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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: Saturday, May 26, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 460
PUBYAC Digest 460
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Lemony Snicket
by Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
2) Re: trainers for children's librarians
by Toni Whitney <whitneto@oplin.lib.oh.us>
3) Re: YA statistics and guidelines
by Toni Whitney <whitneto@oplin.lib.oh.us>
4) Independing filmmakers for children & Children's Poets
by Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
5) Re: Daycares at Programs
by "julie grice" <wjmldgrice@hotmail.com>
6) Spanish Story Time
by Phyllis Davis <pdavis@htls.lib.il.us>
7) Re: Spanish Storytimes
by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
8) organizer shelf
by "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
9) Re: jigsaw puzzle pieces
by Teresa Lambert <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
10) Books that walk
by John Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
11) Re: jigsaw puzzle pieces
by Mary Witten Frasier <mfrasier@monroe.lib.in.us>
12) RE: YA statistics and guidelines
by lucille carl <lucarl@juno.com>
13) RE: ceramics craft advice?
by "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
14) teen photo compilation
by Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
15) Homework centers in libraries
by Claudia C Breland <ccbreland@juno.com>
16) STUMPER: Scottish kids and scarab beetle in amber
by Cornelia Penner <corneliaskitchen@yahoo.ca>
17) STUMPER: filmstrip about a pancake party
by "miller, jennifer" <jmiller@hclib.org>
18) Walking Books (and Patrons)
by "Ann W. Moore" <SCP_MOORE@sals.edu>
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From: Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Moon Goodnight
Subject: Lemony Snicket
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 10:42:56 CDT
Hello Everyone:
The Assistant Director of our library brought the
Lemony Snicket series to my attention yesterday and I
queried you wonderful librarians regarding the series.
I hadn't expected so many wonderful responses, but I
am not surprised. I've gotten a lot of interesting
information. To sum it up, however, the Lemony
Snicket series seems to be very popular with kids as
well as their parents. One librarian said it was more
popular with parents than kids. A few librarians said
that they have had average to no circ, but the
majority said they cannot keep the books on their
shelves. One woman said she had originally opted not
to purchase the series because of reviews, but after a
patron requested it, she ordered it and cannot keep
the series on the shelf. Another woman from
Washington state, I believe, is very much against the
book because she said it introduces the kids to
satanism. She said the kids have only each other for
help. This may be the reason another librarian said
she is against the series for younger kids, but
wouldn't mind older kids (who read Stephen King)
checking it out.
One librarian summed up the series as the next thing
after "Harry Potter."
Thank you all very much for sharing your opinions
Sincerely,
Sherelle
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"You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements."
- Norman Douglas( 1868-1952)
Sherelle Harris
S. Norwalk Branch Library
10 Washington Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
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From: Toni Whitney <whitneto@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: trainers for children's librarians
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 10:43:31 CDT
Contact Sue Nespeca through the MOLO regional library system at
www.molo.lib.oh.us. Sue is
an expert on programming to young children.
Another great presenter is Debbie Clement/Rainbows Within Reach. She has
presented to
librarians at annual conferences in our area. You can reach her at
(614)
885-0393
or email her at debbie@rainbowswithinreach.com.
Thanks,
Toni Whitney
Ashland Public Library/Ashland Ohio
kathy crawford wrote:
> Kentucky Department of Libraries will be awarding up to twelve mini
grants
> to regional groups of children's librarians to pay trainers on related
> topics to children and youth services or outreach services for children
and
> youth. The grants will be for $1,400 for a region, and $1,650 for
regions
in
> partnership with other regions. We who are on the committee to prepare
a
> resource list of suggested presenters would like your help in compiling
the
> list. These are not to be people who would come and speak to the
children,
> but that would train us as children's librarians so that we are able to
> present better programs and services to our children.If you have any
> suggestions for trainers, please forward them to me as soon as
possible.
> Even if their fee is more than the allowed amount, send it
anyway;
regions
> may want to pay the remainder to get someone really worthwhile.Include
the
> name, address, phone, email, topic or topics of possible training, and
cost
> (if you know it). Also include your full name, library, and email so we
can
> contact you if we have questions. Thank you.
>
> Kathy Crawford
> LaRue County Public Library
> 201 S. Lincoln Blvd.
> Hodgenville, Ky. 42748
> Phone:270.358.3851
> Fax:270.358.8647
> kathy_crawford@hotmail.com
>
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From: Toni Whitney <whitneto@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: YA statistics and guidelines
Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 10:44:13 CDT
For excellent information on programming and concerns in serving young
adults
you may contact
Patrick Jones or read his book, Connnecting Young Adults and Libraries.
The
ISBN is
1-55570-315-1. He is an expert on young adults and libraries.
You may
visit
his website at
http://www.connectingya.com or
email him at patrick@connectingya.com.
Thanks,
Toni Whitney, Ashland Public Library/Ashland, Ohio
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From: Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Independing filmmakers for children & Children's Poets
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 10:44:36 CDT
Good morning everyone:
I received a few answers to my query about independent
filmmakers for children and children's poets. When I
scanned the attachments I received messages that the
attachments contained viruses that could not be
cleaned.
Is there any way you can resend the information as
text within the email, or fax it to me at (203)
899-2788 ASAP.
Thank you,
Sherelle
(203) 899-2795
sherelle_npl@yahoo.com
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"You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements."
- Norman Douglas( 1868-1952)
Sherelle Harris
S. Norwalk Branch Library
10 Washington Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
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From: "julie grice" <wjmldgrice@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Daycares at Programs
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 10:45:45 CDT
We allow our Daycares to sign up as a group. We give the daycare
workers
the paperwork to sign up as a group, and we also give them the paperwork so
that each child has the opportunity to sign up as individuals. We
allow
them to check out books if they have a card, and we try issue the daycare
facility a library card. At the end of the summer program we give out
certificates to each child in the library for participating,(either by
attendence, being read to, or by reading.)
We also present a certificate of participation to each daycare for coming to
the summer programs.
As for the craft programs I have had to schedule them for certain days only,
and have a sign up for a limited amount to attend. My groups are very
large
with approximently 100-300 kids attending. This does not allow for
craft
time unless you make a craft or put one together for them and then you can
send a design or patterns back with them to the daycare/school.
I call or send fliers out to the daycares and invite them to come to the
library. If they drop in I make room and we all squeeze a little tighter.
I
don't ever want to turn a child away. That could leave an bad
impression
that would reflect on the library. But I do grab up the daycare
workers and
advise them to sign up for a certain time.
Good luck,
JULIE
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
>Subject: Daycares at Programs
>Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:39:31 CDT
>
>Hello,
>
>I am writing to ask the collective brain for their thoughts on daycares
>and SLP. We do not require sign-up for any of our programs (except
for
>a few storytimes), and it is not unusual for a daycare group of 35
>children and a few adults to attend programs. In the past, this
>happened very rarely, so we did not consider it a problem.
However,
>this past year we have seen an increase in our daycare groups and we
>often run out of supplies if we are doing a craft, or we run out of
>room.
>
>How do you handle this situation? Do you require sign-up for your
>programs? Do you allow daycares to attend without prior notice?
I
>would deeply appreciate any insight in this. We love the fact that
>daycares want to bring their children to our programs, but we also see
>that some guidelines need to be set.
>
>Thank you in advance,
>
>Kim Olson-Kopp
>La Crosse Public Library
>
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From: Phyllis Davis <pdavis@htls.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Spanish Story Time
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Do you have Magda's Tortilla's, by Becky Chavarria-Chairez? Everyone I
share it with loves it!!!. Also, Pelitos by Sandra Ciscneros. My
favorite
books for fingerplays and songs are, of course, Diez Deditos and De Colores
by Jose-Luis Orozco. We have a standing order account with BWI (Book
Wholesalers Incorporated) for copies of every title published in Spanish.
It is very convenient, so I don't have to hunt around for new titles.
When I was doing a Spanish Lapsit, I finally put together an index
card
file made up of fingerplays and songs I found in the various resouces we
have. I also made a special tape of songs that I regularly used.
We have
done a lot of translating on our own too.
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From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Spanish Storytimes
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 12:31:25 CDT
Activities for Little Ones: Smarty Cat Kits by Silvia
Leon. Bilingual Cd, Flannel board parts, and activity
book. 800 995 1353. We love it.
--- Alderson Marilyn <alderson@scfl.lib.ca.us>
wrote:
> We offer a Spanish Storytime which is very popular.
> We have a small
> storytelling collection of books in Spanish and
> music tapes/cd's. But we
> need
> new ideas for stories, fingerplays, and music. We
> are looking for any book
> titles, music titles, that would be appropriate for
> a preschool storytime.
> Please send replies to me and I will post them to
> the list.
> alderson@scfl.lib.ca.us
Thanks
>
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From: "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: organizer shelf
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 12:32:13 CDT
My shelves are becoming cluttered with notebooks containing my SRP,
preschool activities etc. and I need a addition that will divide it into 2
inches wide and 12 inches tall spaces. The problem is what is this called.I
have looked under organizers, shelves, sorters am I missing something. It
will be budgeted if I can produce a copy.
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From: Teresa Lambert <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: jigsaw puzzle pieces
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 12:32:49 CDT
I have been digging deep in my brain all day trying to think of a
different idea for a program craft, and you just saved me! For a Summer
Reading Club program, we're going to talk about genealogy, ancestry and
such. My idea is to have the kids at least start a family tree. Your
puzzle idea, especially the larger peices is a great one. I have also seen
puzzle peices decorated and used as magnets and jewelry, although the big
peices might not be so good for that. What about a bulletin board
border? Or name tags? Sorry to ramble on so, but I am grateful for
your
idea!! Good luck.
Terry Lambert,
Youth Services Coordinator
Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton, Ohio 45817
On Thu, 24 May 2001, Eloise Symonds wrote:
> When a jigsaw puzzle loses a piece or two, I have saved the remaining
> pieces. In the autumn, I have given the kids an outline of a tree
with
> branches and they glue on the little pieces for leaves.
> This makes a very pretty fall tree. But now, what can I do with
the
> bigger pieces? Does anyone have a craft that I can use up these
two to
> three inch pieces before I'm buried in puzzle pieces?
> Thanks,
> Eloise Symonds
> Octavia Fellin Public Library
> Gallup, NM
> childlib@ci.gallup.nm.us
>
>
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From: John Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Books that walk
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 12:33:33 CDT
Shel Silverstein's books have to be replenished every so often at my
library,
too. We have even had our
reference copies disappear.
Other topics that go AWOL include books on:
ADD/ADHD, toilet training, and puberty - these are in the Parents'
Collection,
so it's not kids who are losing them.
witchcraft and the occult, especially anything to do with local witch Goody
Bassett
Sometimes if there's a hot school assignment, books on that topic will go
out
and never return. For example,
Ancient Egypt - all sixth graders have to study this.
Even the E
volumes of
the encyclopedias have been
known to disappear.
Goosebumps books used to get lost a lot, but that doesn't happen much now
that
the fad is over.
Adult services complains about expensive wedding books missing.
We have also noticed a disturbing trend of patrons who just got a library
card
and check out lots of books, and never return them. And they never
come
back to
the library again (or at least, never attempt to check out another book.)
Often
it's books from our new book shelf that are taken (checked out once and lost
forever.) Does anyone else have this problem?
Thanks for allowing me to let off steam. I guess many of us share this
problem!
Martha Simpson
Stratford (CT) Library
Lisa Herald wrote:
> Two days ago I attempted to help a patron who wanted a copy of
"Where the
=
> Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein. To my amazement, 8 of the 15
copies in
=
> the system were marked missing or long overdue or some variation! Lisa
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From: Mary Witten Frasier <mfrasier@monroe.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: jigsaw puzzle pieces
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 12:34:15 CDT
I am planning a program based on the I Spy books this summer. I plan
to
use a box lid as a sort of shadowbox frame. The children will glue
paper,
wall paper remnants, magazine illustrations or old book jackets into the
lids and then build the picture with small objects. I think puzzle
pieces
would be interesting, especially if something recognizable is on the
piece, like a single flower.
Mary Frasier
mfrasier@monroe.lib.in.us
On Thu, 24 May 2001, Eloise Symonds wrote:
> When a jigsaw puzzle loses a piece or two, I have saved the remaining
> pieces. In the autumn, I have given the kids an outline of a tree
with
> branches and they glue on the little pieces for leaves.
> This makes a very pretty fall tree. But now, what can I do with
the
> bigger pieces? Does anyone have a craft that I can use up these
two to
> three inch pieces before I'm buried in puzzle pieces?
> Thanks,
> Eloise Symonds
> Octavia Fellin Public Library
> Gallup, NM
> childlib@ci.gallup.nm.us
>
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From: lucille carl <lucarl@juno.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: YA statistics and guidelines
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Anyone interested in YA may find the recent book,"Connecting Young
Adults
and Libraries", written by Patrick Jones (1998)very helpful. Lucille
------Original Message------
From: "Jo-Anne Cooper" <jcooper@chinookarch.ab.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Sent: May 24, 2001 11:49:49 PM GMT
Subject: YA statistics and guidelines
I am in the process of articulating an argument in favor of increasing the
amount of monies budgeted for YA materials, requesting additional staff and
additional building space for YA services. I am looking for statistics
or
figures regarding per capita materials budget, staff ratios, square footage
guidelines etc. Catchy quotations would also be useful. The
public library
serves a population of 70,000. YA service has never been emphasized in
this
area before. Any assistance, advice or wisdom would be appreciated.
Jo-Anne C. Cooper
Department Head
Children's Services
Lethbridge Public Library
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From: "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
To: "'Seltzer, Kristyn '" <kseltz@camden.lib.nj.us>,
Subject: RE: ceramics craft advice?
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We had a ceramic studio employee do a craft program at my library and
we
decided to do it on our own afterwards. She was 30 minutes late and her
craft consisted of painting what looked like a cup shape(vase) where the
children painted it with her paint and instant glaze. This glaze dried
immediately. For the adult craft she was going to drop off a book of figures
and they would pick them out in advance. She forgot and came with different
designs and let people choose. We had trouble collecting the cost of the
items.
The next time we picked up the items and
collected money in advance. I
picked something little for children and I assisted them in the
painting.
For the adults we picked about five different items in one theme (Halloween)
and put them on display. We had a great turnout and people
"ordered" what
they wanted and paid in advance. We took them to the shop to be fired. We
set up three days were they could put the glaze on. The different items
ranged fron 5 to 25 dollars. Quite a few people bought the 25 dollar wreath.
We sprang for the paint and glaze. of course we supplied brushes etc.
-----Original Message-----
From: Seltzer, Kristyn
To: 'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'
Sent: 5/24/01 3:21 PM
Subject: ceramics craft advice?
Hello! I have been thinking about hosting a ceramics craft program.
Anyway,
I am seeking advice-- any advice would be great!
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From: Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: teen photo compilation
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 12:36:43 CDT
Hello PUBYAC,
Here are ideas I got from people who had done photography programs:
Nancy Day:
The Hamilton Public Library has made this an annual Photo Contest/Exhibit.
Before we only had it for Grades 5-8, this year we are trying Grades 1-4
and grades 5-8 (two sections). There are 5 categories and they may
enter
one photo in any category or one photo in each category. They hjave to
be
in by a certain date and tan staff and interested patrons who are in the
library, vot for first, second, third place in each catagory. They
can't
be any larger than 4" x 6" and have to be matted by the
photographer. Then
they are exhibited for a month or so and than picked up by the kids with
their ribbons attached. In previous years the local paper has been
kind
enough to print all the first place winners in the paper. Hope they
will
this year also. Hope this helps. Nancy
========
I've never done a class for just teens, but some have participated in my
kids' workshops. I gave a brief intro with some of the Day in Life
books
(America, Ireland, USSR, etc, and any other photo books that I liked.
I
discussed, color, composition and emotional response. I also had them
examine point of view, high, low, wide close up etc. We had sun-print
paper that developes in water. They brought their own cameras and shot
stuff while that was drying. Afterwards, we displayed photos.
Since this
is just for teens, I'd suggest going through some teen magazines and
touching upon trendy things, make up, lighting, fashion, or whatever,
action, double exposure, close cropping. Have props, a fashion show or
gallery opening afterwards. Sounds like fun. Let us know how it
goes,
because it sounds like something I'd like to try this summer.
Good Luck!
Maria Horn at Eastern Monroe Public PA
========
LAUREL, we did this 2 years ago and they loved it. We had a photo shop
agree to process one roll of film for each student. We also took the
students on a field trip to a studio where the owner still develops her own
black and white film. They forged new friendships and I gained supporters
from the parents who have never forgotten what we did for them to get a
start which for some has become a career choice. Next year I want to offer
a videography course--very elementary of course. I'm sure my teens can do
as good if not better than the Blair Witch folks!!! Anne Hall
========
hi,
last year i worked with a group of teens and a photographer on a project
called "teens click" for the springfield library. we used the
pictures that
the teens took to produce bookmarks and brochures promoting young adult
services. it was a lot of fun, and we nurtured some budding photographers!
you can see more here:
http://www.springfieldlibrary.org/YA/teensclick.html
good luck!
Rachel J.
========
Dear Laurel,
I did a program with teens called "Famous Photos - You Be the
Judge" .
Before the program I looked through books with famous photos - especially
those from Life magazine- and I marked about 20 or so. Some were Pulitzer
Prize winners, others called best of a certain year or decade. During the
program I showed the photos to the participants (9 signed up, 7 came-
that's not bad for us) and we briefly discussed each of them - why we liked
it or didn't like it. I talked a little bit about composition, contrast,
light and shadow - not much I didn't want it to be a lesson, just wanted to
expose them and give them a chance to express themselves. Then they looked
through some of the books and marked a few with post-it notes (I gave them
each a different color so we could differentiate) Then they each presented
their favorites and we voted on which one we liked the best. The second
part of the program I gave them a chance to take their own photos with a
Poloroid camera just using items in the room where we held the program. I
took a close-up of the radiator so that it looked abstract just to give
them an idea but they came up with some great ideas themselves and had a
great time doing it. Then I gave them a bibliography with how-to books on
photography. My goal was only that they have fun with it and maybe spark an
interest or at least give them something to think about on the topic. I
didn't e-mail you sooner since my focus wasn't really on taking your own
photos as much as it was photo appreciation. Anyway - hope this helps.
Donna Cifarelli
Teen Coordinator
Goshen (NY) Public Library
========
From: "Suzette Hawkins"
We are doing a photo contest in conjunction with our Summer Reading program.
The teens were asked to take pictures of people in a reading setting. I have
a friend who is a professional photographer and he has agreed to judge and
give tips on things that could have been done to make the pictures of more
interest. Should be great fun.
========
I haven't done any photo programs, but as an avid scrapbooker, I would
strongly encourage them to be sure the pictures get labeled--who, what,
why, where, when--so that when they look at them in ten or twenty years,
they'll remember why the pictures were taken. Also, encourage them to be
critical of their pictures--look at them carefully to see which ones work
and which ones don't, and TOSS the ones that don't work.
Lisa Mead Hughes
Laurel again: We set up a projector to critique kids' photos and
talked
about how to compose good photos. Dave also had some advice about
holding
the camera, slowing down and taking more than one photo, and how to take
care of the camera. We had a bunch of sites bookmarked on computers in
the
room:
www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/greatphotos/greatphotos.html
betterphotos.cjb.net
Kodak and National Geographic also have interesting sites.
We only got 3 kids, but they liked it, and took out some books. I'm
anticipating a more picture-taking one next spring when I hope to have a
bookmark project in place.
Thanks for all your help!
Laurel
Laurel Sharp
Liverpool Public Library
310 Tulip Street
Liverpool, NY 13088
315 457-0310 x123
Fax 315 453-7867
lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org
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From: Claudia C Breland <ccbreland@juno.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Homework centers in libraries
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I'm planning a proposal for a homework center in a community library
where there is high unemployment and ESL. Does anyone currently have a
homework center in their library? Do you have computers, reference
books, school supplies? Is it staffed - by volunteers or by
librarians?
Thanks for your help!
Claudia Breland
King County Library System, WA
ccbreland@juno.com
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From: Cornelia Penner <corneliaskitchen@yahoo.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER: Scottish kids and scarab beetle in amber
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 12:38:02 CDT
The following query has been received at the Internet
Public Library (http://www.ipl.org):
"I would like to know the title or author of the
following children's book. Set in the 1950's two
Scottish children have an adventure,a scarab beetle
set in amber comes into the story. The most unusual
thing abouit the story is the dialogue between the
children is printed phoenetically not as the words are
actually spelled."
If anyone know what book this person might be thinking
of, please reply to me.
Cornelia Penner
corneliaskitchen@yahoo.ca
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From: "miller, jennifer" <jmiller@hclib.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER: filmstrip about a pancake party
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Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 12:38:38 CDT
Need your help with this one!
Patron would like to locate a movie she saw in grade school. It was in
filmstrip format then but might have been transferred to video. It
featured
a very colorful pancake party, hosted by a witch or witches, for a little
boy. It was live-action and at least 1/2 hour long. She would
have seen it
in school in the early 1980's.
I've searched our catalog and the Internet Movie Database, with no luck.
A
query of youth services librarians in the system brought up "Old Black
Witch" by Wende Devlin, which wasn't what the patron remembered.
Does this jog anyone's memory? Thanks in advance for any leads!
Please
respond to me directly.
Jenna Miller,
Teen Librarian
Hennepin County Library
email: jmiller@hclib.org
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From: "Ann W. Moore" <SCP_MOORE@sals.edu>
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: Walking Books (and Patrons)
Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 13:00:12 CDT
One of our problems is with patrons who become delinquent on their own
card and who then bring in a sibling/child/parent to get a card and proceed
to become delinquent on THAT card. This has happened more times than I
care to relate!
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