Wolfe <kwolfe@mail.mind.net>

22) Re: Harry Potter

by "Mara Alpert" <malpert42@hotmail.com>

23) Re: home schoolers

by "Bethany" <4eyes66@chickmail.com>

24) RE: Harry Potter Merchandise

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by Laura Whaley <WHALEYL@santacruzpl.org>

25) Re: Make it/Take it programs.

by "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com>

26) RE: over crowded programs

by Karen McNulty <kmcnulty@crlc.org>

27) RE: Heartbreaking Harry Potter story

by Charity Proctor <cproctor@fortbend.lib.tx.us>

28) Re: Make it/Take it programs.

by Becky Thompson <bt001@mail.win.org>

29) Re: Books for Babies programs

by "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@borg.com>

30) Re: Library Treasure/Scavenger Hunt

by WB Childrens <wbjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us>

31) Successful Summer Internet Program

by "Mary Moody" <MMOODY@vigo.lib.in.us>

32) Betty Ren Wright

by Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org>

33) homeschoolers orientation

by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>

34) Re: Other Fanatsy titles....

by "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@borg.com>

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From: "Tiffany Tuttle" <ttuttle@timberland.lib.wa.us>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: STUMPERS - J Fiction

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Does anyone recognize these books?

1. A man changes people into trees and lakes when he gives them a ticket.

It's J Fiction.

2. J Fiction about orphans who go to the market everyday to look for parents

and one day they find them or at least a suitable replacement.

3. A J or YA series published in the mid 80's about a psychic teenage girl,

there are ghosts in the series and in one of them she goes to the Titanic

while in a trance.

Thanks - please reply to me ttuttle@timberland.lib.wa.us!

Tiffany

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From: "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: Request for titles --thank you

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Whew! Pubyaccers, you did it again. I am impressed by the number of titles

I received regarding my request for "scary" titles for younger kids. Thank

you to all who suggested books. I am working on compiling the list now, but

I just wanted to thank you for sending me ideas.

Sincerely,

Sarah Prielipp

seprielipp@hotmail.com

Harrison Community Library

PO Box 380

Harrison, Michigan 48625

(517) 539-6711

(517) 539-6301 fax

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From: "Crystal" <cfaris@nassaulibrary.org>

To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>

Subject: stumper - bunnies and Easter

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 05:58:58 CDT

Hello all -

A patron from one of the libraries here in Nassau County is looking for =

a picture book featuring a mother bunny and her 12 little bunnies =

delivering Easter eggs along with the Easter Bunny who is attempting =

also to assist a little girl trying to get home. Any ideas for us as to =

the title of this book?

Thanks much -

Crystal

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Crystal Faris

Youth Services Manager

Nassau Library System

900 Jerusalem Ave.; Uniondale, NY 11553

516-292-8920; cfaris@nassaulibrary.org

www.nassaulibrary.org/childrens/kidsmainpage.html

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From: Sarah Stone <stonesar@kcls.org>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: Span. Storytimes replies - LONG

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Dear PUBYACers,

Some time ago I requested resources and ideas for doing storytimes in

Spanish and English. I received many replies and I am sorry I did not

post them sooner. So at last for those who were interested here they are.

Thank you to everyone who sent along ideas and suggestions.

Sarah Stone

PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

**********************

Spanish Piggyback Songs (by Kranwinkel) - easy songs with Spanish phrases

sung to familiar (to English speakers) tunes

Globalchild: Multicultural Resources for Young Children (by Cech) -

activities to teach a variety of cultures

Dona Blanca and other Hispanic Rhymes and Games (by Schon) - nursery

rhymes and games from Mexico

Tortillas para Mama & other nursery rhymes (by Griego) - spanish nursery

rhymes with english translations

Los Pollitos Dicen/The Baby Chicks Sing (by Hall) - spanish nursery rhymes

with english translations

Diez Deditos/Ten Little Fingers & other play rhymes & action songs from

Latin America (by Orozco)

De Colores and Other Latin American Folk Songs for Children (by Orozco)

Multicultural Folktales: Stories to Tell Young Children (by Sierra) - this

collection has some folktales in Spanish as well as their translation

Programming with Latino Children's Materials (by Wadham)

WEBSITES

********

www.storyplace.org - this has a storyplace section with about 6 storytimes

themes for preschoolers

www.infopeople.org/bpl/booklist/leamos.html - this is from the Berkeley

Public Library and is a list of picture books, J fiction and non-fiction

featuring a character who speaks Spanish or is of Hispanic heritage, the

books themselves appear to be in English

www.scils.rutgers.edu/special/kay/hispanic.html - this is on Kay

Vandergrift's Special Interest Page, there is a list called "Powerful

Hispanic & Latin-American Images Revealed in Picture Books

www.ala.org/alsc/belpre.html - homepage of the Pura Belpre Award given by

ALSC and REFORMA (an ALA affiliate promoting library services to the

spanish speaking, www.reforma.org), this award is given every other year

beginning in 1996

to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator.

www.uwm.edu/Dept/CLA/outreach_americas.html - home page of the Americas

Award, given in recognition of U.S. works published in Eng. or Span. of

fiction, poetry, folklore or non-fiction from picture books to young

adults.

http://clnet.ucr.edu/library/bglg/storidea.htm - this webpage has spanish

storytime themes and ideas.

INDIVIDUAL TITLES

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La oruga muy hambrienta (The Very Hungry Caterpillar) by Carle - after

reading pass out flannelboard piece of the food and have kids name them in

Spanish and English. Then retell story having kids bring up appropriate

pieces when names. (Thanks to Hillary Theyer for this idea!)

The Tamarindo Puppy and other poems by Pomerantz - collection of poems in

English and Spanish

Laughing Tomatoes and other Spring Poems by Alarcon - collection of poems

in English and Spanish

Tortillas and Lullabies/Tortillas and Cancioncitas by Reiser

Isla by Dorros

Abuela By Dorros

Las Tortilleria by Paulsen

Say Hola to Spanish by Elya

La Hormiguita/The Little Ant - a story told by Joe Hayes

Lirica Infantil con Jose-Luis Orozco (vol. 1-3) - collection of music on

cassette in Spanish

*******************************

Sarah W. Stone

Children's Librarian

Shoreline Library

King County Library System (WA)

stonesar@kcls.org

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From: Inge Saczkowski <isaczkowski@niagarafalls.library.on.ca>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: stumper. sort of

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Any suggestions for Young Adult novels, 14-16 age range, about teen

sexuality, specifically resisting peer pressure to have sex, stories

that support abstinence ? Parent is looking for her teen daughter.

Thanks

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From: "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>

To: "'pubyac'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: stumper: a county name in OH

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 06:19:12 CDT

Hey all you Ohio librarains!

I had some people ask me a question I cannot find the answer to (especially

since I'm in Wisconsin), and I hope you can help me! They were driving

through Ohio and came across Licking County. They would like to know the

origin of the name.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

:) ruhama

Ruhama Kordatzky

Youth Services Librarian

Burlington Public Library

Burlington, WI

rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us

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From: DAISYWAGES@aol.com

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: YA areas

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We are in the very early planning stages of a new YA area in our 11 year old

main library. I would like to visit some libraries in L.A. and Orange County

that

have good examples. If you could send me suggestions I would appreciate it.

I already plan to visit Teenscape at LAPL. Thanks, Georgia

Kern Co. Library

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From: "Smith, Barbara" <bsmith@mail.sppl.net>

To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: RE: Make it/Take it programs.

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Simply, a make it and take it program involves a craft. All the necessary

materials are there and the craft can be assembled in a short time and be

ready to go at the end of the program (as oppossed to a craft where paint

had to dry or something had to be fired, etc)

-----Original Message-----

From: Christina Johnson [mailto:marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com]

Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 11:55 PM

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: Make it/Take it programs.

We have just begun to do craft type programs. What is

a Make it/Take it craft? I have heard of them, but

never done or participated in one.

Christina Johnson

Lebanon Public Library

Lebanon Indiana

marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com

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From: Joanne Mulready <jmulready@hampton.lib.nh.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: Make it/Take it programs.

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 18:35:30 CDT

We have a make-it-take-it craft table here and each month or so we put out a

small craft that the kids can make and then take it home with them. We make it

easy enough for the 3 year old kids and up.

Joanne Mulready

Lane Memorial Library, Hampton NH 03842

jmulready@hampton.lib.nh.us

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From: Toni Whitney <whitneto@oplin.lib.oh.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Make it/Take it programs.

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 18:52:39 CDT

> What is a Make it/Take it craft?

> Christina Johnson

>

Hello:

Make-N-Take (is what we call it here at Ashland Public Library) is a

craft that is a drop-in where materials are supplied and the children

do the craft. We place the materials on a table in the children's area

during the hours of our storytime sessions. A pattern is left on the

table in addition to the materials. The children make the craft and

take it with them when they leave. The description on our brochure is:

"A drop-in activity for all ages. We provide materials and a craft

idea. You and your child provide the creativity!"

Examples:

Loop-d-loop pictures: strips of construction paper are curled and glued

onto a piece of construction paper which results in

a craft that resembles a circus.

Simple, yet the children can create their own picture!

Car Painting: miniature cars are left on the table with pieces of heavy

paper. The cars are driven through the paint and then

onto the paper. . . exciting designs are created

and the children love this one!

Noodles: we purchased some noodles - that look like packing noodles,

but stick to paper when wet. The children create

wonderful pictures with these.

The best advise I can share is to keep it simple and open-ended. Our

families really enjoy the crafts!

Thanks,

Toni Whitney

Ashland Public Library

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From: Deborah_Dubois@freenet.richland.oh.us (Deborah Dubois)

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Books for babies

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:09:45 CDT

We distribute book packets to babies at their 2-4month check up through the

doctors' offices. They get the packet along with other information from the

nurses at the check up. I think it would be difficult to get names from the

doctors, because of confidentiality issues. Most of the doctors in our

county participate. We deliver the packets to them whenever they are running

low. We got a grant to get started, and now it is going to be a part of the

budget.

Deborah L. Dubois

Children's Outreach Librarian

Mansfield/Richland County Public Library

deborah_dubois@freenet.richland.oh.us

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From: carmel <carmel@ulysses.sebridge.org>

To: "\"Marion \\\"Meb\\\" Ingold\"" <ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us>

Subject: Re: Books for Babies programs

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We have a successful Babies and Books program here in our county. Goody

bags, including literature, an "Ages and Stages" calendar and a board

book copy of "Goodnight Moon" are distributed to each new mom at the

hospital's birthing center. Included is an invitation to come to the

library to participate in our Infant program. These materials were

funded by a grant to promote early literacy and language development.

This should not be hard to support, especially in areas where there are

"at risk" populations. Marilyn Schlansky, Reed Memorial Library, Carmel, NY

On Tue, 18 Jul 2000, "Marion \"Meb\" Ingold" wrote:

> Oh, Dear Collective Brain -- We are hoping to start a books for babies

> program for new babies born to residents of our community. I've devised

> a bag of goodies to give the new parents. The big problem is . . . How

> do I get the names of the new parents? Hospitals are very strict about

> that sort of thing.

> Those of you who do this type of thing -- Help, ple-e-e-eze!

> How do you get the names of new moms? Do you have an in with

> obstetricians? Local newspapers don't give enough info -- they only

> have a few new babies listed. Your input is greatly appreciated!

> Please contact me directly at ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us.

> Thank you Thank you Thank you.

> ---

> Meb Ingold, Children's Services Director

> La Grange Park Public Library

> La Grange Park, IL

>

>

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From: "Rosemarie Grainer" <rgrainer@oleanlibrary.org>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Re: Wasn't I the one who said, enough HP?!?!?! - long response

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:19:46 CDT

Dear all,

I have been lurking for the most part until now, except for the

occasional stumper that I can answer. I have to respond to this, however.

If people come to the library for Harry Potter...GREAT!! It's up to

you and your library as to whether they will return or not. If you provide

booklists, and "If you liked Harry, then..." things, as well as having other

subjects etc. that you profile, then chances are good that they will return.

What difference does it make what they are reading, as long as they

ARE reading, and coming to the library to do it. I have read fantasy,

science fiction, mysteries and romances all my life (stuff my dad considers

junk and not worthwhile reading for a smart kid like me!), and I didn't go

to the library very much as a kid. My mom brought me home a book every

week. I would have gone to the library if it had been closer, or if I had

known of programs in my interests. So if you get them in with Harry, make

use of that opportunity. Let them know what you have for them in other

areas that may be of interest.

I know that all of you know this, but I get tired of people putting

things down just because they don't like it, or think it's not "good

literature." I'm a huge reader, but I usually can't stand "good

literature!" I don't usually read for mental and educational uplifting. For

the most part, I read for enjoyment, escape, a good story told well, good

characterization, and an involved plot. That IS "good literature" to me,

and to lots of other readers as well. Let them enjoy this while they can.

Besides, how many books have you had that are being discussed over such a

broad spectrum of age groups and peoples? Parents now know of at least ONE

book/series that they can discuss with their kids, teens and

preteens...whether they like the series or not. That is what is truly great

about this.

Sorry about the rant, but I really feel strongly about this.

Read on, and never apologize for your reading taste!

Rosemarie

Rosemarie Grainer, Reference/Young Adult Librarian

Olean Public Library, 134 N 2nd St., Olean, NY 14760

716-372-0200; Fax 716-372-8651; rgrainer@oleanlibrary.org

"So many books, so little time." - unknown

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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: over crowded programs

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:21:51 CDT

When I have a program that requires registration the afternoon before, or

evening before when someone has a few quiet moments-even at the circ desk

we open our registration book(we keep it right at the desk) and we call.

I leave a message or remind whomever their child is registered for...program at ...time tomorrow and will they be there. This works very well for us. We

have very few no shows and if you let people sign onto a waiting list you can

always fill in those empty spots. It is not very labor intensive for us. I

have been sitting here doing this and also making calls off my list for a

science program this afternoon. I find it a particuraly good thing to do when

we have an outside presenter and I want to make sure the program is well

attended.

L Dowling

Horseheads Free Library

NY

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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: Heartbreaking Harry Potter story

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:23:58 CDT

Exactly what qualified as a profanity that made this book unreadable to

a 9 year old? I wonder if this same day has a problem with content in

something like Mark Twain etc. Does Roald DAhl not have a damn or hell

here or there? Perhaps you could have found out exactly what word was so

objectionable, whether it was truly in there, and if it was a mild one

taht a 9 yr old boy certianly knows, talk to the father about-sort of

a parental book talk!

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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: Review of HP #1

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:25:57 CDT

If it's the Harold Bloom we might all be thinking of I am not surprised

he wouldn't be rading 2-4!

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From: Lesley Knieriem <lknierie@suffolk.lib.ny.us>

To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Re: Heartbreaking Harry Potter story

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:27:44 CDT

Ummm -- what "cuss" words? I know I read it fast, but did I miss

something?

(you can reply to me off-list if the word is too offensive for a public

list)

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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: Preschool Summer Reading Club Party

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:29:50 CDT

We have a Read To ME party separate from the older kids. We hire the

local ice cream truck to come and a groupd of local storytellers perfomr

along with a librarian this year who is doing the big bad wolf and one

who is doing the Stinky Cheese man. The little kids love having theri

own party and it's great to gear entertainment to them. Oue

older kids are producing a book of writing this summer and their

party will be a faux book signing hosted by Tedd Arnold.

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From: "Melanie C. Duncan" <duncanm@mail.bibb.public.lib.ga.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Review of HP #1

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:33:05 CDT

At 11:43 PM 7/17/00 CDT, you wrote:

>In Tuesday's (7/11)Wall Street Journal there is a review of the 1st HP book

>in the editorial section, p.A26. Let's just say that the writer, Harold

>Bloom, will probably not be reading books 2-4.

Well, if he's the same Harold Bloom who edits the Blooms Notes series, he

was the wrong person to review HP. He probably read it and compared it to

Shakespeare or some other "classic" author.

Sincerely,

Melanie C. Duncan, M.S.L.S.

Reference Librarian, Washington Memorial Library

Christian Fiction columnist, Library Journal

Editor/Publisher, The Bookdragon Review (ISSN 1527-0157)

http://www.bookdragonreview.com

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From: Leslie Hauschildt <lhauscht@jefferson.lib.co.us>

To: "'dimatulka@alltel.net'" <dimatulka@alltel.net>, pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: Wasn't I the one who said, enough HP?!?!?!

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rather than focusing on whether HP is great literature, or how it compares,

or if it will have a long-lasting effect, or who gets credit for what -

I think we should focus on how this is our OPPORTUNITY (and I'm "yelling" on

purpose) to make our patrons happy, to have them feel good about the library

(after all, if they don't feel good about the library regardless of how or

why we make contact, what have we achieved?), and to - in every way we can -

expand their awareness and hopefully their experience with all the other

authors out there they could enjoy.

Maybe we're using a ton of our budget on HP, maybe we should, maybe we

shouldn't - everyone knows their own financial situation better than anyone

else... but whatever decision was made by our respective systems, branches,

libraries... grab this chance to connect with our existing AND NEW patrons.

We have to be realistic that, with today's bookstores, Internet and other

competitors for our patrons, it's going to be our individual connections

that make people turn into library users and patrons.

Leslie Hauschildt

303-936-7407

Children's Librarian

lhauscht@jefferson.lib.co.us

Villa Library 455 S.

Pierce

Jefferson County Public Library Lakewood, CO 80226

-----Original Message-----

From: Denise I. Matulka [mailto:dimatulka@alltel.net]

Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2000 1:12 AM

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Wasn't I the one who said, enough HP?!?!?!

But what guarantee is there that families

will continue to come to the library after the HP blitz is over? I think

that we are selling all the other truly wonderful authors and their

books short--authors and titles MORE capable of generating duscussion

than HP. HP can't even begin to compare to the rich trove of offerings

from Joan Aiken (I know, I know! I keep harping on about her....but she

is TRULY the genius, NOT Rowling, who, rather than being reminiscent,

actually copies Roald Dahl's style). There are numerous modern writers

who I feel are being cheated because they did not have the media blitz

of HP.

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From: Kim Wolfe <kwolfe@mail.mind.net>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: "If you liked Harry Potter" list

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:37:06 CDT

The June 2000 issue of Teacher Librarian has an article:

"If You Like Harry Potter, You Will Like these!, by Terry Clark and

colleagues, page 21-26.

vmenor wrote:

>

> Has anyone had any luck with the "If you liked Harry Potter, you might like

> these books" lists? I have tried making a display using a variety of lists,

> but haven't had much selling it to those who have heard the Harry hype. It

> breaks my heart when someone comes in looking for harry potter, and when

they

> find out how long the wait is leave empty handed. Any suggestions?

> Unfortunately, buying more copies of each of the Potter books isn't

really an

> option.

>

> Vanessa Menor

> Children's Librarian

> Whitchuch-Stouffville Public Library

Kim Wolfe voice (541) 774-6410

Children's Outreach Librarian fax (541) 774-6748

Jackson County Library Services kwolfe@jcls.org

413 West Main Street www.jcls.org

Medford, OR 97501

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From: "Mara Alpert" <malpert42@hotmail.com>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Harry Potter

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We at LAPL have a list of books for people who are waiting for their copy of

Goblet of Fire (or, having finished that, are desperate for book #5)

available through our website.

http://www.lapl.org/kidsweb/booklist/no_harry.html

We've had some very pleased patrons check out books from this list.

Mara Alpert

Children's Literature Department, Central Library

Los Angeles Public Library

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From: "Bethany" <4eyes66@chickmail.com>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: home schoolers

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:41:06 CDT

Hello,

As a student in a Community Library Training Program, and as a parent in a homeschooling family, I have found both sides of the situation interesting.

I use the library quite a lot and I think it just never occured to me that homeschooling parents would need an orientation program. I think it's wonderful that you all are providing this service so that homeschoolers can make the most of what you offer.

As a homeschooling parent I would never expect that the library provide curricula, or textbooks. I would never expect the library censor anything. That is my job, as a parent, to keep an eye on what my kids are taking out. I think that books about homeschooling aren't just of interest to me, so I don't see getting the latest information about homeschooling as catering to the homeschoolers. As for the books we may use for education, I don't expect to be catered to in that regard either. We look for interesting books about any subject just as any other family would.

If anyone IS interested in providing something specifically for homeschoolers I think a small information collection, created with a local homeschooling group may provide a much appreciated service. This collection could contain legal information, books or other media about the different philosophies and methods of homeschooling, catalogues for learning and teaching materials, magazines or periodicals, lists or pamphlets of support groups with contact numbers, a collection of website addresses that might be of interest, and lists of books or materials that might be of interest that are already in your system. Be firm in your policy to provide a service to everyone, not just to one segment of the homeschooling population.

I hope I haven't stepped out of line here as probably the only non-professional on this list!

Bethany

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From: Laura Whaley <WHALEYL@santacruzpl.org>

To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: RE: Harry Potter Merchandise

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:43:09 CDT

By why don't they have adult tees?

Laura Whaley

Boulder Creek Branch

History, unlike story, is untidy with its endings.

-Jane Yolen

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From: "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Make it/Take it programs.

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We do something called Take and Make crafts where we put together craft kits

with instructions and some materials and put them into bags for people to

take with them and make at home.

Lisa Prolman

Assistant Children's Librarian "All things considered,

Greenfield Public Library insanity may be the only

402 Main Street reasonable alternative."

Greenfield, MA 01301

(413)772-1590

lprolman@hotmail.com

lisa.prolman@simmons.edu

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From: Karen McNulty <kmcnulty@crlc.org>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org, pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: over crowded programs

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:47:07 CDT

We take attendance (it creates accountability)! We also ask that parents

call ahead if they know of an upcoming absence, we even have them call as

soon as the library opens if a child is sick, and then we can sometimes

reach someone on the waiting list who doesn't live too far away.--Karen

McNulty, Avon, CT.

At 09:11 PM 7/17/00 CDT, Holly Belli wrote:

>We also card for programs, and during registration

>spaces are at a premium...and then they don't show up.

>(This only occurs in the summer.) Any ideas about how

>to make folks realize that kids are WAITING for the

>space they don't bother to fill?????

>

>

>=====

>Holly Belli

>Head, Children's Services

>West Caldwell Public Library, NJ

>

>A book is a present you can open again and again!

>

>

>

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From: Charity Proctor <cproctor@fortbend.lib.tx.us>

To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: RE: Heartbreaking Harry Potter story

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:49:06 CDT

I must have missed it... what cuss word?

could he have been referring to this (cut from CHILD_LIT listserv)

-snip-

>P.S. for those doing a read aloud, beware of the expression "Spotted dick!"

>which Ron yells out somewhere in the first 1/4 of the book. I'm not sure

>what that is all about, must be a British thing, but 3rd graders do not

>need a translation! (and they sure can't be convinced that it is referring

>to a freckled policeman). this could fast become the favorite expression

>du jour.

Spotted dick is a sponge or suet pudding with dried fruit in it. I

have never heard it given a sexual connotation in England, though of

course it could be.

-snip-

Charity

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From: Becky Thompson <bt001@mail.win.org>

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Subject: Re: Make it/Take it programs.

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:50:53 CDT

Here at the St. Charles-City County Library District we have what we call

Make it Stations. We place the materials, directions, and an example of

about 6 to 8 crafts for children to make here or at home. We usually have

this planned around a theme such as Halloween or summer fun. We have had

as many as 75 children and parents attend. The make it staion usually

lasts about 2 to 3 hours.

Becky Thompson

bt001@mail.win.org.

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From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@borg.com>

To: ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us

Subject: Re: Books for Babies programs

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Meb, We are planning something similar to your program. We are going to

contact the hospitals and ask them to give the stuff to moms as they are

leaving with the new babies. We hope to supply the moms through that

route. Just one idea.

Lorie

-- Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul.

Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.

**************Ralph Vaull Starr*************

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From: WB Childrens <wbjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Library Treasure/Scavenger Hunt

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:54:24 CDT

We did a Scavenger Hunt/Pizza Party last week for our YAs and it was lots

of fun. The kids spent about 45 minutes on the hunt and then they ate pizza

while we graded the sheets and chose a winner. They divided into teams of 3

to 5 each.

Attached are the questions we used. Good luck!

Debbie Gang

Children's Librarian

Washington-Centerville Public Library

At 03:59 AM 7/18/2000 CDT, you wrote:

>My cohorts and I decided early this spring that it would be fun to plan a

library treasure/scavenger hunt as one of the programs for our school age

group. As it goes, though, the summer got busy and we all forgot about it.

The problem is, it went out in all summer publicity scheduled for

Thursday, July 27! Big boo-boo on our part. So in the face of this

planning emergency I come to you all for ideas. Has anyone done anything

like this before and, if so, do you have examples of the clues &/or

questions you asked? Please email me directly or feel free to fax anything

you've got.

>

>Thanks in advance!

>

>Kati

>

>

>***********************************************

>Kati Golden

>Youth Services

>L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

>400 Eau Claire Street

>Eau Claire, WI 54701

>(715) 839-5007

>(715) 839-2897 (office)

>(715) 839-3822 (FAX)

>www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us

>***********************************************

>

>

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From: "Mary Moody" <MMOODY@vigo.lib.in.us>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Successful Summer Internet Program

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Today was my final Internet (Cyberlympics) program. I have worked hard and have throughly enjoyed working with the youth I encountered this year.

Previous years have been focused on Introduction to the Internet, and to one program of introduction to basic HTML to make a simple webpage.

This year I didn't include a program on the introduction to the Internet. I tried to have several different types of programs that included different online activities.

Here is a list of the programs:

Internet Scavenger Hunt

TORCH - (Take On Our CHallenge) Youth were challenged to create a colorful creative poster using Microsoft Word, Word Art, the Internet.

HomeRun - Making a Homebase on the Internet ( Basic HTML - homepages)

Power PRESentation - Making a PowerPoint presentation

Cyber-tour of Australia - We were to have a chat with a young man from Australia - although we were set up for this and ready. we weren't able to go through with that particular chat (of course the time difference was a factor). However the children chatted with each other and completed a scavenger hunt type of sheet in groups that was to introduce them to Australia.

They worked in groups, helped each other, and generally had a wonderful time. Along with the printing, and keyboard sounds there was a lot of laughter.

A highlight of this session was that an Australian company sent our group samples of their product "Vege Chips" to snack on.

I'm glad the program is over for this year, but it was a great experience.

Mary C. Moody

School Liaison Librarian

Vigo County Public Library

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From: Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org>

To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Betty Ren Wright

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Hi! Does anyone have an address where I can write to Betty Ren Wright? The

birthday package from my library was returned as the forwarding order had

expired. Any info? I suspect if I send it to the publisher, she's likely

to get it around Halloween! TIA.

Richard :0)

Richard Bryce

Senior Children's Librarian

West Milford Township Library

973-728-2823

"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the real things

haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the

most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful

and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls Wilder

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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: homeschoolers orientation

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:58:13 CDT

1. We have a homerschoolers' open house.

2. We have found that families prefer to stay together.

3. We schedule it for a Friday from 9 a.m.-noon, late in

September.

4. We have it once every other year.

5. We have not had success with other types of programming for

homeschoolers.

6. Both. We have found that homeschoolers prefer this.

7. We co-sponsor the program with the local homeschooling

support group. I doubt that it would be successful otherwise. We

provide the group with enough flyers for all their members, then

follow up with the publicity usual for any program.

Our schedule is:

9 a.m. coffee, book display, give out information packets

9:30 a.m. tour of the children's room

10 a.m. tour of the adult room

10:30 a.m rotating computer demonstrations (library catalog;

cdrom encyclopedia; internet; computer center)

11:30 a.m. questions and answers

We usually have about 25 parents and children attend. Do not ask

them to preregister. They will be reluctant to give their names.

Christine M. Hill

Willingboro Public Library

One Salem Road

Willingboro, NJ 08046

chill@willingboro.org

My new book! Robert Ballard: Oceanographer Who Discovered the

Titanic, Enslow, 1999

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From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@borg.com>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Other Fanatsy titles....

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Sure, why not. I know I'll use anything I can to get the kids in here

reading. It would be nice if we didn't have to rely on other outlets for

publicity sometimes, but I'm not one to turn away the chance to boost

reading and circ.

Lorie

"Denise I. Matulka" wrote:

> This is what I am talking about.......we need to examine the hype over

> the idea that HP is bringing kids into the library. Is it the job of

> professional librarians to reach out to the community or an author who

> has been "hyped up" by the press.....Do we ride on the coat tails of the

> media......

>

> Denise Matulka

-- Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul.

Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.

**************Ralph Vaull Starr*************

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