|
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: Friday, August 10, 2001 11:02 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 521
PUBYAC Digest 521
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Grade-Level Breakdowns for Storytimes
by "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
2) Re: Shelving underrated
by Sue Abrahamson <sabraham@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>
3) RE: need teen craft ideas
by "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
4) Re: Shelving underrated
by Laurie Magee <magee@AXP.WINNEFOX.ORG>
5) Amelia Bedelia
by "Karen Holz" <easternlibrary@smithville.net>
6) Re: summer reading program incentives
by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
7) Innovative/Cutting edge Adult programs wanted
by Andrew Ashwood <aascotland@yahoo.com>
8) Re: Addressing Children
by "Connie Sargent" <csargent@co.loudoun.va.us>
9) sweetie
by "Karen Brown" <brownk@ci.monterey.ca.us>
10) Fw: beach party ideas (long list)
by "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
----------------------------------------------------------------------
From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Grade-Level Breakdowns for Storytimes
Mime-version: 1.0
Content-type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 10:05:01 CDT
At our library we have the following classes:
Mother Goose Time (birth - non-walking toddlers)
Toddler Time (walking toddlers - age 3)
Preschool Story Time (ages 3 - 5)
K - 2 Club (grades k - 2)
The Writing Box (grades 3 - 6)
Works for me, and the parents and kids love it.
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Jervis Public Library Children's Room
Rome, NY 13440
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost
- - - -J. R. R. Tolkien "Lord of the Rings"
> From: Sharon Bandhold <sbandhol@aldus.northnet.org>
> Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 11:17:06 CDT
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: Grade-Level Breakdowns for Storytimes
>
> Dear PUBYACers,
> Our Library may restructure our storytimes to be more appropriate to
> particular grade levels. So far, we think we're going to implement the
> Lapsit storytime (birth-end of age 1) and Toddler/Preschool (ages 2-5).
> We are also thinking of a K-1 group; grade 2-3 group; and a grade 4-6
> group. In our geographic area, grade 6 used to be in the
elementary
> schools and is now in the middle schools.
> Are there any other areas where grade 6 is now in middle/junior high
> school and, if so, do you include grade 6 children in your storytimes
with
> 4th and 5th graders? Any ideas would be appreciated. Post
to list and
> I'll compile back to the list if interest. TIA very much.
>
> Sharon Bandhold
> Youth Services Coordinator
> Plattsburgh Public Library
> sbandhol@northnet.org
>
>
>
>
------------------------------
From: Sue Abrahamson <sabraham@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Shelving underrated
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 10:05:35 CDT
Thanks for the comments. I am overwhelmed at the number of librarians
(both public and school) who think that their degree elevates them to a
position where many library tasks are beneath them. This "ivory
tower"
thinking goes beyond shelving books to setting up chairs or AV equipment
for a meeting, communicating with building custodian and cleaning staff,
etc. I would much rather work with a person who exhibited some
flexibility and showed compassion to their fellow employees by offering
a hand now and then, and I think the public is turned off by this
attitude as well.
Sue Abrahamson
Waupaca Public Library, Wisconsin
"Lane, David" wrote:
>
> Jennifer Baker had mentioned that she started as a shelver and is still
not
> above it. I did, as well, and I completely agree with her. In fact,
> sometimes it can be therapeutic. In addition, I think that we will be
able
> to complete our collection development tasks better if we "get our
hands
> dirty" on a regular basis. Finally, we will have a better
appreciation for
> our shelvers if we shelve every now and then. I know they will respect
us
> more if we do not feel so "professional" that we can't shelve
a few books.
>
> David Lane
> Clearwater Public Library System, FL
------------------------------
From: "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: need teen craft ideas
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 10:06:01 CDT
Last year I did a holiday craft that was fun and easy. I bought a
couple
yards of that fancy, slightly stratchy glitzy holiday material with sequins
on it (it comes in blue, red, silver, gold), some pot pourri (probably
spelled wrong), some shiny metallic thin ribbon (for tying).
Pre cut the fabric into 6 to 8 inch squares, let the kids put a handfull of
the smelly stuff into the square and gather it up into a small bag and tie
it shut with the shiny ribbon. It makes nice little sachets for tying
to
gifts or hanging on the tree.
Also, you can have them bring in a can and glue a piece of construction
paper onto the outside of a can and then glue a strip of the material on top
of the construction paper. A tall can makes a nice pencil holder and a
shorter (tuna fish) can makes a nice paper clip holder. We just used
glue
sticks.
Dawn Sardes
Young Adult Librarian
Euclid Public Library
631 E. 222nd Street
Euclid, OH 44123
216-261-5300, ext. 138
FAX: 216-261-9559
dsardes@euclid.lib.oh.us
"Speak low-tread softly through these halls,
Here Genius lies enshrined,
Here Reign, in silent majesty,
The monarchs of the mind."
from "In the Library," by Anne C.L. Botts
-----Original Message-----
On behalf Of Sarah Prielipp
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2001 4:06 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: need teen craft ideas
Dear Collective Wisdom,
I am seeking your aid once again. I would like to do a craft
night for
teens (ages 12 to 17; I understand that mostly female middle school students
come to teen nights @ our library) in November. Ideas for crafts
------------------------------
From: Laurie Magee <magee@AXP.WINNEFOX.ORG>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Shelving underrated
MIME-version: 1.0
Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 10:06:40 CDT
the only comment I have, speaking from experience, is that shelving in a
children's collection with bifocals is a literal pain in the neck!
Laurie
"
--
Laurie Magee
Head of Children and Family Outreach Services
Oshkosh Public Library
106 Washington Avenue
Oshkosh WI 54901
920-236-5207 Fax 920-236-5228
------------------------------
From: "Karen Holz" <easternlibrary@smithville.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Amelia Bedelia
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 10:07:30 CDT
I am planning to do an after-school program on Amelia Bedelia and was =
hoping that someone might have done one before. I love the information
=
and the inspiration I receive from this list-serve your the best.
e-mail me back personally. Thanks a bunch=20
Karen Holz
easternlibrary@smithville.net
------------------------------
From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: summer reading program incentives
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 10:10:03 CDT
We did away with plastic and other prizes this year.
Children received a map with stickers to record their
summer reading. They set their own goals, and marked
off each week read, book increments, whatever.
Each participant at our party recieved a free book.
Noone complained. We were all happy not dealing with
prizes. Win/Win.
Bottom line-- slightly more joined than last year,
everybody found books they enjoyed. Families were
supportive. I think they got the message. Read.
Sushila
=====
Sushila Mertens kidlit_2000@yahoo.com
__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger
http://phonecard.yahoo.com/
------------------------------
From: Andrew Ashwood <aascotland@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Innovative/Cutting edge Adult programs wanted
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 10:11:05 CDT
Hi!
I am looking for really hot innovative and on the
cuttine edge adult program ideas. Has anybody done
something really wild, that has attracted attention.
Please email to aascotland@yahoo.com
Many thank yous.
__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger
http://phonecard.yahoo.com/
------------------------------
From: "Connie Sargent" <csargent@co.loudoun.va.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Addressing Children
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 10:11:56 CDT
I agree with Nicole. "Sir" or "Madam"," Ladies and
Gentlemen" work well =
and cause giggles and grins. Connie
Constance Sargent
Library Assistant
Loudoun County Public Library
Rust Library
380 Old Waterford Road
Leesburg, VA 20176.
(703)771-5624
csargent@co.loudoun.va.us
------------------------------
From: "Karen Brown" <brownk@ci.monterey.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: sweetie
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Content-Disposition: inline
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 10:12:46 CDT
I like to use "my friend". As in, "How nice to see you
again, my friend". =
This shows that the child is familiar and special to me, even though I
=
almost never remember her name. I also ask the parents' cooperation, =
encouraging them to use their child's name around me alot, so that I will =
be more likely to learn it.
Karen Brown
Monterey Public Library
California
brownk@ci.monterey.ca.us
------------------------------
From: "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fw: beach party ideas (long list)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 10:13:37 CDT
Sorry to send this out again, but i had a request for it (and no =
personal e-mail address) We had our Beach party yesterday ... it ws =
sooooo much fun!! Lots of grown-ups, upon hearing the Beach boy
=
sounds, peeked in wishing they were young enough to join!! :)
We =
did Beach Blanket Bingo, Go Fish (w/ the pretzel fishing rods), made =
sand braclets(w/ masking tape), sand pictures(with glue) and sun visors =
and played Hot Beach Ball !! A gr-r-r-reat time was had by all!
=
Thanks everyone!
Marty Staton <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
-------------------------
Last summer had a "beach party" of our own. Tickets were
given out to =
be
turned in for prizes at the end.
One game was "Beach Blanket Bingo". As part of the fun, kids
were
encouraged to bring their beach blankets. They spread them out on the
=
floor
along w/their bingo cards. =20
Also, had the fishing pole game--kids got a certain number of tickets
depending on the color "fish" they hooked.
The other game was a variation of hot potato w/a beach ball. Kids =
passed
the beach ball around and when the music stopped, the one who had the =
ball
was the winner. We continued for a few times. Everyone left got
a =
ticket
for participating.
Of course, we had Beach Boys music playing the whole time!!!! Even had
=
some
of the kids dancing around.
-------------------------------------
A very simple craft for your party. Sand pictures. The kids use glue
to =
"draw" their pictures and then sprinkle sand on to the paper.
Another =
craft=20
would be coloured sands bottles. I haven't done this yet but I believe =
that=20
you use coloured food dye to make the coloured sands and then slowly =
into=20
layers in jars. Very effective. =20
--------------------------------------------------
Here are a couple of games you might try; I have used them for a
"carnival" type program. =20
1. Use a small sand box, add sand!!, bury quarters. I have a
bucket/shifter; each gets a turn to scoop a bucket and sift, if they get
money, it's theirs to keep. If you don't want or can afford to use =
money,
you could use little trinket prizes, or even cardboard/craft foam fish.
2. You need an 8' round, 2' deep pool; fill with foam
peanuts. Put two round inner tubes (like small children use) on top of
the peanuts. Use a beach ball; kids have to throw the beach ball and =
have
it land inside the inner tube. It's harded than it sounds. Our
kids =
love
this at the carnival.
Craft idea: use colored sand to make pictures (use sand instead
of glitter). You can make your own colored sand by using table salt
and
colored chalk. Put some salt in a styrofoam cup; using the chalk, stir
until desired color.
-----------------------------------------
=20
Sponge necklaces are a fun beach party craft if you have enough people =
to
supervise the needles. You will need (1) pieces of at least 1/2 inch =
thick
variously colored sponge cut in odd shapes--geometric chunks are best =
(thin
pieces, such as sponge rags, don't work very well), (2) a selection of
colorful, heavy nylon string--often available at places like Walmart or
Lowe's in boxes of five or six spools in assorted neon colors, and (3) =
super
large needles such as over-sized tapestry needles or heavy plastic kids'
craft needles (has to be sturdy enough to punch through the sponge)
=
The
method: simply let children choose a few pieces of sponge to string.
=
Tie
the ends together and let them wear the necklaces during the party--even =
in
the pool. Probably the best way to do this is to set up work center/s
around a table on the pool deck. Have the sponge chunks and string =
pre-cut.
Adult or teen supervisors will oversee threading, using, and returning =
the
needles. It doesn't take long to make a necklace, and kids can take =
turns
working on them throughout the party. Each will have a bit of a party
costume and as well as a take-home favor. All of the materials for
this
craft could be donated by a local store.
Now that I have written this, I'm wondering if I should be nervous about
kids wearing necklaces strangling themselves and one another while =
horsing
around in the pool. It didn't happen the times I've used this
activity, =
but
in this age of liability anxiety . . .
----------------------------------------------------
Try the familyfun.com website - they have had whole issues devoted to=20
beach themes. I did a beach party one year and used the book Moe
the=20
Dog in Tropical Paradise. Other ideas off the top of my head:
painting =
sand dollars (I was lucky and found them on vacation, bleached and dried =
them so no cost), layered 'sand" art - I have had the kids make
their=20
own "sand" using chalk and salt - you put it in small bowls and
keep=20
rubbing the chalk on it to get darker colors. It is cheap - colors
not=20
as vibrant as bought sand . Have also made necklaces with shells
for=20
slightly older kids. I encouraged the kids to come in swimsuits,
then=20
borrowed a boogie board and took pictures of them as if they were posed=20
for surfing - even had a small fan to blow their hair back. They
loved=20
that. Of course, the usual Beach Boy music set the scene.
The limbo=20
is always a hit. Also they can make t-shirts stamped with fish - I=20
bought a bag of sponge stamps - shells, fish, seahorse, etc very cheaply =
at a craft store. =20
-------------------------------
One very easy idea is to take a piece of masking tape, wrap it as a =
bracelet sticky side out, and stick colored sand, small shells, and=20
other oceany things on it. I got this idea from a Lakeshore Learning =
Materials workshop.
=20
-------------------------------------------
=20
Our kids loved "limbo". We have a cassette with the Limbo on
it and =
recorded it to play over and over. We also made sand castles out of =
milk cartons, glue and sand. They collapsed, but the kids didn't seem
=
to care. We played volley ball over some of the lower shelving units.
=
We used a beach ball because it doesn't cause as much damage
-----------------------------------
=20
I know a cute craft to make, but I am not sure how well I will do at =
explaining it. =20
To make a paper plate crab you need:
1 paper plate
9 pipe cleaners (if they are very long, cut them in half and use the =
halves)
drinking straws cut into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces
hole punch
What you do:
Punch 8 fairly evenly spaced holes in the rim of the plate. Punch two
=
holes close together on the rim inbetween the other holes. Take a pipe
=
cleaner piece and loop it through one hole. Add as many straw pieces
as =
will fit. Bend the end of the pipe cleaner to keep straw pieces from =
falling off. Repeat with the other seven holes. Take the
remaining =
pipe cleaner and thread it through the two holes so about half is =
through each hole. Twist the two halves together to make eye stalks
(or =
whatever it is that crabs have.) Adjust the legs and your crab will =
stand up. The kids can also decorate the crab's shells anyway they =
want.
---------------------------------------------
Mudworks has a good recipe for sandcastle dough, you could use
it to
make sandcandles.
-------------------------------------------
=20
Fill a pan with sand and then hide seashells in the sand and tell the =
kids
they can keep one shell that they find.
Glue pretty shiny thin ribbons from a paper plate held upside down. =
This
makes a great jellyfish.
----------------------------------
In January we made "mini-beaches" for a craft, and they mostly
worked =
well.
I got the idea from the Little Hands Art Book. Take cardboard, paint =
glue on it, and then sprinkle salt (we used pepper, too) over the glue.
For =
afinal touch, add macaroni shells for decoration!
Problems: the cardboard curled a lot, and didn't dry as quickly as I =
had hoped (I thinned the glue with a little water). Our shells kept
falling =
off, too, so I suggest lots of glue for those!
---------------------------------
Thanks everyone!
Marty Staton
Poquoson Public Library
------------------------------
End of PUBYAC Digest 521
************************
|