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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 1:05 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 368
PUBYAC Digest 368
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: YA self-service activities
by Nancy Sheehan <sheehan@noblenet.org>
2) Book memorial
by Janice Lyhane <janicel@bluevalley.net>
3) Re: Nursing rooms in the children's dept.
by Karen Stanley <kstanley@rosenberg-library.org>
4) RE: wilderness program
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
5) Thing 1 and Thing 2 - costume source?
by betsys@cityoflafayette.com
6) Request for advice!
by Candace Deisley <deisleyc@uhls.lib.ny.us>
7) Another Drop-In StoryTime Question
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
8) training sessions
by " Kathy Reid or Arnie Naiman" <ragged@interlog.com>
9) Family Summer Reading Programs
by "Carol L. Hranko" <hrankoca@oplin.lib.oh.us>
10) RE: popcorn stumper
by "Diane Adams" <diane@ccrls.org>
11) Re: edible campfire
by DCB39@aol.com
12) Library websites for kids and teens
by Tina Cavanough <tcavanough@astc.nt.gov.au>
13) RE: Teen Auction SRP
by Jamie Weaver <jweaver@dupagels.lib.il.us>
14) Bookjack
by Tammy Federspiel <tfeders@esls.lib.wi.us>
15) Paid advertisements to promote programming
by "Susan Zimmerman" <susanzm2@hotmail.com>
16) Summary of responses: promoting your library
by Ingrid Henderson <ingrid.henderson@ncc.govt.nz>
17) Re: Puppet Clubs
by "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us>
18) Chocolate Clay
by CARYM@charleston.lib.sc.us
19) RE Edible Fires
by Irene Lang <ilang@gfn.org>
20) Murder Mystery
by CARYM@charleston.lib.sc.us
21) Re: edible campfire
by JoAnne Dearin <dearin@noblenet.org>
22) Problem with printers
by "Shanla Brookshire" <shanlab@hotmail.com>
23) Re: "Drop In" Storytime
by Teresa Lambert <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
24) RE: Library Sleepover
by Teresa Lambert <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
25) slatwall accessories
by "Nancy Bostrom" <NANCYB@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
26) RE: e-mail pen pals from other countries
by "Hiett, Debra" <DHiett@AndoverPublicSchools.com>
27) Toy Libraries
by "Andree Cote Moxon" <andree_cote@hotmail.com>
28) Dial-A-Story
by jmccann <jmccann@fontanalib.org>
29) after school programs
by Cyndy Gartside <cgartsid@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
30) Stumper nursery rhyme
by Char Taber <ctab@vlc.lib.mi.us>
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From: Nancy Sheehan <sheehan@noblenet.org>
To: ILefkowitz@aol.com
Subject: RE: YA self-service activities
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:56:55 CST
I've received a few requests for this, so here goes:
Stringing hearts in the YA room the kids decorated themselves.
Grafitti boards that invite questions such as "A good halloween costume
is. . ." "Presidential candidates we want to have run"
"All I want for
Christmas is. . ." Kids get to respond, either directly on the
bulletin
board with chalk or markers. Occasionally I'll make a cut-out shape
for
them to post. YA's come back to see the new responses.
Peer Book Reviews-Kids fill out a bookmark and post reading suggestions to
a bulletin board. This works especially well with required reading
lists
so the kids can avoid the dogs on the list.
Mostly, you can put out any simple craft supplies with a sample and
directions. Markers, glue, scissors, and materials tend to go
unmolested. And taking the leap of faith that the kids won't trash the
area goes a long way with gaining their trust. I try to tie the
activities into either decor or a display so that the kids feel some
ownership in their room.
The next thing I want to do is a continue-the-story graphic novel authored
by the library patrons.
>
--
Nancy Sheehan, Head of Youth Services
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield Massachusetts
sheehan@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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From: Janice Lyhane <janicel@bluevalley.net>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Book memorial
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:57:12 CST
Dear Pubyacers,
I need to pick your brains once again. We have a patron who would like
to use some memorial money to purchase books for the library but they
want books that are suitable for young adults that are centered around a
veteran &/or his experiences. Those are the only guidelines he
gave
us. If you know of a book that would be appropriate, please email me
at
janicel@bluevalley.net
TIA,
Janice Lyhane
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From: Karen Stanley <kstanley@rosenberg-library.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Nursing rooms in the children's dept.
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:57:31 CST
As a former working/nursing mother I agree totally with Lisa Hughes.
Karen Stanley
Rosenberg Library
Galveston, TX
Lisa Hughes wrote:
> Random thoughts on this--
> it's been ten years since I was a nursing mother. With my first,
we were
> more or less on his schedule, so I was more likely to be at home when
he
> needed nursing. My second got nursed wherever and whenever we
were,
> usually based on the older one's schedule. However, I would not
have been
> able to use a separate nursing room with her because I would have
needed
> to keep an eye on him. Having a comfortable chair in a somewhat
secluded
> spot would have been great--I would not have used a separate nursing
room.
> I expressed milk for both of them, but only when I was at work.
Staff
> members might appreciate a room with a lock (I did it in the staff
> restroom, which was the pits!), but I really wonder if any non-staff
> mothers would use it for that purpose. In addition to having to
have her
> breast pump with her, she would need some sort of refrigeration for the
> milk until she got home. In my experience, a woman expresses
breast milk
> when she is dedicated to breast-feeding, and needs to be away from her
> baby for a number of hours (4+?). That tends to be mothers who
are
> working outside the home, or mothers whose babies are hospitalized for
> some reason. They would then need to be aware that the area is
available
> so they can bring what they need. How many of those mothers would
then be
> at the library when they need to express? If you're a large
library with
> lots of businesses around, maybe there are enough working mothers that
> they would make use of it. I wonder whether the money to build
this and
> the floor space it will take would be justified by its use. A few
> comfortable chairs in a secluded area might be much easier and more
> manageable.
> So that's my two cents. Good luck with your decision.
>
>
> Lisa Mead Hughes, Children's Services
> Campbell Public Library
> 77 Harrison Avenue, Campbell CA 95008-1499
> voice: (866-1991) fax: (408) 866-1433
> lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us
> *** All standard disclaimers apply ***
>
>
>
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: wilderness program
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:57:48 CST
Pretzel logs, marshmallow rocks/coals/red fruit roll ups cut for
flames, red licorice also works well. Oreo crumbs or graham cracker
crumbs for your base of ashes-can sprinkle in a red for 'embers'.
Lis Dowling
Horseheads NY
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From: betsys@cityoflafayette.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thing 1 and Thing 2 - costume source?
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Help! We are looking for a source to purchase Thing 1 and Thing 2
costumes.
Last year, we saw them in a catalog from Clown Alley, the company that was
selling Cat in the Hat costumes through the Read Across America web site.
We didn't have the money last year... Now we do, and we can't find
them
anywhere.
Please let me know if you know of a source. Dr. Seuss' birthday is
coming
up fast, and the Cat in the Hat (that's me!) really wants some helpers.
Besides, my boss just said to me "I have a deep desire to paint my face
blue
and act goofy", and I don't want to let her down!
Thanks,
Betsy
Betsy Stroomer
betsys@cityoflafayette.com
Head of Children's Services
Lafayette Public Library
Lafayette, CO
www.cityoflafayette.com/library
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From: Candace Deisley <deisleyc@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: NYLINE <NYLINE@unix10.nysed.gov>,
PUBYAC mail to the listserv <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
publib list <publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu>
Subject: Request for advice!
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:58:18 CST
Please excuse the cross-posting, but we are looking for help from other
libraries.
Our Children's Library is considering some new ideas which may have some
legal ramifications.
1) We'd like to make a photo album as part of our web page. Do we need
to get parents' permission in writing for this? Does anyone have a
sample form?
2) We've become involved in the "Sister Libraries" program.
Do we need
to get parents' permission for their children's participation as pen
pals? Does anyone have a sample form?
Thanks for your help!!
Candy Deisley
--
You see, I don't believe that libraries should be drab places where
people sit in silence, and that's
been the main reason for our policy of employing wild animals as
librarians.
-
Monty Python skit
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Another Drop-In StoryTime Question
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:58:30 CST
Hi Everybody,
Thanks for all the responses to Sandy's request for input about drop-in
storytimes. We are definitely going to give it a try this spring for
the 3-6 year-olds.. But we've uncovered a glitch, and thought we'd
pick
your collective brains once again.
We are going to have drop-in storytimes every Tues, Weds, & Thurs at 10,
but realized that on an upcoming Wednesday during the next storytime
5-week session we will both be out of the library at an all-day
workshop.
What do those of you who do drop-in storytimes do in a case like this?
Or how about when you're sick or the library is closed due to inclement
weather, obscure holiday, etc?
Any ideas would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Toni
--
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Libray
222 N. Jefferson St.
Papillion, NE 68046
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: " Kathy Reid or Arnie Naiman" <ragged@interlog.com>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: training sessions
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Hello all, I have been working in libraries in Ontario for the past 20 years
doing music and movement programmes with children aged 6 months to 5 years
old. Recently I've started doing presentations for Early Childhood teachers
and librarians [most recently at the OLA conference in Toronto] and I'm
finding it very satisfying to be able to share this material with others who
do similar work.
I'm trying to find other places to do this. So I'm wondering where
there
are conferences or in library teaching sessions that I might apply to.
Please respond privately. Thanks, Kathy
Kathy Reid-Naiman
109 Crawford Rose Dr.,
Aurora, Ontario L4G 4S1 Canada
http://www.interlog.com/~ragged
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From: "Carol L. Hranko" <hrankoca@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Family Summer Reading Programs
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:58:59 CST
I am doing a presentation for Summer Reading Programs, and need ideas and
how-to's involving families. If you have ever had a Family Summer
Reading
Program and could send me ideas, sample reading records or p.r. materials,
ideas for incentives, etc. I would be very grateful.
Carol Hranko
Shadyside Public Library
4300 Central Ave.
Shadyside, OH 43947
fax: 740-676-0123
hrankoca@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: "Diane Adams" <diane@ccrls.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: popcorn stumper
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:59:14 CST
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the popcorn rhyme. My
preschool and toddlers love you too.
Diane
Diane Adams
Youth Services Librarian
Monmouth Public Library (503) 838-1932
P.O. Box 10
fax: (503) 838-3899
168 Ecols St. S.
diane@ccrls.org
Monmouth, OR 97361
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From: DCB39@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: edible campfire
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:59:29 CST
I've done it with a graham cracker square as the base, squirtable cheese as
the fire and pretzel sticks as the logs.
Donna Cifarelli
Youth Services
Goshen (NY) Public Library
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From: Tina Cavanough <tcavanough@astc.nt.gov.au>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>,
Subject: Library websites for kids and teens
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:59:44 CST
Hello all,
Firstly - apologies for any cross postings.
I have been asked to provide information for my Library's new children's and
teens Website. I was wondering if anyone out there could send me the
address of their Website and/or let me know what has been particularly
successful - or unsuccessful - on their sites. Any suggestions on what
should be included would be greatly appreciated. We will have general
info
about programmes and services, but what else will attract hits?
Thanks in advance for your knowledge and assistance!
Tina Cavanough
Children's and Youth Services Librarian
Alice Springs Public Library
PO Box 1071
ALICE SPRINGS 0871
Northern Territory
Australia
Ph: 08-8950 0556
Fax: 08-8952 2402
Email: tcavanough@astc.nt.gov.au
"But there were things he needed to know. And the library was the
only
place he was likely to find them out." The Forests of Silence
(Deltora
Quest #1) - Emily Rodda
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From: Jamie Weaver <jweaver@dupagels.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Teen Auction SRP
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Have tried twice to use Sarah Smiths e mail address but it wont go through.
I too would like any information on teen auctions and book bucks. Thank you
advance
Jamie Lyn Weaver
Geneva Public Library
jweaver@dupagels.lib.il.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Dale Buck [SMTP:DBUCK@cml.lib.oh.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 10:41 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Teen Auction SRP
I am interested in any info. you might have on the teen auction and how
they earn "book bucks".
Dale Buck
Youth Services
Southwest Public Libraries
>>> cgerstei@snap.lib.ca.us
02/07/01 10:46PM >>>
Sounds intriguing! How did it go? I'm working on planning this
year's.
Do
you
still have info to share? Thanks!!
Sarah Smith wrote:
> Finally! I've more or less "completed" the details of
our Teen SRP which
is
> an auction using Book Bucks. I did promise back in Dec./Jan. that
I
would
> send anyone information that was interested to thank everyone out there
who
> sent me suggestions. If you are one of the interested parties,
please
> contact me at sesmith5@hotmail.com.
I can send an e-mail attachment or
will
> fax/snail mail.
>
> Sarah Smith
> sesmith5@hotmail.com
> Harrison Community Library
> Michigan
>
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Charlotte Gerstein, YA Librarian
Benicia Public Library
150 East L Street
Benicia, CA 94510-3281
(707) 746-4345
(707) 747-8122 (fax)
cgerstei@snap.lib.ca.us
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From: Tammy Federspiel <tfeders@esls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Bookjack
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:00:18 CST
Help, help help! Hi I recently read Running Summer Library Reading
Programs by Carole D. Fiore and the game Bookjack was mentioned in it.
It
is based on the game blackjack and was created by Cathi Dunn Macrae and
Gail Gormley in 1982. Other libraries used and adapted it over the
years.
The how-to information was sketchy and I wondered if anyone out there knew
how to do this game for teens in a summer library program. Thanks,
Tammy
Federspiel
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From: "Susan Zimmerman" <susanzm2@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Paid advertisements to promote programming
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:00:38 CST
Hello everyone,
I am curious if anyone has tried using paid advertisements say in a local
newspaper to promote either children's or adult programs. If so, was this
successful, and what type of ads were done. I am on a committee that is
studying various ways of promoting programming and we are curious what other
systems have done.
I am new to the listserv and am finding a wealth of information that I can
use in my department--Thanks.
You may e-mail me directly
susanzm2@hotmail.com
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From: Ingrid Henderson <ingrid.henderson@ncc.govt.nz>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Summary of responses: promoting your library
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:00:53 CST
Hi everyone,
Thanks to Laura and Richard for their ideas.
Ingrid
> Ingrid,
> One thing I did last year for National Library Week was to post
> quotations about libraries all over the library. This was while I
was
> still in reference, (not Youth Services) so the quotations were those
> made by adults. What made them successful, was that I made them
large
> and easily readable in a "bubble quote" format such as the
ones on MTV's
> pop-up videos. You can use Microsoft Publisher which has a blank
> quotation bubble that can be made into page sized) I
> literally put them everywhere where someone might see them- the
> bathrooms, copiers, high up,
> low, water fountains, fiction, internet terminals- you get the picture.
> Some of them were quite funny, and others were more thoughtful and
> scholarly.
> One teen came up to me and asked when I would be taking them all down.
> Thinking he found them objectionable I asked him why. He replied
that
> he hadn't made his way through the library to read them all, and wanted
> to make sure he got to see them. I saved them for him at the end
of the
> month. On the day I wanted to take them down- I put a $5.00 bill behind
> one of them, then sent an email to staff telling them they could win
the
> money by helping me take them down. This was of course, popular too.
> I know this isn't something to promote your collection as a whole, but
> does help raise awareness of the importance of libraries to your
> patrons.
>
> Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
> Mercer County Library System,
> Lawrence HQ, Lawrenceville, NJ
>
>
Hi! What about the idea of also enlarging newspaper articles &
photos that
have appeared about the library and it's programs and posting them?
I recently finished a successful display campaign where I wrote to national
& local leaders asking them to write back about why reading is important
to
them. The biggest newspaper in the area (covering a large section of
Northern New Jersey) took pictures and ran a huge front page article about
it. I sent a copy to one of my former professors and she used it in
class
as an example of how you can promote your library even if you don't have any
(or much) $$ in the budget for it.
This may be a bit hard to do, but you could also try & find writings in
fiction or memoirs where the author talks about or mentions how important
the library is.
Hope these ideas help. Let me know if you have any questions or need
anything else. Good luck!
Richard :0)
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
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From: "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Puppet Clubs
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Sue,
I have not had a puppet "club," but we have organized our teen
volunteers =
into puppet troupes twice over the years, during summer.
The first time, when I ran it, any teen volunteer could sign up. Since
we =
had a lot of kids, we needed stories with lots of characters and simple =
dialogue. As I recall, I chose some picture books, and the kids picked out =
their favorites; a few made other suggestions. We ended up doing
"Farmer =
Duck" by Martin Waddell and "Millions of Cats" by Wanda Gag.
I rewrote the =
stories into script form and included a narrator. Memorization was not
=
necessary. The kids who didn't want speaking parts just had animals to
=
move, or were assigned to hold the edge of the stage so it wouldn't fall =
down, or make sound effects. We used puppets and stuffed animals.
One of =
the kids made a farmer puppet also. We also decorated an opened-out =
refrigerator box as a stage. =20
Since we had SO many kids wanting to participate, I split them into two =
groups, Group A and Group B. Both groups practiced together, taking =
turns, so that substitutions could be easily made. It was wild, to say
=
the least, but we tried to meet in the morning before the library opened =
so we could be noisy. I scheduled performances for each group,
depending =
on who was available when. We performed for storytimes in the branches
=
and, with our Outreach Services Librarian, in day care centers and summer =
reading programs sponsored by various agencies.
Last summer, the Outreach Librarian did his own puppet troupe. There
was =
a small core of kids who participated, making puppets and sets, and =
practicing. They performed for storyimes, day care groups, and other =
agencies as before. =20
It's a project which takes time, coordination, and organization. But it's =
well worth it! =20
Cindy Rider
Vigo Co. Public Library
<<< Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
2/13 12:33p >>>
Greetings, O Wise Ones with Experience.....
I would like to inquire about any library's experience in creating a =
puppet
club.
We have recently received funding to create a club targeted to middle =
school
students, (an age level I happen to love).
If anyone out there has done this before, I would be grateful to learn of
your experiences and recommendations. My questions run the gamut although =
I
realize there are probably more that I haven't thought to ask:
What kind of puppets and scripts did you begin with? How many children =
could
join? How often did you meet? What materials did you find most helpful?
I'm at the beginning here, folks so everything will be useful to me.
Thank you for your consideration....
Sue Jones
Pleasanton Public Library - Calif.
sue.jones.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html
(925) 931-3400 x 23 (work)
(925) 846-8517 (fax)
=20
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From: CARYM@charleston.lib.sc.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Chocolate Clay
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:01:24 CST
Does anybody have a good recipe for making chocolate clay - one that you
have actually tried and been successful with? We are doing a chocolate
program next week and the chocolate clay recipe we got off the Internet was
a
flop! We would appreciate hearing from any of you who have had success
with
making chocolate clay.
Thanks.
Miranda Cary
Otranto Road Regional Library
North Charleston, South Carolina
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From: Irene Lang <ilang@gfn.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE Edible Fires
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For those looking for recipes & resources for working with Girl Scouts,
Boy
Scouts and Cub Scouts try looking at the Scouting Web.
http://scoutingweb.com/
For the edible fires, click on the "Outdoor & Nature" button
in the column
on the left of the page. Scroll down this page and you will find
"Edible
Campfire Recipes" and "Edible Fire Recipes".
This activity has been a hit with our area youth.
Irene Lang
Library Cooperative Administrative Assistant
and Senior GS Troop Advisor
Michigan
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From: CARYM@charleston.lib.sc.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Murder Mystery
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:01:55 CST
Thanks to everyone who replied to our request several months ago for help
with a murder mystery program. We had our murder mystery at the end of
January, and it was a lot of fun. We had 17 YAs participating
(including
a Girl Scout troop). Everyone asked when we were having the next
murder
mystery (we hope to do another one this summer). We held our mystery
on
a Thursday evening and used library staff who worked that evening as the
"suspects." The YAs were the "detectives" who had
to question the suspects
and figure out "who dun it." We had "evidence"
planted in the library and
a crime scene, complete with actual crime scene tape donated by a local
police department. Overall, this program was easy to prepare and
present
and the feedback from the participating staff as well as the YAs was very
positive.
Miranda Cary
Otranto Road Regional Library
North Charleston, South Carolina
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From: JoAnne Dearin <dearin@noblenet.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: edible campfire
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:02:08 CST
This sounds like a fun summer craft for kids....especially you pour
something gooey over it to hold it together and make it more enticing..
On Tue, 13 Feb 2001 dmoran@mindless.com
wrote:
> it's been a few years, but this is how i remember it.
> first you make a campfire ring -- maybe out of gumdrops. your
firestarter
> goes in the middle -- maybe a marshmallow. tinder comes next --
popcorn.
> kindling -- pretzel sticks. firewood -- pretzel logs. then
you get to
eat
> it. any other ex-girl scout leaders out there who can add to
this?
> Children's Librarian
> Riverhead Free Library
> Riverhead, NY
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
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Peabody Institute Library, Danvers Massachusetts
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From: "Shanla Brookshire" <shanlab@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Problem with printers
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:02:27 CST
Fellow YACcers,
My library has a problem. Since we put in a computer lab
complete with
11 computers and a printer, copies have been walking out the door or thrown
away. Do any of you have a solution to this problem? Our patrons
seem to
think that if they don't need that page, they don't have to pay for it.
We
are going through about 2 reams of paper or more a week because of this.
Just last night, we found 26 copies thrown away without knowing who printed
them off. It's driving us all crazy trying to figure out what to do.
Can
you please help us.
Thank you in advance and you can email me at:
shanlab@hotmail.com
Shanla Brookshire
Children's Librarian
Lovett Memorial Library
Pampa, TX 79065
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From: Teresa Lambert <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: "Drop In" Storytime
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:02:42 CST
Sandy,
My registration policy is very relaxed. If someone brings a child, I ask
them to register the child if they plan on attending regularly. I never
turn away a child because they are not register, whatever I do, I always
plan a few extra (snacks, crafts etc.). It is helpful to have information
and statistics for regular attendees, but I have had many kids bring
friends or family from out of town who won't be back again soon. The most
important thing to me is connecting the kids and the stories!
Terry Lambert,
Youth Services Coordinator
Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton, Ohio 45817
On Wed, 7 Feb 2001, Sandy Belfi wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> We are planning to change from a pre-registration system to a
"drop in"
> storytime session. Has anyone else adopted this format, and if
so, has
> it been successful?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Sandy Belfi
> Sump Memorial Library
> Papillion, NE
>
>
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From: Teresa Lambert <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Library Sleepover
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:02:56 CST
I am working up the courage to try a sleepover, and am wondering if you
allow the kids access to the computers? A lot of our regular kids spend a
lot of time on the computer, and I am just wondering if anyone allows
computer time or limits it?
Terry Lambert,
Youth Services Coordinator
Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton, Ohio 45817
On Tue, 13 Feb 2001, Stephanie Borgman wrote:
> Some years back in a different job I hosted a library sleepover as a
treat
> at the end of the summer reading program. Twenty children were
invited
> based on a drawing. In order to place their name in the drawing
kids had
to
> enroll in the reading club and complete at least 30 books. They
had to be
> between 3rd grade and 7th grade. When I drew the names I
contacted the
> parents and issued the invitation to them and their child jointly.
Although
> parents were not required to stay all night about a third of them did.
All
> parents were required to sign a liability release prepared by the city
> attorney.
> We held the sleepover on a Friday night beginning at 7 p.m. Kids
were
> instructed to bring reading material. Those who wished could also
bring
> snacks (as long as there was enough to share with everyone) and board
games.
> We had structured activities as well as free time, but every hour began
with
> 15 minutes of silent reading. I think we had pizza delivered around 10
p.m.
> I did some storytelling and reading. I also had the video
projector set
up
> later in the evening. Several of them vowed to stay up all night,
but
> everyone was asleep by 1:30 p.m. The police were alerted to the
party and
> made a point of patrolling the area more frequently. My adult
colleagues
> stopped and picked up breakfast donated by local restaurants (breakfast
> sandwiches and tacos, cinnamon rolls, and orange juice) on their way to
work
> Saturday morning. We fed the kids around 8:30 a.m. and they were
all
picked
> up by 9:30 a.m. before we opened to the public.
> We had a great time. They talked about it for months. It is
an activity
I
> would definitely do again given the right location and supportive
staff.
> (Don't forget your air mattress. I was really sore after sleeping
on the
> floor for just four hours.)
>
>
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From: "Nancy Bostrom" <NANCYB@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: slatwall accessories
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:03:13 CST
Hi all,
Just a thank you to all who shared with me about their experience
with slatwall accessories (those display shelves for displaying
books, videos, etc.). I just received my order from Clear Solutions
and am delighted, with both the product and the price. The clear
acrylic shelves have really made our end of shelves book displays
come alive. And, for those of you wondering, the shelves are at
least 1/4" thick--very sturdy. The reponses I received follow:
We use the acrylic racks you are talking about. I like them, they're
easily moveable and adjustable, they seem to have lasted forever.
The only problem we have with them is that if we put them too low,
the littlest ones are fascinated with them. They love to haul on
them and try to get them out. Not that they ever have much luck,
and the abuse they take just proves that the acrylic is long lasting,
but it does mean that they always have little fingerprints on them.
---
Our library uses slatwalls displays with acrylic holders. We
purchased them through Library Design in Columbus, OH; they
also did the slatwall display panels. They provided a catalog I could
order from; many sizes and types of holders. If you need more info
on how to contact them, e-mail me back.
Carol Hranko
Shadyside Public Library
hrankoca@oplin.lib.oh.us
--
In my humble opinion, stay away from the wire shelves. They tear
up books, snag clothes (I've had jeans ripped!) and scratch
whatever they touch. Your instinct of acrylic is a good one.
--
My wife, who is the librarian in Guilford Vermont and is on the
pubyac listserve, sent me your request for information on slatwall
accessories. My company [Clear Solutions] makes them, so I will
put a catalog in the mail for you. We sell these to a number of
libraries around the country. You can see some of the
range of products we make at www.cleardisplays.com.
Roger Wilken <clear@sover.net>
Nancy Bostrom, Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library
701 W. Main St.
Lewistown, MT 59457
406-538-5212
nancyb@lewis-carnegie-library.org
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From: "Hiett, Debra" <DHiett@AndoverPublicSchools.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: e-mail pen pals from other countries
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:03:27 CST
Greetings fellow puyacers,
Our school's theme this yr. is "Broaden Your Horizons, Think
Globally". In
the Media Center we have been focusing on traveling to other countries
through literature. I would like to start up a program in which the
4th and
5th graders are given the opportunity to becomes e-mail pen pals with
students from other countries. Have any of you done a program similar
to
this? I have a faint recollection of perhaps seeing this on the list
serv
at one time. If I did see it I can not locate it. Any help out
there?
Thanks in advance,
deb
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From: "Andree Cote Moxon" <andree_cote@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Toy Libraries
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:03:43 CST
Hello everyone,
I would like to seek advice about toy libraries, from your collective
wisdom. We are currently reviewing our policies and procedures with
respect
to our toy library. I would be very interested to hear what has worked
(or
has not worked) with respect to the management of a toy library. Here is a
sample list of questions I am looking at:
1) Do you have a limit on the number of pieces (or size of pieces) in a toy?
2) Is there a maximum number of toys that can be borrowed per family?
3) Are your toys literacy-based or are the learning outcomes more general?
4) What policies do you have in place for the loss of a piece of a toy?
5) How do you check in and check out "toys" to borrowers (e.g. do
you count
the pieces in front of the library user before they are borrowed and when
they are returned)?
6) How are they organized (on racks, shelves, other)?
7) Do you currently have toys divided into skill-levels or categories?
8) Do you have any finding aids (e.g. alphabetical list of toys, list of
toys by number, toy catalogue book with pictures, colour-coding dots by
category)?
9) How are the toys classified and catalogued in your library system? (e.g.
can you "limit" by a toy category or level)?
10) Other suggestions of what works or has not!
I would be very grateful to hear your comments with respect to toy
libraries.
Many thanks in advance for your suggestions and comments.
Sincerely,
Andree Cote Moxon
Children's and Youth Services Librarian
Gosford City Library
Gosford, NSW, Australia
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From: jmccann <jmccann@fontanalib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Dial-A-Story
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:03:59 CST
I am in the market to purchase a new dial-a-story machine for our library.
It would need to record stories at least 4 or 5 minutes long and
record
the number of calls. Any ideas? TIA
Jennifer McCann(jmccann@fontanalib.org)
Library Assistant/Children's
Marianna Black Library; The very BEST place to start!
33 Fryemont Rd.
Bryson City, NC 28713
Voice: (828) 488-3030 x30
Fax: (828) 488-9857
"Opinions expressed in this message may not represent the policy of my
library."
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From: Cyndy Gartside <cgartsid@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org, yalsa-bk@ala.org
Subject: after school programs
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:04:14 CST
I am taking a wonderful graduate course (Univ of Arizona) with Elaine
Meyers on Children's Services in Public Libraries. My group is
surveying
after-school programs and I'd like to hear from you if you know of a great
program for school-age children and/or Teens. (And Teens interacting with
younger children would be really great.) It can be run by the
library or another organization. Also, is any kind of needs
assessment or evaluation done? Whatever details you can provide would
be appreciated, and if there is interest, I will post all replies.
Thank you!
Cyndy Gartside
Mesquite Branch Library
(602) 262-7299
cgartsid@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us
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From: Char Taber <ctab@vlc.lib.mi.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper nursery rhyme
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:04:29 CST
Dear Group, Is there more to the rhyme "One flew east, one flew west,
one
flew over the cuckoo's nest." We have looked on the internet, in a lot
of
mother Goose books, looked through Marguerite deAngeli's Mother Goose and
Ring A Ring O'Roses. Thanks for your consideration. Char
Char Taber
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Youth Services Department
1710 W. St. Andrews
Midland, MI 48640
ctab@vlc.lib.mi.us
517 837-3464
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