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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>
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 292
PUBYAC Digest 292
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: identifiable librarians
by Amy Stultz <AStultz@ci.leesburg.fl.us>
2) Re: origami teaching techniques
by "Lisa Sauer" <floopy15@hotmail.com>
3) re:librarian look
by "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
4) RE:Harry Potter purchases
by Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
5) holiday candy
by Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
6) RE: origami teaching techniques
by "Ruth Shafer" <rshafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us>
7) catalog software for a small school library
by kiddielibrarian <kiddielibrarian@yahoo.com>
8) RE:Harry Potter purchases
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
9) Toddler Storytime Workshop
by "Mary Moody" <MMOODY@vigo.lib.in.us>
10) January display
by Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
11) Harry Potter and WB online
by "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@infolink.org>
12) RE: Trick-or-Treat Rules?
by "Tami Steinbauer" <tsteinbauer@birchard.lib.oh.us>
13) Re: Internet use in Children's Departments
by David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>
14) Re: Best Author Presentation
by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
15) Re: Teens and videos
by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
16) Re: origami teaching techniques
by "Mary Parra" <maryp@ccrls.org>
17) activist/"nonconformist" resources
by Jason Stuhlmann <stuhlman@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu>
18) Re: school library organization and supplies
by SSTWIN@aol.com
19) Re: identifiable librarians
by "Ann W. Moore" <SCP_MOORE@sals.edu>
20) cork bulletin boards
by Sullivan <marsulli@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
21) STUMPERS
by Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
22) swallowing/doctor stumper solved
by Kathleen Ahern <kahern@selco.lib.mn.us>
23) Capyboppy Stumper Solved
by Beth Werking <bwerking@kokomo.lib.in.us>
24) RE: Activities for at-risk students
by "Ann W. Moore" <SCP_MOORE@sals.edu>
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From: Amy Stultz <AStultz@ci.leesburg.fl.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: identifiable librarians
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 10:34:14 CST
In March I went to the UK. An English woman asked me for directions in
Edinburgh. I smiled and said with my Southern Accent "I'm just a
tourist
here myself." She looked so disappointed. I get asked for help
everywhere
I go too. I think we just exude intelligence, friendliness, and
helpfulness.
Amy Stultz
Children's Librarian
Leesburg Public Library
AStultz@ci.leesburg.fl.us
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From: "Lisa Sauer" <floopy15@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: origami teaching techniques
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One suggestion for novice Origami teachers is to use Microsoft Publisher
1997. There is a neat Origami wizard where patterns, complete with fold
lines, can be printed out. I have used this in the past as an introduction
and had kids repeat it with Origami paper aftwerwards.
Lisa Sauer
Children's Librarian
Hazel Park Memorial Library
Hazel Park, MI
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From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: re:librarian look
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 10:43:06 CST
I was able to visit the Library of Congress last spring and never dreamed
how beautiful it was. The thing that tickled me happened when I was looking
at a display and a library staff person came up and told me the library
would be closing in five minutes. I had to laugh because we go around doing
that in our small branch library, but who would have thought they do that at
the Library of Congress.
Linda Allen, Monroe Public Library, Sno-Isle Regional Library System
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From: Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE:Harry Potter purchases
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 10:44:39 CST
Hi all,
I wanted to second Barb's experience about ordering
through the Warner Brother's website. I too, had an
incredibly frustrating time with them and they didn't
seem to care at all! (As though there was nothing
unusual in never receiving your merchandise, having to
call them, then receiving the WRONG merchandise and
having to pay to return that!)I am planning to have a
non-stressful Holiday season and so I will now abstain
from ordering any more from the mega machine.
Susan
=====
Susan Anderson-Newham
Federal Way Regional Library
King County, WA
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From: Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: holiday candy
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 10:46:02 CST
This may seem like an odd question, but what other hard candy or chocolate
candy is associated with the Christmas/Hannukah season besides the usual
candy canes? I will be doing yet another "guess how many
____________"
are in the jar contest. For Halloween, I used candy corn. I want
something that will fit in about a 12 inch glass bell. Thanks in advance.
Nicole Marcuccilli
YA Librarian
Glenview (IL) Public Library
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From: "Ruth Shafer" <rshafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: origami teaching techniques
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 10:47:35 CST
I have done origami with kids ages 5-8 and found it useful to have poster
that has the different stages of the item glued to it, so that they can look
at it for as long as they need to. This has worked well. If you don't
quite
get what I'm describing, give a call, either phone at 360 699-8869 or e-mail
at rshafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us
Good luck,
Ruth Shafer
Vancouver, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
> Behalf Of Farida Shapiro
> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 11:05 AM
> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
> Subject: origami teaching techniques
>
>
> I have been an origami enthusiast for 4 years, and led a few origami
> workshops back in the NYPL days. However, I wasn't satisfied with my
> origami teaching techniques (i.e. I tried to get everyone to go at the
> pace of the slowest folder, but that didn't work. Also, inevitably, the
> parents would end up taking the piece of paper out of their children's
> hands and folding it for them).
>
> I am thinking about leading origami workshops here at the Bellevue
> Library, for both younger (5-7 yrs) and older (8-10, 10-12) groups.
> Do any PUBYACers have advice/suggestions, plus experiences of what did and
> didn't work?
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> Farida S. T. Shapiro
> Children's Librarian
>
> Bellevue Regional Library
> 1111 110th Ave. NE
> Bellevue, Washington 98004
>
>
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From: kiddielibrarian <kiddielibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: catalog software for a small school library
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 10:49:34 CST
Greetings!
I am posting for a friend who works at a small
parochial school.
The pastor would like to see the library have a
computerized catalog, but cannot afford to outsource.
They are attempting to find software that would allow
the teachers to enter all the records.
I was wondering if any of you have experience with
software like this, and/or any recommendations to
make.
Please reply directly to me at
kiddielibrarian@yahoo.com.
Thank you in advance!
Kay
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE:Harry Potter purchases
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 10:51:41 CST
I ordered from the WB store online and had no problems what so ever.
My shirts and mugs arrived in a timely fashion, one item was back ordered
I received ane mail about that and a written confirmation and that
item soon followed. I have however had a nightmare transaction
with Amazon at one time. My point is that I do not think this list serve
should be a public forum for people to call for not doing business
with a company based on a personal greivance. The fact that someone
has ordered some HP items from somewhere does not make this work related
despite the theme of the items. My Cat in the Hat shirt I bought from
one particualr shrunk rather badly..oh well. It would take up an
awful lot of time on this list if we all spent our time relating
nightmares about book orders, late deliveries, etc.
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From: "Mary Moody" <MMOODY@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Toddler Storytime Workshop
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Greetings,
I just wanted to thank all of those people that sent me ideas, information,
etc. to include in a Toddler Storytime Workshop.
It went very well. Although I didn't cover everything I wanted to and could
have used more time to set-up. It was a first for me and I learned what to
do and what I should not do.
Thanks to all once again.
Mary Moody
School Liaison Librarian
VCPL
\0/\0/\0/ "Let everything that hath breath Praise the Lord!"
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From: Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: January display
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 10:54:45 CST
I am looking for ideas for a display I am going to be doing in January
pertaining to teens. I am looking for books appropriate for the HIGH
SCHOOL age (14-18), not junior high. Adult books would be fine too.
The
subject area is resolutions and life changes. I am having trouble coming
up with titles for these areas, and I need your help. Thanks in advance.
Nicole Marcuccilli
Glenview (IL) Public Library
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From: "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@infolink.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Harry Potter and WB online
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 10:56:13 CST
I ordered t-shirts and a mug online and I received the shirts very quickly,
but there was a note that the mug was back ordered. It did take about
three
months for the mug to come in. I think that they were not prepared for the
volume of interest, but I have never had any difficulty with them.
Susan
sfichtel@home.com
Woodbridge Public Library
Woodbridge, NJ
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From: "Tami Steinbauer" <tsteinbauer@birchard.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Trick-or-Treat Rules?
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Jackie-
I've personally never heard of trick-or-treat with no time limit. Aren't
there problems with older children knocking on doors until late hours?
Where I grew up, we always had trick-or-treat on Halloween from 6-8 pm.
When I got married and moved to a small town in a rural area, I was
surprised that they always celebrated Halloween on the Saturday before (this
year the 28th). I thought (and still do, actually) that it's odd that they
schedule trick-or-treat in the daytime (4:30-5:30 following a parade).
Supposedly it's for safety reasons, but to me it's just not as much fun.
All of the small towns around us celebrate on different days/times, so
actually it's possible to go trick-or-treating several times if one wanted!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
> Behalf Of Jackie Corinth
> Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 11:39 PM
> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
> Subject: Trick-or-Treat Rules?
>
>
> Dear All,
>
> I recently moved to a suburb of Pittsburgh and was very surprised by the
> rules the local municipalities here have adopted for trick-or-treat.
>
> The local government sets the date for and official
> "Trick-or-Treat Night."
> This date is never a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. As a result, many times
> this date is not the 31st. (I have heard many rumors as to why
> they do this
> ranging from "Parents have stricter curfews for their children on
school
> nights," (safety issue) to "They never have trick-or-treat on
> Friday because
> it conflicts with high school football" to "They never have
trick-or-treat
> on Sundays because of religious reasons.")
>
> The local government also sets the hours when trick-or-treat can
> take place
> (usually between the hours of 6 and 8 PM).
>
> There is also a rule that says that houses with their front porch light on
> will give out candy, houses with the front porch light off will
> not give out
> candy (they ran out, nobody's home, etc.) I'm not sure whether this last
> rule was set into place by the local government or if this is just an
> understood trick-or-treating rule of thumb.
>
> Where I am from, trick-or-treat always takes place on Halloween
> and does not
> have a time limit. I am interested what other parts of the country do in
> regard to "official" trick-or-treat rules how members of the
> community feel
> about these rules (or lack thereof.)
>
> I subscribe to the digest form of this list, so please respond to me
> directly and I will summerize my findings for everyone.
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Jackie Corinth
> Public Services Librarian
> Robert Morris College
> 881 Narrows Run Road
> Moon Township, PA 15108
> Phone: (412) 604-2548
> E-mail: corinth@robert-morris.edu
>
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From: David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Internet use in Children's Departments
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:00:03 CST
On Thu, 2 Nov 2000, karen maletz wrote:
>
> -We have 2 computers in Children's Services that they
> use for the internet which are unfiltered. The child
> & parent together in person must fill out a permission
> card where the parent checks off that he/she gives the
> child permission to use the internet in the library &
> realizes that the staff is not responsible for what
> the child sees. Then we put a little computer sticker
> on the child's library card so that if the staff is
> doing a spot check the child can take out his/her
> library card & show it to the staff member. We have a
> sign-up book; children can sign up for an hour at a
> time. In the adult room, there are 3 internet
> stations. Adults can use the children's internet
> computers if they are available; however if a child
> comes in & wants to sign up, they have preference &
> the adult must relinquish the computer Hope this
> helps.-- David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>
wrote:
>
Just a note: the above was not written by by me, karen forgot to delete
that part.
David
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From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
To: Candice Morris <cmorris@mtlib.org>
Subject: Re: Best Author Presentation
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:01:23 CST
Many of the teens I work with love his books too. I just read Sasquatch
and loved it. It's great to know of an author that is a good speaker
and a good writer.
On Tue, 31 Oct 2000, Candice Morris wrote:
> At MPLA (Mountain Plains Library Association) conference in Omaha, I heard
> the very best author presentation I have ever heard. Roland Smith was not
> only very personable and funny but truly fascinating. Roland started out
as
> a wildlife research biologist and has worked with elephants for over 20
> years, helped with the sea otter rescue after the Exxon Valdez, helped
save
> the red wolf from extinction and with the reintroduction of the grey wolf
in
> Yellowstone. I don't know what he charges but he is worth
it....what an
> inspiring, humorous talk!
>
>
> Candice Morris
cmorris@mtlib.org
> Lewis & Clark Library
> 120 S. Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT 59601
> Phone 406 447-1690 x15 Fax 406 447-1687
>
Rosalie Olds, Young Adult Librarian
King County Library System
Fairwood Library
Renton, WA
Life's too short to read bad books or drink bad wine!
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From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
To: "Kelley, Judy" <JKelley@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Teens and videos
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:03:45 CST
Judy,
Here at the King County Library we check out all videos to everyone. Most
of the time if a parent is concerned they are limiting the children on
their own.
On Tue, 31 Oct 2000, Kelley, Judy wrote:
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> I would like to know what your library policies are on checking
out
videos
> to youth. I am curious what others do regarding: 1)
children's videos
2)
> current feature films on videos(similar to what video stores offer) and 3)
> adult nonfiction videos. Thanks very much.
>
Rosalie Olds, Young Adult Librarian
King County Library System
Fairwood Library
Renton, WA
Life's too short to read bad books or drink bad wine!
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From: "Mary Parra" <maryp@ccrls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: origami teaching techniques
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Hello!
Our children's librarian thought I might have a few tips for you since I,
too, love origami. I often use it in the craft nights we have in the
children's area once a week. Even children 9 or 10 will want you to do the
folding for them. With the parents, I welcome their help but of course we
don't want them doing the whole craft and depriving their child of that
accomplishment! It might help to say a few words first about
"helping".
usually, with the younger ones especially, I will hold the paper in the
proper position while the child presses to crease the fold. Parents could
do this too.
The most important thing is to choose SIMPLE patterns. I count the
steps
involved when considering a pattern. And of course practice several times
before trying to show someone else. I make several copies of the patterns
to hand out and the more advanced kids, who usually have some origami
experience already, can go ahead at their own pace. It also helps the kids
to see a picture of what their project should look like at each step.
"Make
it look like the picture" is my motto. Even if the written
instructions are
somewhat confusing and don't get you from here to there.
Jeannie Rogers
Woodburn Public Library
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From: Farida Shapiro <fshapiro@kcls.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Date: Thursday, November 02, 2000 11:07 AM
Subject: origami teaching techniques
>I have been an origami enthusiast for 4 years, and led a few origami
>workshops back in the NYPL days. However, I wasn't satisfied with my
>origami teaching techniques (i.e. I tried to get everyone to go at the
>pace of the slowest folder, but that didn't work. Also, inevitably, the
>parents would end up taking the piece of paper out of their children's
>hands and folding it for them).
>
>I am thinking about leading origami workshops here at the Bellevue
>Library, for both younger (5-7 yrs) and older (8-10, 10-12) groups.
>Do any PUBYACers have advice/suggestions, plus experiences of what did and
>didn't work?
>
>Thanks so much!
>
>Farida S. T. Shapiro
>Children's Librarian
>
>Bellevue Regional Library
>1111 110th Ave. NE
>Bellevue, Washington 98004
>
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From: Jason Stuhlmann <stuhlman@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu>
To: yalsa-bk@ala.org, PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: activist/"nonconformist" resources
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:07:25 CST
He timidly takes a step out of his corner where he has been hiding, into
the blinding light. He covers his eyes and quiety turns to consult the
faceless masses....
Greetings all! First my apologies for cross emailing, but you are such a
wonderful bunch of ideas/opinions/experiences/personalities!
I am trying to put together a list of:
1. non fiction books where teens can become informed about issues today,
be it sexism, racism, environment, international, freedom of speech, etc.
I know that's kind of broad, but I guess I'm looking for a smattering of
all things. Either books about these things or just as helpful would be
places I could look for resources, be it books or webpages, etc.
2. fiction books as well. Although I noticed several of the books
from
an earlier thread about political books will be helpful.
I thank you all in advance for any help or suggestions for the person who
himself needs to become more informed (such as read the paper more! and
i'm sure if i signed up for tv channels that would help, too!).
Anyway, if you could reply to me with any ideas you might have and I'll be
happy to post a compilation.
Thanks again!!!!!!!!
:)
-Jason Stuhlmann
stuhlman@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu
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From: SSTWIN@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: school library organization and supplies
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In a message dated 11/2/00 12:20:44 PM Pacific Standard Time,
SuE@gfacademy.org writes:
<< I would
reccommend to you though, for your non-fiction - to use even basic Dewey
Numbers. >>
Su and Others-
Thanks so much for your response to my library organiz questions.
I guess I didn't make it clear that yes, I totally agree, Dewey Decimal is
the way to go with the non-fiction stuff, and yes, I have already divided
the
books loosely into those categories. (Go Dewey!) I wholeheartedly
agree
that keeping our little library in line with all the other libraries of the
world makes it easier for the little ones to learn.
When it comes to actually giving call numbers to the books, that's where I
get nervous. For instance, I know that 550 is Earth Science, but where
does
the 550.3 (or whatever) come into play? Where does that come from? Should
I
just put all Earth Science down as 550 and call it close enough? Hate to do
something partway, especially if someone else down the road will have to
re-catalog all the books. Perhaps a general section with stickers and shelf
tape makes more sense? (all animals books go under 590 for Zoology?)
As you can see, I am certainly committed to following the DDS but not sure
how far to go. Any other thoughts? Anyone want to recommend a library
supply
company (other than The Library Store) to use for labels? Anyone know of a
cataloging software where I could type in the book title and out prints the
call number- or am I dreaming???
Thanks again so much for help with all of this!!
Mary
sstwin@aol.com
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From: "Ann W. Moore" <SCP_MOORE@sals.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: identifiable librarians
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:19:20 CST
Fresh off the press story! I was at the NYLA Conference in Saratoga, N.Y.
yesterday, walking from one hotel to another for a program, with a badge
hanging around my neck identifying me as a conference attendee. A woman
came up to me and said, "Where's the YMCA?" Not being from
Saratoga, I
hadn't
a clue and was absolutely astonished that I had been asked!
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From: Sullivan <marsulli@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: cork bulletin boards
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:21:18 CST
Dear PUBYACers,
I would like to cover a 2 foot by 40 foot stretch of wall with a
cork bulletin board. Do you know of a supplier or catalog? An
internet
search has produced office supply companies from which I can buy
individual smaller boards, but that isn't the effect I want. Where do the
schools go for this product? I envision every classroom I was ever in
wrapped with bulletin boards. Any features I should be looking for to
insure quality?
Thanks in advance.
Marina R. Sullivan
The Smithtown Library, Commack Branch
3 Indian Head Road, Commack, New York 11725
marsulli@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPERS
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We seem to have had recent a run on these:
1) A story patron remembers buying 29 years ago
about a boy of 10 years and his sister who live on
a ranch in Arizona. There is a Native American boy
who is a friend. The children's father has a special
horse which is stolen by rustlers and the three children
go off to find the horse. In the middle of the book was
an illustration of the kids lying on the ground and
looking up at the stars. Time period of story is
unknown.
2) A chapter book about a brother and sister who are
caught in a museum over a weekend. Patron remembers
them having great fun and something about a violin.
Patron dates this story to the late 50's or 60's.
3) Story from the 50's/60's about a young girl who
dreams of owning a horse. A beautiful palomino
comes into her life and then several more. One mare
has twin palomino foals. The girl calls her resulting
palomino ranch something Irish that had to do with
gold coins.
We've tried our A-Z's, etc. Nothing seems to fit.
Thank you for any suggestions y'all could offer.
Sue Jones
Pleasanton Public Library/California
(925) 931-3400 x 23
sue.jones.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html
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From: Kathleen Ahern <kahern@selco.lib.mn.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: swallowing/doctor stumper solved
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Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:24:12 CST
Thanks to all who solved the spicture book tumper with black and white
silhouette illustrations of items swallowed by a boy. The book is
Mother, Mother I am Sick, Send for the Doctor Quick, Quick, Quick by
Remy Charlip! Our patron is thrilled - we'll be inter-library loaning
it for her to enjoy! Thanks everyone!
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From: Beth Werking <bwerking@kokomo.lib.in.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Capyboppy Stumper Solved
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:25:33 CST
Thank all of you who solved my stumper. Spelling does count! The
book the
patron was seeking was Capyboppy by Bill Peet, c1966.
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From: "Ann W. Moore" <SCP_MOORE@sals.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Activities for at-risk students
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:27:09 CST
I have done many class visits (in the library) for grades 1-5, for a school
considered inner-city. In 30 minutes I try to present 3 stories, the 1st
and 3rd traditionally told or read using a book, and the middle one some
kind of action/involvement story. This can be as simple as the children
putting a flannelboard figure on the board when it is their turn. Here
are some themes and stories that have worked fairly well with 3rd-4th
grade:
Spring--Carlstrom, Raven and River
Simon, Spring Across America (discussion of pictures)
"The Dance of Spring" from Stevenson, Mud Flat Spring
selections from Schnur, Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic (use as guessing
game--could lead into children writing their own acrostics)
St. Patrick's Day--Gibbons, St. Patrick's Day
discussion of British terminology vs. American terminology (guessing)
Graham, Dear Old Donegal (I found a recording of Bing Crosby singing
this song--the words aren't exact to the book, but close enough)
de Paola, Fin M'Coul
Valentine's Day--Wittman, The Boy Who Hated Valentine's Day
valentine pairs--a guessing game where I gave the kids one half of
a pair (either romantic or friends) and they guessed the second half
Geringer, Yours 'Til the Ice Cracks
Chinese New Year--Sing, Chinese New Year's Dragon
discussion of Chinese zodiac and the characteristics for each year--
I have done this several times and it's always a big hit. Get
zodiac placemats from Chinese restaurants, or use a book about the
Chinese New Year that includes the zodiac. I blew up a big chart
that I can display.
Demi, Demi's Dragons and Fantastic Creatures--the poems are hokey,
but the pictures are gorgeous and appeal to all ages
Christmas--de Paola, The Legend of Old Befana
discussion of Christmas traditions and music from other countries--
I taped selections from Christmas carols from several countries and
wrote the country's name and how to say "Merry Christmas" on a poster,
then had the children match them. At another program I brought in
items related to different countries and their Christmas traditions
and did a similar type of matching game.
Thanksgiving--Kelley, Fall Is Not Easy
discussion of harvest festivals around the world. "Harvest
Festivals Around the World" by Corwin is a good resource. Do a
matching game with objects, a description, and a world map or globe.
Jackson, I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie
Halloween--Pilkey, The Halloweiner
Kraus, How Spider Saved Halloween (a good flannelboard story)
Nikola-Lisa, Shake Dem Halloween Bones
masks (I brought in a wide variety of masks and had the kids tell
who might wear them; this also works with hats)
Bats--Earle, Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats
flannelboard from a Totline magazine--a counting rhyme about bats--
do as a flannelboard and then have the kids come up with alternate
rhymes (basically goes, 1, 2, bats _____; 3, 4, ____; etc.)
Bruchac, The Great Ball Game
Freeman, Hattie the Backstage Bat
Astronauts--Cole, Blast Off!
space suit activity--I blew up a diagram of various space suit parts
from "On the Shuttle" by Bondar and had the kids match the name of
the part to the part itself. I have also used this with the Summer
Reading Club and it's been very well received.
Agee, Dmitri the Astronaut
Wind--"Who Has Seen the Wind" by Rossetti, from "Windy
Day," ed. by Bauer
discussion of wind speeds from "The Winds That Blow" by Thompson
and Overbeck; a really fascinating look at the way winds are
measured; I made a chart and gave each child a description, which
they had to match to the correct speed
Llewellyn, Wild, Wet and Windy (excerpts)
United States--Keller, The Scrambled States of America
discussion of state flags (matching)
Jones, The Biggest and Best Flag That Ever Flew
Key/Spier, The Star-Spangled Banner
Holidays/Special Days--Quackenbush, The Most Welcome Visitor (a great book
for guessing what comes next)
Stevenson, Oh, No, It's Waylon's Birthday!
Heine, The Pig's Wedding
Civil War--Scott, Memorial Day
Civil War songs--I taped selections from the PBS album, wrote the
titles on a chart, and had the kids listen and then match to the
titles
Food--Friedman, How My Parents Learned to Eat
Solheim, It's Disgusting--and We Ate It! (selections)
discussion of different versions of the gingerbread boy--show various
versions and then read Egielski's
Money--Axelrod, Pigs Will Be Pigs (do the math along the way!)
discussion of foreign money, using actual money
Schwartz, If You Made a Million
Black History--Miller, Frederick Douglass: ThHe Last Day of Slavery
e Last Day of Slavery
discussion of African-American firsts (use book covers from the biog.
section--you can also do a guessing game on identifying famous
black Americans)
Krull, Wilma Unlimited
President's Day--Small, George Washington's Cows
Winnick, Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers
Brown, Arthur Meets the President (use the book and tape, if possible)
Provenson, The Buck Stops Here (good for a guessing game)
Fritz, George Washington's Breakfast
de Regniers, The Abraham Lincoln Joke Book
I could go on, but you get the idea! E-mail me if you want more
suggestions.
Ann Moore
scp_moore@sals.edu
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