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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, April 30, 2001 12:18 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 433
PUBYAC Digest 433
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: crafts at storytimes
by "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
2) Re: shelving genres & crafts
by "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
3) RE: STORYTIME CRAFTS
by Van Vranken Gail <GVanvranken@TORRNET.COM>
4) Re: Standing orders for series books...
by "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
5) Scavenger hunt posting request
by "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
6) Re: Chef Hats
by "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us>
7) Harry Potter Food Suggestions
by "Jennifer Bromann" <bromannj@hotmail.com>
8) Re: PRISON STUDY
by "Tracy VanderPol" <tvanderpol@hotmail.com>
9) RE: Standing orders for series books...
by Roxy Ekstrom <rekstrom@stdl.org>
10) RE: electronic game mags
by "Heather Clark" <hclark@cumberland.lib.nc.us>
11) RE: Golf Pencils & Graphic Novels
by "PJ Capps" <pjcapps@leavenworth.lib.ks.us>
12) Re: summer story time schedules
by "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us>
13) Re: Standing orders for series books...
by "Margaret Wiley" <margaretwiley@hotmail.com>
14) Re: crafts at storytimes
by "Karen Holz" <easternlibrary@smithville.net>
15) postcards
by Cheryl McConnell <cheryl@dcl-lib.org>
16) Re: Electronic Game Mags
by lrogers@sdln.net
17) Early Literacy Programs
by Carole Fiore <cfiore@earthlink.net>
18) Re: CD theft and YA's
by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
19) Re: Standing orders for series books...
by Susan259@aol.com
20) Re: Crafts at storytimes
by PIKLY@aol.com
21) Re: electronic game mags
by "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@mail.sacramento.lib.ca.us>
22) family literacy
by "Boone, Nicole" <NBoone@QueensLibrary.org>
23) Re: Publishers and Book Wear and Tear
by Karen McNulty <kmcnulty@avon.lib.ct.us>
24) Mentoring Groups
by "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
25) Re: electronic game mags
by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
26) Re: Program for Teens
by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
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From: "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
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As I said before, I inherited a storytime with crafts and have continued it.
I find that doing a theme oriented craft gives the children a concrete
expression of some of the ideas in the stories, and gives them something to
take home that they are proud of and reminds them of the stories.
However,
my crafts are very simple. There is a minimum of prep. time for the
staff.
I think you can do storytime with or without crafts, but I don't think that
they should be eliminated because of prep. time. If it takes that much
time
to prepare, it's too difficult for that age group.
I also do programs that are just craft programs (again, what this system has
always done), for preschoolers and school-age kids. These are the
craft
programs I would like to eliminate. We have a recreation department in
the
township. Let them do the craft programs. I would rather have
all my
programs be book and author oriented.
Susan
sfichtel@lmxac.org
Woodbridge Public Library
Woodbridge, NJ
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From: "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
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Subject: Re: shelving genres & crafts
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Just to add to the idea below about labels on biographies. We separate
out
biographies and use the labels. We have also made our own
autobiography
labels (Print Shop is a wonderful thing). Since they get the
autobiography
assignment so often, it makes it much easier for them and for us.
Susan
sfichtel@lmxac.org
Woodbridge Public Library
Woodbridge, NJ
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From: Van Vranken Gail <GVanvranken@TORRNET.COM>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: STORYTIME CRAFTS
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I'm very curious as to what type of crafts you do with preschoolers
during storytime? Can you give some examples? I do an after
school
story/craft program designed for school age, but they have basic cutting,
coloring, pasting skills. Usually when my preschoolers attend it's
their
parents who are doing the craft for them. Thanks,
Gail Van Vranken
Torrance Public Library
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From: "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
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Subject: Re: Standing orders for series books...
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:10:11 CDT
We have standing orders with BWI for all of our series paperback standing
orders. They're efficient and friendly, and it makes it much easier to
have
the books coming in automatically than to try to keep track of the new ones.
They're number is 1-800-888-4478. They specialize in children's books
and
have a knowledgeable staff.
Susan
sfichtel@lmxac.org
Woodbridge Public Library
Woodbridge, NJ
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From: "Christina Johnson" <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 11:12 AM
Subject: Standing orders for series books...
> Does anyone use a standing order system to keep
> current on your series books?
> If so, who do you use?
> We were planning on using B&T, but there seems to be
> some kind of trouble with their system.
> My director and cataloger worked on this for awhile,
> but gave up. I think its been quite some time since
> they actively pursued this and I would like to try
> again.
> TIA
> Christina Johnson
> Lebanon PL
>
>
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From: "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Scavenger hunt posting request
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:10:28 CDT
Fellow pubyaccers,
Wouldn't you know, I didn't save all those great posts about library
scavenger hunts! Now I have a request to conduct one. If someone
did save
the postings, would you please pass them on to me offlist.
Thanks so much,
Rebecca Cohen
Newport Public Library
Newport, Oregon
<storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
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From: "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us>
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Subject: Re: Chef Hats
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:10:57 CDT
Real chef hats can be purchased at restaurant supply places. CRC Products =
in Terre Haute has paper ones for $1 or $1.50. I asked the sales person if =
they would fit children and he said, "not really." Cloth
ones are $8. =
They are adjustable in size, but he wasn't sure if they would fit a child =
or not. =20
If you'd like, I could pick up a paper one and bring it next time I come =
to Vincennes. =20
Cindy Rider
Vigo Co. Public Library
<<< Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
4/26 3:38p >>>
Dear Collective Minds,
I am in need of your assistance once again.
This summer I have a speaker doing a program on cooking/measuring. She
thought it would be cute for the kids to have chef hats. I have looked
at
KIPP, U.S.TOY, Sherman Specialty, Oriental Trading, Toysmith, and
Smilemakers
to no avail. I know I could make a paper headband with a chef hat =
attached
to
the front. But any ideas on where I can purchase real chef hats?
Please reply to ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
Thank you in advance.
Amy Blake
Knox County Public Library
Vincennes, IN 47591
ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
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From: "Jennifer Bromann" <bromannj@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter Food Suggestions
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Sorry this has taken me so long to post. My original request was for
Harry
Potter food I could make for a HP party.
What I did was have the kids play games to compete for the house cup.
Each
time the team won, I gave them a "gold" coin to buy candy at
Honeydukes. On
shelves I set up the candy store. In the end I made sure everyone had
an
equal number of coins except for the winning team who each got one extra.
I
taped or stapled or placed in baggies the names of all the candies. I
wrote
"Honeydukes" on paper bags for them to keep their candy in.
The candy I chose was:
Droobles Best Blowing Gum-Bubble gum pieces.
Fizzing Whizbees-The 1st time I used Zots, 2nd time pixie sticks.
Lemon drops- One of the Professors favorite candies.
Chocolate-cure for the dark arts
Gummi frogs with one white side-I pretended they were white chocolate frogs.
Bertie Botts every flavored beans-The first time I bought regualr jelly
beans, 2nd time flavored.
Lollipops-Acid Pops
Pepper Imps-peppermint pieces
Licorice wands
I also buy toy magic wands (like they sell real ones) each time and they use
that to try and make the wand float with a spell.
Here are the suggestions I received from others: (Thanks again.)
RE: Harry Potter food
We had bubble gum and called it Drooble's Best Blowing Gum. We had
pumpkin juice which they drink alot of in the HP books, it was Tang in a
cauldron with dry ice around it, we had cauldron cakes which were
cupcakes with a spider ring on top and licorice wands which were just
red and black licorice strips.
Kim Flores
Springfield MO
kimf@mail.orion.org
Jennifer, we had cauldron cakes (that is, donut holes - they are, afterall,
made in a cauldron!) chocolate frogs which were actually chocolatecookies
rolled and cut out into frog shapes, the jelly beans, and ciderwhich we
called pumpkin juice. I know that instead of making cookies,some other
librarians have melted chocolate and poured it into frog molds- which is
just as messy, but probably easier. I think there was arecipe for butterbeer
in the NY times, or perhaps on the listserve, whichinvolved mixing ginger
ale and lemonade. My sister had knickerbockerglories, thanks to a mom
volunteer - basically, a make your own sundaeparty. Actual knickerbocker
glories apparently consist of raspberry and peach jello, fruit, vanilla
and/or chocolate ice cream, and chocolatesauce. I'd guess they'd be a bit
difficult for a group; our sundaes weresimpler! There's a lot of joke candy
around that would fit well in the"Harry Potter" universe; I
actually saw
candy roaches for sale in a localstore last year! Hope some of this will
help.Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle Library, Armonk,
NYmjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us
We made a really great green punch called "Putrid Punch". This
recipe
serves14, we really had to make it larger:1 !3 ox. pkg lemon-lime KoolAid!
cup sugar8 cups water1 can frozen orange juice concentrate4 cups ginger
aleWorm cubes(ice cubes with gummy worms frozen inside)Empty the KoolAid
into a punch bow. Add the sugar, then the water, and stiruntil dissolved.
Stir in the orange juice. Just before serving, add thegingerale and worm
cubes Floating orange sherbet scoops on top is optional, butaddes to the
green color.This punch tastes great and looks icky. It was a huge hit with
the kids.The recipe is from an Oct. 1999 issue of Family Fun magazine. ( a
greatresource for party ideas, by the way)Have fun!Debra Bogart, M.L.S.Youth
ServicesSpringfield Public Library Springfield, OR
For our Harry Potter program, I purchased V8 Tropical Splash (because it
wasthe orangest looking juice) and labled it "Pumpkin Juice." We
also had
carrots and celery and labled it "Dudley's Diet Food." The other
food
wecontemplated was getting toffee, like Brach's royals, and labeling it
"Ton-Tongue Toffee." I believe Ton-Tongue Toffee is from the 4th
book
whenthe Weasley's come to take Harry to the Quidditch world cup.Hope this
helps. Deborah McClishLibrarian, Youth ServicesRockford (IL) Public
Librarydeborah@rockford.lib.il.us
At my Harry Potter Party we had Shirly Temples(without the alcohol) I froze
grape juice ice cubesand then poured Sprite in their cups at the tables.Some
kids were amazed.=====Suzanne KirkHenry County Public Library172 Eminence
TerraceEminence KY 40019Ph 502-845-5682Fax 502-845-4807e-mail
Suzie_q_40011@yahoo.com
We had a "make your own potion" table with 3 different colors of
Kool-Aidthe
kids could mix together as they pleased. We tried to choose the neon-est
colors to make it look particularly potion-y.We also had the kids create
their own Honeydukes treat. Each got a plateand a baggie full of graham
crackers, raisins, chocolate chips, pretzelsticks and other such small
edible items. A blob of frosting on each plate(from a can... very little
prep involved here) served as the glue, and wetold them to go to town and
create their own treat. We talked about havingthem name their treats and
then judging, and giving out prizes (lumpiesttreat; tallest treat; messiest
treat; etc.), but we didn't end up doing sodue to time constraints on our
program.I know someone mentioned on the list at one point making
KnickerbockerGlories (from the trip to the zoo, I think) and Butterbeer.Have
fun with your party!Andrea JohnsonCook Memorial Public LibraryLibertyville,
ILajohnson@cooklib.org
We had a carft-drinkie table with the 3 colors (large jar) of kool aid
powder and the water cooler borrowed from the staffroom with cold water.
We named the colors, kids wrote names on their cups for refilling, etc.
A local wholeasler had donated a large carton of snack size snickers,
which you remember is Harry's favorite muggles candy.
magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us
Hi Jennifer,We served Butterbeer -- root beer floats! Actually the kids had
a choice oforange or root beerwith vanilla ice cream. I prescooped the ice
cream into large cups and frozethem. Then we onlyhad to pour the pop over
it.Have fun,Shannon Metcalfe=====Shannon Metcalfe, LibrarianNew Florence
Community LibraryNew Florence, PA 15944
nfcl_lib@yahoo.com
We served "Knickerbocker Glories" at our Harry Potter party.
We made
them in 10-oz plastic cups. Put a few peach slices (fresh or canned)
in
the bottom. Then add a few banana slices. Add a scoop of ice
cream,
top with raspberry sauce, sliced almonds and a dab of whipped cream.
Really delicious, and great for a summer party...
--
Becky Ann Smith, Children's Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
>From the book: Chocolate Frogs, Buttered beer, pumpkin
juice,licoricewands,
pumpkin pasties....What we had:Red whips (licorice wands)Pumpkin juice
(tropical fruit juice w/ some unfiltered apple juice thrownin)Wingless
snitches (cheeto balls; these were very popular)Moon jellies (individual
lychee puddings; got a jar from the local Smart &Final. This was not a
snack
in the book, I made it up)I also made chocolate frogs (used candy molds) for
all our volunteers.You could buy toffee and label it Two-Ton toffee and see
if anybody takesit!Hope this helps,Lin LookContra Costa County, CA
llook@mail.contra-costa.lib.ca.us
Hi, at our Harry Potter party we had Butter Beer
which was apple cider with and equal part of seltzer water. It worked out
great and looked good in the fancy punch bowl! Colleen Keene
Public
Library
cswider@ci.keene.nh.us
Pepper Imps - atomic fireballsJelly slugs - gummy wormsFizzing Whizbees -
sweet tartsDroobles best blowing gum - individually wrapped bubble
gumStringmints - either individually wrapped swizzles or the powder
candysticks (can't remember what they are called)Butterbeer - cider mixed
with seltzerBernie Botts Every Flavor Beans - mixed jelly beans
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*****Charlotte LesserDirector of Elementary Library ServicesMonadnock School
Districtc/o Mt Caesar School585 Old Homestead Hwy.E. Swanzey, NH 03446Phone:
(603) 352-4797 Fax: (603) 352 1713email: clesser@mail.sau38.org
We did seven Harry Potter parties at different libraries over the summer.We
let the kids make edible magic wands.I took a bag of chocolate chips and a
heaping tablespoon of shortening(Crisco type) and stuck it in the microwave
to melt. I recommend melting itin 30 second intervals on high. It doesn't
take long to melt. Zap it for30 seconds, then stir it, then zap it... a
couple of minutes at the most.Then we set the bowl of melted chocolate into
a cauldron looking crock filled with hot water. This helped it stay
liquid.Each child was given a piece of waxed paper. They wrote their name on
itwith a Sharpie. Then they were given a pretzel rod. I dipped the rod inthe
chocolate for them and placed it on their waxed paper. Then we hadabout 15
bottles of sprinkles and they were allowed to decorate their wands.We had
stations at our parties so I did the kids in shifts. They left theirwands on
the waxed paper to dry while they did other activities and thenpicked them
up on their way out the door. It was a big hit. Very tasty,too.If you did
not want to let the kids make them, you could do up a bunch inadvance
yourself. You could use white chocolate as well; I tried using bothat the
first party but found it was easier to just give them the one choice. If you
have any questions, just let me know!Roben in Lorton, VA
Roben.Closs@co.fairfax.va.us
Thanks again.
Jennifer Bromann
Head of Youth Services
Prairie Trails Public Library
Burbank, IL 60459
bromannj@hotmail.com
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From: "Tracy VanderPol" <tvanderpol@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: PRISON STUDY
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Hi Josephine. I attended the PLA Spring Symposium "The Early
Literacy
Initiative: How Libraries Can Prepare Children to Learn to Read" which
featured longitudinal studies from the NICHD (National Institute for Child
and Human Development) on how children learn to read. Some of our
nations
foremost experts in the field of Reading Education spoke about it's
importance, and one of them mentioned the fact that state governments have
been accurately speculating future prison populations based on literacy
rates of either the 1st or 3rd grades for budgetary purposes ONLY. I
believe that two of the presenters that touched on this subject were:
1. Reid Lyon, PhD, Chief of the Child Development and Behavior Branch of the
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
2.Grover Whitehurst, PhD, Leading Professor and Chairman of the Department
of Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Please see the http://www.pla.org/spring01/programs.html
for more
information on studies, speakers, and products. Great Stuff There!
This was an excellent symposium, and my Kudos to those who organized!
Tracy VanderPol
Assistant Coordinator of Youth Services
Youth Services Librarian III
West Bloomfield Twsp. Public Library
West Bloomfield, MI
Never wrestle with a chimney sweep. -H. H. Asquith
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Subject: PRISON STUDY
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 14:32:13 CDT
Our director recently attended a meeting where he was
made aware of news
from California. Apparently, the prison system has found that the most
reliable predictor of prison bed needs in the future is a 3rd grade reading
level. This topic was recently discussed at a recent children's
services
session held by ALA/PLA in Chicago. He thought that information about
this
"study" could be found in the January 15th, 2001 issue of Newsweek
but I
found nothing there or in any other periodical. I have called several
possible sources, but I was hoping that someone on this list was aware of
the "study" and could help me find the information. Any help would
be
greatly appreciated.
I did want to take this opportunity to tell everyone how
much I enjoy
this listserv. I've gotten practical, useful information that has
saved me
so much time and effort and I always enjoy the more philosophical
discussions that we all deal with.
Josephine Nolfi, Manager of Children's Services
Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
305 Wick Ave.
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Phone: (330) 744-8638 Fax: (330) 744-2258
e-mail: JNOLFI@YMC.LIB.OH.US
<mailto:JNOLFI@YMC.LIB.OH.US>
Tracy VanderPol
Youth Services Librarian II
West Bloomfield Twsp. Public Library
West Bloomfield, MI
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From: Roxy Ekstrom <rekstrom@stdl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Standing orders for series books...
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:12:03 CDT
We use BWI for many, many SO's on paperback series and easy readers.
We've
been pleased and it's sooooo much easier than trying to remember to purchase
the next whatever. They have a complete catalog of currently available
series. You can access them on line at www.bwibooks.com
or call
1-800-888-4478.
Roxy Ekstrom
Youth Services Reference Librarian (and paperback orderer)
Schaumburg Township District Library
Schaumburg, IL
rekstrom@stdl.org
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From: "Heather Clark" <hclark@cumberland.lib.nc.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: electronic game mags
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:12:22 CDT
Electronic Gaming Monthly is the best. It has reviews and cheats from
ALL
the platforms.
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[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of RoseMary Honnold
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 11:11 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: electronic game mags
Game Pro, Playstation Monthly, Nintendo Power
Anna Healy wrote:
> Hi,
> I am needing to add electronic game magazines to my youth periodicles
> collection and I have nothing to go on. So, i need titles as well
as
> recommendations. If you have something in your collection
that
circulates
> well, i would love to learn about it.
>
> anna r healy
> youth services librarian
> heala@skokie.lib.il.us
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From: "PJ Capps" <pjcapps@leavenworth.lib.ks.us>
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Subject: RE: Golf Pencils & Graphic Novels
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:12:39 CDT
Rebecca
No, I would NOT be insulted by such an offer. I would be delighted. So far,
my friends group has bought me a rug for the learning center, reupholstered
my furniture and chairs, bought special bags for me to distribute literacy
information to 500 people, provided me with needed equipment including an
ellison die cut machine and a lot of extra dies, and devoted a lot of time
to helping me out at Christmas when we had a shortage of staff. And, I've
only been head of this department for three years.
IF you agree that the area needs revitalizing... And, IF they aren't trying
to tell you what to buy... I'd say you're a lucky person. That's how I feel
anyway.
PJ Capps
Leavenworth Public Library
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From: "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <dmoran@mindless.com>,
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: summer story time schedules
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Our summer programs run from the week after school is out till near the =
end of July. We have weekly 1/2-hour storytimes for ages 3-8 at Main and =
each of 4 branches. Usually storytimes are for ages 3-5, but we
include =
such a large age range in summer so that siblings feel welcome (we even =
get many babies and toddlers, so it's really more family oriented). We do =
not do crafts in summer with this group.
We have weekly 1-hour "special events" programs for ages 6 and up
at Main =
and each branch. For these we have some paid performers such as
storytelle=
rs, magicians, clowns, professionals who bring animals, etc. We also
have =
local people who do programs free, such as our childrens science and =
technology museum, Native American museum, a science teacher who is very =
entertaining in his approach, historical society, musicians, etc. Our =
staff also presents some of the program ourselves. We always try to
have =
at least one craft program each summer, somes more if part of another =
program. Most of the programs are repeated once or twice so that if =
someone misses it at one location, they still have a chance to participate =
at another location. We try to vary our program offerings so that not
=
every branch has every program.
Our Reading Club for ages 3-10 runs June and July. The theme this summer =
is "Discover! Read!" Prizes are given for every 4 hours of
reading:
4 hr. sunglasses and food coupon, 8 hr. "Discovery Bag" (a plastic
bag =
from Demco which will contain a cute pencil and a booklet of activities =
that we are putting together), 12 hr. paperback book. Every 2 hr. after 12 =
they get to choose another food coupon or trinket type prize.
Teens 11-17 have their own reading club ("Exercise Your
Mind--Read!") and =
receive prizes based either on hours read or books read. After 6 hr. or 3 =
books they get a food coupon and a sporty water bottle with the logo on =
it; after 12 hr. or 6 books, they get a free paperback book. Every 2
hr. =
after 12 they get to choose another food coupon or trinket type prize.
"Teen Time" programs are held weekly and this summer will include
how to =
throw pizza dough (and they'll make their own mini-pizzas using french =
bread to eat), cake decorating, game day and cookie taste-off (teens and =
staff are invited to enter cookies but the only the teens get to judge), =
drama, and a service project, decorating birhouses for the local chapter =
of Habitat for Humanity. They sell the birdhouses to help raise funds.
=
They will also have two "after hours" programs on Friday nights
from 7-9. =
One will be a "Swing Dance" with a demo of swing dancing plus
instruction =
for anyone who wants to learn. It will be a party atmosphere, with the =
teen advisory board decorating the meeting rooms and preparing the =
refreshments. The second Fri. night program will be a "Scary
Scavenger =
Hunt" on Friday the 13th (July).=20
Our library is fortunate to have a very active Friends group which =
sponsors most of our summer program. In return, our teens work as =
volunteers at their annual book sale.
Cindy Rider
Vigo Co. Public Library
Terre Haute, In
<<< <dmoran@mindless.com>
4/26 3:28p >>>
we're cutting back on summer story times -- we run so many year round.
=
this
summer we're going to concentrate on special progamming like puppet shows,
art and science workshops, parent/child craft programs, etc. in addition =
to
thr regular summer reading program.
Children's Librarian
Riverhead Free Library
Riverhead, NY
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From: "Margaret Wiley" <margaretwiley@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Standing orders for series books...
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:13:20 CDT
BookWholesalers is who I use and they are great. The url address is
www.bwibooks.com
Margaret Wiley
Cullman, AL
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From: "Karen Holz" <easternlibrary@smithville.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: crafts at storytimes
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:13:47 CDT
I am strongly for the craft time at the story hour for children 3 to 5, for
two very important reasons: One, I am in a rural, somewhat poor area,
that
the parents for the most part do not understand that this is an important
activity to get their children ready for school. The local educators
can
tell which of the preschoolers that do not attend a daycare or a preschool,
which is quite a few as our employment base is weak but do attend my story
times and know not to eat the glue or how to put things together even if it
is a small project. Two, this is a different way of learning and
reinforcing the theme of the week. The pleasure on a childs' face when
they
accomplish the easy craft and the praise from me even when the mouth is
above the nose is uplifting. It also models young mothers on praising
and
helping their child a very important role for all of us to remember. I
think that it is important to consider the area that you live in and to
consult with the other educators to find out how you can best work and help
each other. Just a personal opinion in Indiana.
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From: Cheryl McConnell <cheryl@dcl-lib.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: postcards
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:14:05 CDT
Our summer reading program is called "Reading Road Trip
USA". Our
children's librarian would like to do a display of postcards from all
over the country. Anyone willing to send a postcard from your area?
It
would be greatly appreciated and we'd be happy to return the favor.
"Reading Road Trip USA"
401 Iron Mountain St.
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Cheryl Gendron
YA Services
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From: lrogers@sdln.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Electronic Game Mags
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:14:27 CDT
Electronic Gaming, Tips & Tricks and Wizard are heavily used in our YA
periodicals section.
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From: Carole Fiore <cfiore@earthlink.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, alsc-l@ala1.ala.org
Subject: Early Literacy Programs
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:14:50 CDT
******* Apologies in advance for
cross posting! *******
Happy Friday, everyone!
I will be representing ALSC at the IFLA conference to be
held in
Boston in August 2001. I have been asked to make a presentation about
early literacy programs in libraries in the US at this international
conference. I know what we do here in Florida -- especially as it
relates to Born to Read, but would like to hear about and be able to
report about what libraries throughout the US are doing in this arena.
I would appreciate hearing from you about your early literacy
activities. What types of programs and services do you offer? Do
you
partner with other child serving agencies? How are these programs
supported -- financial, volunteer services, and other? What impact
have
these programs had on your library? Your community? Have you
done any
evaluation of the programs to measure effectiveness? Any information
would you care to share about your early literacy efforts would be
greatly appreciated.
I will be compiling your suggestions for my remarks for
the
conference and will, more than likely, use some of this information for
a column in JOYS for the fall issue. I will also post a short summary
on these lists.
Thanks in advance for sharing your information.
Carole
********************************************
Carole D. Fiore
Library Program Specialist/Youth Services Consultant
Florida Department of State
Division of Library and Information Services
R. A. Gray Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
Phone: 850/487-2651 Fax: 850/488-2746
and
Vice President/President Elect
Association for Library Service to Children
A Division of the American Library Association
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From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: CD theft and YA's
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:15:08 CDT
We put the cases out on the shelves and put the CD's
inside at check-out. It's a hassle but I think we
would lose more than YA CD's if we didn't do this.
Is there really any stats out there that say YA's rip
off more than adults?
Sushila Mertens
=====
Sushila Mertens kidlit_2000@yahoo.com
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From: Susan259@aol.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Standing orders for series books...
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:15:29 CDT
We use BWI standing orders for paperback series as well as readers and
hardback fiction.
Susan Smith
Arlington Public Library
In a message dated Fri, 27 Apr 2001 11:18:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
writes:
<< Does anyone use a standing order system to keep
current on your series books?
If so, who do you use?
We were planning on using B&T, but there seems to be
some kind of trouble with their system.
My director and cataloger worked on this for awhile,
but gave up. I think its been quite some time since
they actively pursued this and I would like to try
again.
TIA
Christina Johnson
Lebanon PL
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From: PIKLY@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Crafts at storytimes
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:15:58 CDT
I was planning to stay out of this debate, because I think each library has
to decide what is right for them. Whether you do crafts or not can
depend
on
many factors. I started crafts at my storytime 15 years ago and saw an
immediate increase in attendance, because the parents believe the activity
makes the storytime worth their while - even though I believe it is worth
their time even without the crafts! The fact we advertise that our
storytimes include kindergarten readiness and pre-reader readiness really
draws in the parents (who obviously are the ones bringing in the child).
But here is what works for me, based on the fact I do four storytimes per
week, with at least 50 kids and up to 100 or more at each one:
1. Don't prep too much - crafts are about the process, not the final
outcome.
The activity needs to be age appropriate.
2. Crafts do a lot to help kids with kindergarten readiness; around
here
children enrolling in kindergarten are tested: can they use a scissors, name
colors, count, do their abc's, and other things we cover at our storytimes,
3. The craft or activity (bubble-making, etc.) should always be based
on
one
of the books read at the storytime.
That's just my two cents,
Penny Peck
San Leandro Public Library, CA
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From: "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@mail.sacramento.lib.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: electronic game mags
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:16:16 CDT
Electronic Gaming Monthly is popular with our young adults.
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Anna Healy <heala@nslsilus.org>
Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:30:42 CDT
>Hi,
>I am needing to add electronic game magazines to my youth periodicles
>collection and I have nothing to go on. So, i need titles as well
as
>recommendations. If you have something in your collection
that circulates
>well, i would love to learn about it.
>
>anna r healy
>youth services librarian
>heala@skokie.lib.il.us
>
>
--
Rebecca Higgerson
Youth Services Librarian
Sacramento Public Library
828 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)264-2845
(916)264-2854 (fax)
--
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From: "Boone, Nicole" <NBoone@QueensLibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: family literacy
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:16:34 CDT
Been working on my paper for a class
My topic is family literacy.
Can someone help me!
What role does the public library play in family literacy?
How can we plant the seeds of literacy?
Nicole Boone
Queens Borough Public Library
Childrens Librarian Trainee
nboone@queenslibrary.org
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From: Karen McNulty <kmcnulty@avon.lib.ct.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Publishers and Book Wear and Tear
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:17:06 CDT
A group of North-Central Connecticut Children's Librarians just visted
Candlewick on April 10 for a facility tour and discussion with editors.
After meeting them, and undertsanding their approach, I would say they are,
in general, high quality publishers paying great attention to book design
and authors. I personally like most of what I get for our library.
As
they emphasize enormous creativity there, it doesn't surprise me that a
portion of a story appears on covers. Although not entirely practical for a
library setting, I do appreciate the book as a art form in itself, and do
not find an occasional processing problem a firewall.
Karen L. McNulty
Children's Librarian
Avon Free Public Library
281 Country Club Rd.
Avon, CT 06001
Vice-President,
Connecticut Library Association
860-673-9712 Fax:860-675-6364
kmcnulty@avon.lib.ct.us
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From: "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Mentoring Groups
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:17:24 CDT
At the Toronto Public Library, we are looking for information on mentoring =
groups involving businesses and libraries ( or school libraries and =
schools)
Please send information to -
Elizabeth Lai
Toronto Public Library
Planning and Development
North York Central Library
5120 Yonge St.
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 5N9
Fax: (416) 395-5669, Tel: (416) 395-5579
elai@tpl.toronto,on.ca=20
Thank-you
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From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
To: Anna Healy <heala@nslsilus.org>
Subject: Re: electronic game mags
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:17:43 CDT
One of our teen pages who plays a lot of video games recommended
"Electronic Gaming". I've ordered that for next year.
On Thu, 26 Apr 2001,
Anna Healy wrote:
> Hi,
> I am needing to add electronic game magazines to my youth periodicles
> collection and I have nothing to go on. So, i need titles as well
as
> recommendations. If you have something in your collection
that
circulates
> well, i would love to learn about it.
>
> anna r healy
> youth services librarian
> heala@skokie.lib.il.us
>
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: "ali j." <ali_kat007@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Program for Teens
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:18:04 CDT
Ali,
I've add some luck with teens who need volunteer hours wanting to be
involved in a teen council. They like the idea of having input about
books that are bought and programs that we have.
On Thu, 26 Apr 2001, ali
j. wrote:
>
> I have a question for the collective brain or any of you :) i want to
get
> teens more involved in the library wheter it be a book club or whatever
they
> would like, involving books however there is no turnout and i do not
know
> what to do to advertise a program starting up for them, any ideas- some
> gather at the library as their "hangout" but not wanting to
participate in
> anything but their latest gossip. any help is greatful.
> thanks in advance
> ali
>
>
> >From: smellott@co.wake.nc.us
> >Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> >To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> >Subject: Re: Program for Teens
> >Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 14:24:40 CDT
> >
> >
> >For teens to get their work published check out the book: Teen Ink
our
> >voices, our vision Written by teens. Author: Meyer
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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