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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"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 9:47 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 376
PUBYAC Digest 376
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Harry Potter Boycott
by Christina Tribe <christina_tribe@telus.net>
2) RE: Harry Potter buttons/refreshments
by "Debbie Allen" <dallen@rla.lib.il.us>
3) March contest
by Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
4) Book Bingo
by "Roger and Anne Hall" <annehall@mail.iclub.org>
5) unattended children
by lmanah01 <lmanah01@cwpost.liu.edu>
6) STUMPER
by "Webster, Lisa" <LisaW@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
7) STUMPER-Captain Kangaroo
by "Medford Children's Department" <medchild@jcls.org>
8) stumper
by "Jamie Watson" <jamiew@charm.net>
9) Harry Potter refreshments
by "Taylor Juvenile" <taylorjuv@hotmail.com>
10) Re: alphabet activities and finger plays
by Carrie Silberman <carrie@nysoclib.org>
11) boy with back brace
by MC <mrc42@yahoo.com>
12) damaged magazines
by dmoran@mindless.com
13) Re: Multiple Awards
by Lori Davies <ldavies@carl.org>
14) Re: Damage to magazines
by "Lisa Cole" <sliscole@home.com>
15) Re: Harry Potter activities
by Betsy Bybell <bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
16) Stumper: a dog gives a fox fleas
by hrclib@gorge.net (Hood River County
Library)
17) Cinco de Mayo activities
by "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
18) STUMPER: cave & snail trail
by Molly LaPlante <mollylaplante@yahoo.com>
19) Library/School Partnerships
by CRuth717@aol.com
20) ? Japanese language instruction for children
by Judy Lane <jlane@ns.net>
21) RE: Homework Help
by "PJ Capps" <pjcapps@leavenworth.lib.ks.us>
22) Re: Multiple Awards
by LWilli0316@aol.com
23) Who-dun-it Wednesdays
by "Susan Zimmerman" <susanzm2@hotmail.com>
24) Addendum: Rabbit Hill Festival
by "Lynne Perrigo" <lperrigo@westport.lib.ct.us>
25) RE: Harry Potter buttons/refreshments
by WLPL <children@wlaf.lib.in.us>
26) RE: Harry Potter buttons/refreshments
by "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
27) RE: Library Sleepover
by gochnm <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
28) Programming Coordinator Open
by "Sharon L." <sharonthelibrarian2@hotmail.com>
29) Re: Harry Potter buttons/refreshments
by "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
30) RE: Homework Help
by gochnm <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
31) Bibliography - Ancient Greece
by "Bill or Mary Schrader" <bills@sirius.com>
32) Job posting: Toy Librarian/Cuyahoga County Public Library
by LSEVOLD <LSEVOLD@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
33) Re: YA SRP
by "Britt Rodgers" <brodgers@sgrl.org>
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From: Christina Tribe <christina_tribe@telus.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter Boycott
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:35:00 CST
Hi Pubyac--
Found this interesting story on www.lisnews.com.
(library and
information science news)
Thought some other fans may be interested in what's happening to kids
who post fan web sites about the HP books.
Mostly happening in the UK.
Christina
http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/tech/2001-02-22-potter.htm#more
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From: "Debbie Allen" <dallen@rla.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Harry Potter buttons/refreshments
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:35:29 CST
Hi,
Just had a HP program. Used Jelly Bellies for Bertie Botts, served hot
cocoa (Harry and the gang have it at night), and also lemon
drops(Dumbledore's favorites).
Enjoy!
Debbie
Round Lake Library
Round Lake, IL
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From: Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: March contest
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:35:50 CST
I am looking for ideas on what Irish candies I can put in a shamrock or
leprechaun jar for a St. Patrick's Day contest. Any ideas? Of
course, it
must be something green. I wanted the teens to guess how many of
whatever
it is in the jar for a prize. Thanks in advance.
Nicole Marcuccilli
YA Librarian
Glenview (IL) Public Library
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From: "Roger and Anne Hall" <annehall@mail.iclub.org>
To: "PUBYAC\\: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults &
Children"
Subject: Book Bingo
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:36:11 CST
Several months ago, a fellow librarian emailed me and sent attachments =
of her Book Bingo game plus the rules. My computer crashed and I lost
=
everything. I am hoping she or someone else can send me their Book =
Bingo ideas. I hope to offer this program either in March or April.
=
Thank you so much, Anne Hall
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From: lmanah01 <lmanah01@cwpost.liu.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: unattended children
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:36:42 CST
Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for information on unattended
children. Unfortunately, I accidently deleted the file with all of the
responses
Soooo, if anyone gets a chance, could you send it to me again?
Thanks so much!!
Laura Manahan
Longwood Public Library
Middle Island, New York
lmanahan@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: "Webster, Lisa" <LisaW@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:37:04 CST
A woman who home-schools her children (grades 4,7 & 9) would like us to
order a book about Eastern Europe, written within the past 5 years.
If you have any great titles that you would like to pass on to me, please
respond to me directly at lisaw@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us.
Thank you!
Lisa Webster
Mount Vernon City Library
Mount Vernon, WA
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From: "Medford Children's Department" <medchild@jcls.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER-Captain Kangaroo
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:37:35 CST
This is a long shot....Our patron remembers a book about Puff the Magic
Dragon that was read on TV by Captain Kangaroo some time in the 60's circa
1963-67. Does that ring a bell for anyone? Thanks in
advance to anyone
who can respond. You can respond directly to email address below.
Patt Colwell
Medford Children's Services
medchild@jcls.org
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From: "Jamie Watson" <jamiew@charm.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:37:58 CST
Posting for a colleague, who is looking for a mysterious title. Exactly what
she wrote me is....
It is about a little boy who has his
feelings hurt...Oh, wait...I think that is the name. The Hurt.
But in
case
it is not...the hurt is like a stone and it keeps getting bigger until
it
takes up
his whole room. Then he tells his father and the hurt goes away
Thanks,all!
Jamie Watson
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Baltimore, MD 21201
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From: "Taylor Juvenile" <taylorjuv@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter refreshments
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:38:22 CST
We purchased frog candy molds from a local candy store and made
"chocolate frogs". We also did a relay race in which the kids had
to run to
a chair and put on a wizard's robe(graduation gowns), big gloves,
a wizard's hat, and "ride" a broom back to the next person in
line.
Gloria Adams
Taylor Library
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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From: Carrie Silberman <carrie@nysoclib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: alphabet activities and finger plays
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:38:46 CST
Lori-
I used that book for an "alphabet stories and sponge painting"
story and
craft hour. I bought letter sponges, and the kids had a great time
sponge
painting their names and other random words and letters. (Please
advise
them to bring a smock.) I also read "Alphabears (Hyman),"
and inserted
their names for the different letters, and "Have You Ever Seen
(Gardner),"
which is a very funny book. Hope this helps.
Carrie S.
>
>
>
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From: MC <mrc42@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: boy with back brace
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:39:07 CST
Hi one and all!
I have a patron request for a fiction book at the YA
level about a boy with a back brace. Her son is
getting one soon. I have never encountered one - have
read female stories with back braces. I was wondering
if someone in library land has encountered such a
bird!
TIA,
Mary Christian
Children's/YA librarian
Delaware County District Library
Delaware Oh 43015
mrc42@yahoo.com
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From: dmoran@mindless.com
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: damaged magazines
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:39:36 CST
in the children's dept. we had parents tearing out craft instructions, ideas
for early childhood curriculum, etc. we attach a fairly large message to
plastic cover of new magazines stating: please do not tear out pages.. staff
will be happy to photocopy what you need. this has helped quite a bit.
i'd
rather spend a few cents on paper than lose a reference source.
Children's Librarian
Riverhead Free Library
Riverhead, NY
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From: Lori Davies <ldavies@carl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Multiple Awards
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:39:55 CST
You might check some catalogs -- I know PermaBound, at least, lists
awards under each title in their main catalog.
Lori Davies
Jeanenne Robinson wrote:
> Pubyaccers,
>
> Does anyone know of a website or other resource that
> lists all the awards a particular book won? For
> example, "Joseph Had a Little Overcoat". I know it is
> a Caldecott Award winner, but did it win any other
> awards? Is there a resource that can give me this
> information?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Jeanenne Robinson
> Jrrchild@yahoo.com
>
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From: "Lisa Cole" <sliscole@home.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Damage to magazines
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:40:20 CST
Our library has had quite a few YA magazines stolen recently. Often
the
insides are ripped out and the covers are found somewhere in the library.
We have not come up with a good solution yet. We do tattletape the
magazines, but apparently that's not doing enough. We recently have
put up
explanation sheets on bright paper in the empty display covers about the
issue being stolen, with the hopes that the awareness might help deter some
theft.
If you come up with good ideas, please let me know.
Lisa Cole
Arapahoe Library District
lcole@ald.lib.co.us
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From: Betsy Bybell <bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter activities
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:40:47 CST
Hi all,
When we were planning our Harry Potter party earlier in November, a staff
member found a neat source. There's a spiral bound book available online
called FUN WITH HARRY BY STEPHANIE STANG COMIENSKI. Stanger publishing
Company, Aurora, CO.
www.fun-with-harry.bigstep.com
It's full of mazes, drawings, word searches that are reproducible. I think
the cost was below $20.
Betsy Bybell
Branch and Outreach Coordinator
Latah County Library District
110 S. Jefferson, Moscow ID 83843
208-882-3925, fax 208-882-5098
email: bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us
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From: hrclib@gorge.net (Hood River
County Library)
To: "PUBYAC@prairienet.org
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Subject: Stumper: a dog gives a fox fleas
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:41:11 CST
A patron was visiting her grandmother in Princeton, New Jersey,=
and while at the library, she found a book she loved. She''d=
like our library to buy it. It''s a children''s picture book=
about a fox that tries to attack a hen house (or maybe some=
other kind of birds) and a dog is protecting the birds and gives=
the fox fleas. The patron says that the book is beautifully=
illustrated and the story is funny. The librarian told her it=
was a new illustrator.
Help!
Thanks.
Jayne Guidinger
Hood River County Library
hrclib@gorge.net
502 State Street
Hood River OR 97031
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From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Cinco de Mayo activities
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:41:33 CST
Our library branch has a booth at a yearly Cinco de Mayo festival organized
by the local community. We are looking for an activity to feature, where
people would stop by and do or make something quick and simple. Last year
the theme was international games, so we had tangram puzzles to cut out and
fit on laminated shapes. A Mexican game or craft would be even better. The
crowd is large so the least prep time the better. Gracias/Thanks for any
suggestions.
Linda Allen
Monroe Public Library/Sno-Isle Regional Library System
Monroe, Washington
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From: Molly LaPlante <mollylaplante@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER: cave & snail trail
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:41:51 CST
Greetings collective brain,
A patron asked me today about a book he remembers
being read to his fourth grade class in 1977-78.
Here's his description of the book:
"The story of someone lost in a cave with no light -
finds his way out by following the glimmer of
something on the ground, which turns out to be a
snail's trail."
The patron also remembers the word "silver", but isn't
sure if it was part of the title or not. We checked A
to Zoo and Books in Print. Any clues? Please reply to:
laplante@henderson.lib.nc.us
Thanks in advance,
Molly LaPlante
Children's Librarian
Henderson County Public Library
Hendersonville, NC
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From: CRuth717@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Library/School Partnerships
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:42:18 CST
Hi everyone,
I am looking for information on joint public library and school projects,
perhaps grant funded. By project, I mean a working together plan with
the
school librarian and/or principal and the children's librarian in a public
library outreach program. I am aware of one program called the Tall Trees
Project in New Jersey, Has anyne else heard of this? What is
your
understanding of this project?
I have also heard some good ideas from this listserv in regards to working
with the schools with Homework help, extended loans, reading lists, summer
reading programs, and book talks. Do any such grant funded programs exisit
with schools and libraries in your area? Perhaps a technological project all
computer based?
I am in need of any advice, actual situations, project information or
anything else members wish to share. I will be happy to share all
information to the group.
Thank you in advance. Please e-mail me with any information to:
cruth717@aol.com
Carol Heinz
Mahwah Public Library
Mahwah, NJ 07430
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From: Judy Lane <jlane@ns.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: ? Japanese language instruction for children
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:42:40 CST
Can anyone recommend an audio/video instruction course in Japanese for
children? One of our patrons wants to teach her grandchild some
Japanese.
She says she's trying to do it by naming objects and actions when they spend
time together, but she would like a video to make the project more fun.
She
has heard of the BBC's MUZZY Introduction to Japanese, which is marketed by
Early Advantage at www.early-advantage.com
-- and she can request a trial
copy -- but I would like to be able to give her a recommendation to some
helpful materials if possible. Thanks very much.
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Judy Lane, Reference Coordinator
Mountain-Valley Library System, Sacramento CA 95814-2508
phone: (916) 264-2724 *** fax: (916) 441-3425
e-mail: jlane@ns.net ***
http://mvls.lib.ca.us
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From: "PJ Capps" <pjcapps@leavenworth.lib.ks.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Homework Help
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:43:03 CST
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From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of HFL_LISA@stls.org
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 2:06 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Homework Help
Have you thought about having a little school librarian get together at
the beginning of the school year. Invite them, coffee, cookies et...and the.
hit them with your ideas. . .
Not to rain on your parade, but we've tried this more than once and it has
never worked. The problem is librarians can't come during the school day;
they just want to picke up their kids, do whatever moms need to do and get
supper on the table after school; And they don't want to return after
they're all settled in.
We have had better luck actually going to the schools during teacher
orientation, in-service, or monthly faculty meetings.
I do wish you good luck though, and if it works please let us know what we
did wrong.
pj capps
leavenworth public
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From: LWilli0316@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Multiple Awards
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:43:26 CST
If you have access to Books in Print with Reviews, you will find exactly
what
you are asking for.
For THIS year check out my Best Books of 2000 section on our State Library
website. It is at: http://www.cslib.org/awrdbk.htm
. Included are all the
ALA
awards, Best list from several review journals and a few miscellaneous other
awards.
Linda Williams
In a message dated 2/23/01 11:20:13 AM Eastern Standard Time,
jrrchild@yahoo.com writes:
<< ubj: Multiple Awards
Date: 2/23/01 11:20:13 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: jrrchild@yahoo.com
(Jeanenne Robinson)
Sender: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
Reply-to: pubyac@prairienet.org
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Pubyaccers,
Does anyone know of a website or other resource that
lists all the awards a particular book won? For
example, "Joseph Had a Little Overcoat". I know it is
a Caldecott Award winner, but did it win any other
awards? Is there a resource that can give me this
information?
Thanks in advance,
Jeanenne Robinson
Jrrchild@yahoo.com
>>
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From: "Susan Zimmerman" <susanzm2@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Who-dun-it Wednesdays
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:43:44 CST
Hello all!
I am planning an 8 week session of Mystery story times for ages 7 and up. I
am calling it "Who-dun-it Wednesdays". It will be held Wednesday
afternoons
for 45-60 min. each week for 8 weeks. I plan on reading them a chapter each
week from the same chapter book mystery, doing some mystery booktalks,
reading them some picture book mysteries, doing crafts related to this
topic, a treasure hunt, designing their own I Spy type collage page, and
perhaps doing a readers theatre mystery, if the average age is old enough to
do this.
Does anyone have any other ideas? Suggested titles that must be read, craft
ideas, or supplemental activities? Do you know a great Reader's Theatre
Mystery to do? We are hoping for around 15 participants, but more would be
great. I would love to hear any ideas you might have. You may send them to
me personally if you would prefer.
Thanks so much,
Susan Zimmerman
susanzm2@hotmail.com
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From: "Lynne Perrigo" <lperrigo@westport.lib.ct.us>
To: <goodnightmoon@connix.com>,
Subject: Addendum: Rabbit Hill Festival
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I forgot to mention some details in my posting yesterday and some questions
have arisen, so here are some answers:
1. If you have already registered and you reserved spaces for Thursday
night's dinner or Sunday afternoon's marionette shows, assume that you got
in unless you hear from us (if you haven't registered yet, the dinner and
shows are full.)
2. You WILL get in to a workshop! It is likely to be your first,
second
or third choice.
3. For those of you who wish to fax your registration for the Rabbit
Hill
Festival of Children's Literature, here is the fax number for Westport
Public Library: 203-227-3829
And to repeat: For detailed information, and for a print-outable
registration form that can be mailed or faxed to us, go to the Rabbit Hill
website from www.westportlibrary.org
or www.westportlibrary.org/childrens.
FYI--I'm just a lackey here. Greater minds than mine are responsible
for
the organization of this festival, especially Joan Hume of Westport Library
and Connie Rockman!
Lynne Perrigo
Children's Librarian
Westport Public Library
Arnold Bernhard Plaza
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 291-4810 or (203) 291-4812 [voice mail]
lperrigo@westport.lib.ct.us
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From: WLPL <children@wlaf.lib.in.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Harry Potter buttons/refreshments
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:44:27 CST
We just had a Harry Potter Party last Saturday. I was a little =
disappointed in the turn out, but you are never sure how it will go.
We =
did not advertise much because we feared too many would come.
For refreshments we had "Magic Potion" which was 7-up poured over
grape =
juice ice cubes. For some reason it didn't taste very good when using
=
diet 7-up, but was good with non-diet. We also gave out "bugs,
worms =
and flies" which were chinese noodles, M&M's, chocolate chips and =
raisins. The kids got a certificate telling them they were students at
=
hogwarts for a day. They could make Wizard Cards by cutting out =
pictures from National Geographics, and then naming their Wizard. They
=
could make wands and wizard hats. I had bookmarks for them to color
and =
a trivia test. - they found some mistakes on mine. We also gave
out =
buttons that say "Muggles for Harry Potter". They were $40
for 200 of =
them. The friends paid. If you log onto www.mugglesforharrypotter.com
=
you will find a link to the site to purchase the buttons. Hope this =
helps. =20
Pam
children@wlaf.lib.in.us
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From: "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Harry Potter buttons/refreshments
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:44:43 CST
We just had a great HP program for grades 4 to 8 at my library. We
played
HP Bingo and HP Surviver Trivia. For prizes, a little boutique (in
most
malls) was selling HP merchandise for 50% off, story scopes, key chains,
necklaces, etc. I spent about $50 on them and have about a dozen left.
I
baked Red Velvet cupcakes, frosted them in white and decorated myself with
an HP on each.
I called them Hagrid's Dragon's Blood Cupcakes, and served glasses of Root
Beer, which I called Butter Beer.
I had about 40 kids sign up and show up. I also sneaked out and came
in
later dressed in a gaudy kaftan and turban and did a psychic librarian act.
Dawn Sardes
YA Librarian
Euclid Public Library
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Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 3:13 PM
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Subject: Harry Potter buttons/refreshments
I am having a HP program on 3/17. What kind of
refreshments have you served at your programs & what
would be a good, reasonable source of buttons or other
HP giveaways. TIA
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From: gochnm <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Library Sleepover
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We do not turn off the computers because as part of the scavenger hunt the
attendees have to look up something on the Internet. Also, they use
our
catalog to locate books. At our signups we could put something on our
guidelines sheet to let parents know, their children may use computers but
we
have never had any problems with the 8- 10 year olds that we are allowed to
have at sleepovers. Sometimes an adult chaperone uses a computer at night
but
those are further away from where the children are sleeping. We have two
chaperones awake at all times and one night I was replying to an email at
some
ridiculous AM hour.
Also, our screens go dark when they aren't in use so generally after the
children have lights at 11:00 so they aren't a problem due to light or
usage.
Hope this information is useful.
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>When we had our sleepover we kept them pretty busy
>with group activities most of the evening. For the
>last hour before lights out they were allowed to play
>quietly in groups, read or play on the computers but
>then we turned them off.
Mark S. Gochnour, M.L.S. gochnm@mont.lib.md.us
Agency Manager - Poolesville Library
Montgomery County (Maryland) Dept. of Public Libraries
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my
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From: "Sharon L." <sharonthelibrarian2@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Programming Coordinator Open
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Programming Coordinator Needed in Suburban Chicago Library. We've been
in
our newly renovated space about 2 years with *over* 10,000 square feet in
the Junior Room alone!
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CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIBRARIAN PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR/DOWNERS GROVE
PUBLIC
LIBRARY
- Full-time position available for a friendly, enthusiastic librarian who
relates well to children of all ages. This position is part of a
team, which assists the department that serves preschool thru 8th grade.
Responsibilities include coordinating all programming within the department
as well as doing reference, collection development, and reader's advisory
work. Minimum starting pay is $32,019/yr, DOQ. ALA/MLS and children's
programming experience required. Send resume by March 22, 2001 to Sara
Pemberton, Children's Services Coordinator, Downers Grove Public Library,
1050 Curtiss, Downers Grove, Il 60515.
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Downers Grove is a suburb about 20 miles west of Chicago. The Downers
Grove
Public Library has been a Hapler Ratings Index "top ten" library
for a
village in our size for at least two years (during construction). Our
website is http://www.downersgrovelibrary.org
Sharon Lawrence
Children's Reference Coordinator
Downers Grove Public Library
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
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From: "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
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Subject: Re: Harry Potter buttons/refreshments
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For our Harry Potter Day we had the kids make Witch's Hat Cookies. We
used
the Keebler Fudge Stripes. They're round cookies, covered with
chocolate on
the back. Then we gave them a tube a purple frosting (Hogwarts'
color).
They filled in the hole with frosting and then put a Hershey's Kiss on top
and the cookie looks like a witch's hat (and tastes good too). We also
served Jelly Belly jelly beans, although now there are official Bertie Botts
Every Flavor Beans (they are a bit expensive).
As far as give-aways, we didn't find any that were inexpensive and the
Warner Brothers Company was not at all interested in even giving us a
discount. We got bookmarks, key chains and pens at the WB Store.
Now they
have bags of buttons which could go a long way. Also, Hallmark has two
different sets of stickers.
Have fun.
Susan
sfichtel@lmxac.org
Woodbridge Public Library
Woodbridge, NJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "karen maletz" <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 3:13 PM
Subject: Harry Potter buttons/refreshments
> I am having a HP program on 3/17. What kind of
> refreshments have you served at your programs & what
> would be a good, reasonable source of buttons or other
> HP giveaways. TIA
>
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From: gochnm <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Homework Help
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:46:09 CST
If it really bothers your staff, then contact all of the teachers in your
area
and make sure they know that your policy in handling information reference
inquiries at your library. It is the teacher's responsibility to
explain
their research expectations to the students for an assignment.
Librarians are to answer the question, assist them in finding the answer or
refer them to someone who can. As much as we may dislike answering homework
questions that students or parents call us about, we must always remember
that
we are not to judge why the person may be asking the question or what they
will do with the information which we locate for them.
>===== Original Message From pubyac@prairienet.org
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>We are having a problem with parents calling to get answers for their
>children's homework. Of course we have no problem finding the
answers for
>any patron. However, we feel the teacher did not assign the
homework for
>the student to get the right answer. The teacher wants the child
to go
>through the process and learn from that. The child is being
cheated out of
>education because we are giving the answer to the parent or even the
child.
>In the past we have encouraged the parent to bring the child to the
library
>for us to guide them through the process. Many times parents will
say they
>don't have the time or give another excuse which may or may not be
valid.
>To the frustrated parent it looks like we don't want to help them, and
of
>course, this is not the truth. But the perception is still there.
Our
>Adult Reference librarians have been receiving more of these calls
lately
>that Youth Services, but it happens to us too. How have you
handled
similar
>situations at your library? You may email me directly at bcobb@jcpl.net
or
>post it on PUBYAC. I will be glad to compile and post the answers
if there
>is an interest. Thanks in advance for any help you would like to
share.
>
>Betty Cobb
>Johnson City Public Library
>Johnson City, TN
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Mark S. Gochnour, M.L.S. gochnm@mont.lib.md.us
Agency Manager - Poolesville Library
Montgomery County (Maryland) Dept. of Public Libraries
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my
organization.
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From: "Bill or Mary Schrader" <bills@sirius.com>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Bibliography - Ancient Greece
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:46:33 CST
As stated, over and over again, you all are wonderful. Thank you for =
the numerous titles on Ancient Greece, a topic that does not have a =
wealth of titles! My patron was very happy.
Mary Schrader
Oakland (CA) Public Library
bills@sirius.com
Pankration by Dyan Blacklock, published by Albert Whitman in 1999.=20
Singer to the Sea God by Vivien Alcock. (Grades 5-9)=20
After his sister is turned to stone by the unveiling of the Medusa's=20
head at court, Phaidon flees with her statue, is standed on a mysterious =
island, and eventually must confront the ancient gods he has scorned.=20
Arkadians by Lloyd Alexander. (Grades 5-8)=20
Forced to flee, Lucian's travels take him through a series of Greek=20
epic inspired adventures.=20
Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad by Rosemary Sutcliff.=20
(Grades 5-9)=20
A retelling of the story of the Trojan War, from the quarrel for the=20
Golden Apple to the destruction of Troy.=20
For younger, there's a Time
Warp Trio book called It's All Greek to Me.
Enchantment at Delphi by Richard Purtill
Hercules and the Geek of Greece by Hunter Kennedy
This last one may be too young though.
The Minotaur of Knossos by Roberta Angeletti, part of the A Journey =
Through
Time series.
The Hand of Apollo by Elizabeth Coastworth, J Fiction
The Champion of Olympia by Rene Guillot, J Fiction
"Inside the Walls of Troy" by Kathryn Lasky, about the
Trojan War from the perspectives of Helen of Troy, and Trojan princess
and prophetess Cassandra, who warned against letting the horse into the
walled city, (WHY would the Greeks leave us a GIFT?) but everyone =
ignored.=20
Demo and the dolphin by Nathaniel Benchley
Polland, Madeleine. Daughter of the Sea (Doubleday, 1972)
English girl and Greek boy are transported back in time to ancient
Crete during its invasion by Greece.
Paton Walsh, Jill. Children of the Fox (Farrar, 1978)
About Themistocles and the Persian War, about 500 BC
Hope-Simpson, Jacynth. The Unknown Island. (Coward, 1968)
A 14 year old Athenian boy makes a dangerous and eye-opening journey
to rescue his father from slavery in the quarries of Syracuse.
_Greek Slave Boy_, by Lillian Carroll?=20
PRIDE OF LIONS: THE STORY OF THE HOUSE OF ATREUS, by
Norma Johnston? It's the story of Agamemenon.
THE DAWN PALACE, by H.M.Hoover, which is the story of Medea.
It's not just ancient Greece, but here's the URL for my list of fiction
for prehistory and ancient civilizations. If the link doesn't work, let
me know and I'll send you a text copy.
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us/booklist/children/historic.fic/ancient.htm
--=20
Becky Ann Smith, Children's Librarian
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From: LSEVOLD <LSEVOLD@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job posting: Toy Librarian/Cuyahoga County Public Library
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JOB POSTING CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job title: Toy Librarian(Public Services Librarian I/Children's)
Branch: Brooklyn Branch Hours: 40
hours/week
Starting pay rate: $14.56/hour
Pay level: U 11
Benefits: CCPL offers hospitalization, life insurance, state
retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday time and optional benefits.
Under moderate supervision, is responsible for the Toy Library collection
development. Prepares and presents specialized programs about
selection and
use of toys and library materials. Promotes toy library with other
community agencies and attends various conferences/workshops on toy
libraries and use of toys with children. Provides direct library
service to
the public, i.e., reference, readers' guidance, outreach. Prepares and
presents programs suited to the needs of children and adults concerned with
children, e.g., storytelling, book talks, etc. Will supervise toy
library
clerks. Excellent customer service is our highest priority.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited library school and
undergraduate
work in childhood development through age 8. Organizational, communication,
interpersonal skills and public speaking experience required.
Candidates
must have a broad reading background extensive enough to guide children in
their choice of reading materials and a basic familiarity with public
libraries. Early childhood experience preferred. Applicants with
experience
working with a culturally diverse population will be preferred. A
valid
Ohio Driver's license is required and own vehicle is preferred.
Applicants
must be flexible enough
to work a schedule which will include evening, Saturday and Sunday
hours. Proof of education required. Applicants must pass a
written test in
order to be considered further. Successful candidate must be
able to spend as many as 40 hours in orientation/training at the
Administration Building.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: MARCH 1, 2001
Applications may be obtained by calling the Human Resources
Division, Cuyahoga County Public Library (216)749 9464, 1(800)749
5560, (TDD# (216)749 9478) or by picking one up from any of the 28
local branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Please note:
Completed applications can only be returned at the Administration
Building, 2111 Snow Road, Parma, OH 44134, by 5 PM on or before
March 1, 2001. Applications must be complete, accurate and
current. Applications can be returned in person, by mail or FAX
at (216)749 9479. Applicants using FAX should confirm receipt.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Louise Sevold
lsevold@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us
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Technical
Services Division Director
Cuyahoga County Public Library
2111 Snow Road
phone (216) 749 9383
Parma, Ohio 44134
fax (216) 749 9445
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From: "Britt Rodgers" <brodgers@sgrl.org>
To: <campbell_deborah@yahoo.com>,
Subject: Re: YA SRP
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Hi all,
We try to be as positive as possible as well. My main worry is not
"cheating" per se. It is the children who may not read as quickly,
but who
try so hard to be honest and fair, but who lose out with prizes because a
parent wants a new DVD player or something. The way we usually do our
regular SRP is to give the children a small prize (stickers, pencils, etc.)
every time they return their books, then they list the books they read and
when the sheet is full they get a free book. I'd like to do the wheel idea
and get prizes in from the community, but I want to do it in a way that will
still be fair to everyone. I know some of my cynicism comes from the high
rate of book theft. It's bad not to trust, but sometimes it's like when a
child steals money out of mom's pocketbook and has to earn her trust again.
We really do give as much as we can, and I can tell by responses I've
received from my posting that people think I'm this mean crone, but really,
I just want to figure out the most fair way to reward everyone.
Britt Rodgers
Reference Clerk/YA Paraprofessional
South Georgia Regional Library
brodgers@sgrl.org
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From: "Deborah Campbell" <campbell_deborah@yahoo.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 3:12 PM
Subject: YA SRP
> To answer the first question, our philosophy is not to
> patrol summer reading as much as it is to make reading
> fun during the summer. So we *know* there will always
> be a few cheaters but I truly believe they are in the
> minority. The great thing about the wheel program was
> that it reached young people who wouldn't ordinarily
> step foot inside a library during the summer and I'm
> certain there were several of these kids who
> discovered they actually enjoyed reading! If I
> reached just one middle schooler during the summer I
> think the program was successful and I'd do it again
> in a heartbeat.
>
> If you have a differing philosophy, one way to attempt
> leveling the playing field would be to have kids fill
> out mini book report forms for each book read. Those
> who are true cheaters will find a way around this as
> well but you might discourage a few who are thinking
> they don't have to actually read to win prizes.
>
> Question two: a found clock clipart on the internet
> and made rows of three clocks the kids colored in as
> they read. I also included a sheet in the reading log
> where they could keep track of the titles they read
> but this wasn't mandatory. We would take the logs
> from the kids as they spun the wheel and this often
> gave me an opportunity to address the person by name
> as well as talk a bit about what they had been
> reading.
>
> Hope this answers your questions, but if not, feel
> free to ask away.
>
> Deborah Campbell
> Loveland Public Library
> Loveland, CO 80537
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