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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: Friday, September 14, 2001 5:23 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 550
PUBYAC Digest 550
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Nickelodeon Magazine
by "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
2) FW: Dealing with Trauma: Some Websites to Help Children and Their
by "Connor, Pat" <PConnor@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
3) RE: cold laminators
by Lori Morgan <lmorgan@jefferson.lib.in.us>
4) Amnesty Days
by David Mignerey <d.mignerey@lanepl.org>
5) Gardening in the Library
by Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
6) RE: Nickelodeon Magazine
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
7) Re: Nickelodeon Magazine
by "Connie Vandervort" <cvandervort@hillsml.lib.nh.us>
8) Father-Son event Thanks
by "Hicks, Marcia" <MHicks@ci.greenville.tx.us>
9) Programming on Jewish Holidays
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
10) Gay and Lesbian Children's books
by Annemarie_Meyer/staff/cccl%LIBRARY@contra-costa.lib.ca.us
11) Patron needs help
by SandraK Lang <langsa@oplin.lib.oh.us>
12) Stumper: witches
by Christine Heron <cheron@gfn.org>
13) stumper: twins
by Madden <maddenk@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
14) stumper: kindergarten level books on APPLES
by "Kelly Kowalchuk" <kkowalchuk@hotmail.com>
15) Fall Celebration Ideas (Compiled)
by "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
16) elementary Spanish resources
by S Jadczak <sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us>
17) Animal Encyclopedias for Student Research
by "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
18) Re: Programming on Jewish Holidays
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
19) Re: Amnesty Days
by linette@missoula.lib.mt.us
20) Re: Have you heard these authors speak?
by "Amy Shelley" <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
21) Re: Nickelodeon Magazine
by "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
22) RE: Programming on Jewish Holidays
by Jill Hinn <jhinn@amber2.jefferson.lib.co.us>
23) Job Opportunities in Charlotte, North Carolina
by "Libberton, Gayle" <GLibberton@plcmc.org>
24) STUMPER
by "Donna A. Blotkamp" <blotkamp@tln.lib.mi.us>
25) hen fantasy stumper results
by "Cindi Carey" <ccarey@timberland.lib.wa.us>
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From: "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Nickelodeon Magazine
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:51:38 CDT
I just had to run over to look at the issue/article in question. I see
nothing vulgar, obsene, or inappropriate in it. A small, fully clothed
photo of the lady, a few answers to a few questions about staying/living on
a nudist colony. No big deal here. I remember being really
curious about
nudist colonies when I was in 4th-5th grade. There was nothing written
at a
level for me, with content "appropriate" for me. So, basically, I
was left
to wonder. If I had had the internet available to me then, I shudder to
think what truly "inappropriate' things I might have been subjected to.
IMHO, this is really basic, informative, innocent stuff about a topic that
kids do tend to wonder about. Better this article from Nickelodeon
than a
porn site on the web.
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-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Kara Cervelli
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 3:16 PM
To: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults Children
Subject: Nickelodeon Magazine
If your library subscribes to Nickelodeon Magazine,
please look in your August 2001 issue. On page 24,
they interview a woman who is a member of a nudist
colony. We at Perry Public Library think this is
inappropriate material for young children and have
decided to cancel our subscription immediately.
I urge you to review your copy and meet with your
staff to decide what steps would be taken in your
library.
We have written a letter to the company expressing our
shock and explaining our reason for cancelling the
subscription. I hope you will do the same.
Nickelodeon Magazine
1633 Broadway
7th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Thank you.
Kara Cervelli
Children's Librarian
Perry Public Library
3753 Main Street
Perry, Ohio 44081
kids@perry.lib.oh.us
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From: "Connor, Pat" <PConnor@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: FW: Dealing with Trauma: Some Websites to Help Children and Their
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:52:17 CDT
I received this list from the Monroe County (NY) Children's Consultant.
Pat Connor
> ----------
> From: Sue Rokos[SMTP:srokos@SALS.EDU]
> Reply To: Sue Rokos
> Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 3:10 PM
> To: NYLINE@unix10.nysed.gov
> Subject: Dealing with Trauma: Some Websites to Help Children and
> Their Adults
>
> Dealing With Trauma: Some Websites to Help Children and Their Adults
>
> AAP Offers Advice on Communicating with Children about Disasters
> http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/disastercomm.htm
>
> After a Disaster: What You Can Do With Your Children
> http://www.disastertraining.org/after.htm
>
> Calm young children; explain to older kids
> http://www.usatoday.com/life/2001-09-12-talking-to-kids.htm
>
> Children, Stress, and Natural Disasters: School Activities for Children
> http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~disaster/teacher/csndact2.html
>
> Connect for Kids: Aftershocks of a National Trauma: Helping Kids Cope
> http://www.connectforkids.org/usr_doc/CopingWithGrief.htm
>
> Cornell expert advises parents on how to help children cope with news
of
> terrorist attacks
> http://www.news.cornell.edu/releases/Sept01/Garbarino.kids.bombing.lgk.htm
> l
>
> Disaster Handouts & Links
> http://www.trauma-pages.com/pg5.htm
>
> Disaster Recovery: Children's Needs
> http:///www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/humandev/disint.html
>
> Helping Children After a Disaster
> http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/disaster.htm
>
> Helping Children Handle Disaster-Related Anxiety
> http://www.nmha.org/newsroom/terrorismtips.cfm
>
> Helping Children Understand Crisis and Trauma
> http://www.angelfire.com/biz3/news/v1art1.html
>
> Helping Parents Talk to Their Kids About Violence: Resources for Parent
> Educators
> http://www.parentingpress.com/resp_issues.html
>
> How to talk to children about disaster (current newspaper article)
> http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~disaster/teacher/csndact2.html
>
> National Association of School Psychologists: Coping with a National
> Tragedy.
> http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/crisis_0911.html
>
> Recognizing Stress in Children
> http://www.preparerespondrecover.com/childrensneeds/
>
> Responding to Children after a Crisis: What Parents and Adults Can Do
> http://www.ehealthindiana.com/media/releases.asp?go=79
>
> Talking to Children about Violence and Other Sensitive and Complex
> Issues in the World
> http://www.casel.org/vptalking.htm
>
> Talking to Kids about Tragedy: How to Respond to Fears, Questions
> http://womencentral.msn.com/parenting/articles/tragedy.asp
>
> Talking with Children about Violence
> http://www.schoolcounselor.org/talking.htm
>
> Talking with Kids about Violence
> http://www.buildingbetterhealth.com/article/plainprimer/100234508
>
> Tips for Talking to Children about Disasters
> http://www.ehealthindiana.com/media/releases.asp?go=78
>
> Tragic Times, Healing Words
> http://www.sesameworkshop.org/parents/advice/article/0,4125,49560,00.html
>
> What to Tell Children about Terrorist Bombings
> http://www.trauma-pages.com/bombing.htm
>
> compiled by Polly Farrington, P.A. Farrington Associates; Mary Fellows,
> UHLS; Sue Rokos,MVLA; Katharine Winderlin,WSWHE BOCES; Becky
> Wright-Sedam, SALS
>
>
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From: Lori Morgan <lmorgan@jefferson.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: cold laminators
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:52:40 CDT
We have a 3M cold laminator and it's great! The film is very
expensive!
The Youth Service Dept. laminiates craft projects, name tags, things for
the Director, etc.
-----Original Message-----
From: Shannen McMahon [mailto:shanm@monroe.lib.mi.us]
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 9:11 PM
To: pubyac
Subject: cold laminators
Hi! Our library system is thinking about purchasing some cold
laminators.
If you have one or have used one, could you please e-mail me and let me
know what you thought..Thanks alot! Shannen shanm@monroe.lib.mi.us
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From: David Mignerey <d.mignerey@lanepl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Amnesty Days
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:53:01 CDT
Greetings,
How have the rest of you implemented "Amnesty Days" in
regards to fines =
and
missing materials. =
Particularly, what has been done on behalf of young people, teens and
pre-teens.
Thank you
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From: Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Gardening in the Library
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:53:20 CDT
Hello all -
Wondering if any libraries out there have gardening/nature corners,
touch/smell and/or containers gardens, Window birdfeeders, outdoor
birdfeeders and bird baths etc.? We have a small corner in our room
that
we'd like to transform with a mural, floor seating, and plants in
containers with a nice view of trees and grass - enhanced with feeders,
a bird bath, a butterfly house and bat house.
A local patron who is a Master Gardener candidate suggested this and we
like the idea. We want to explore all aspects - safety, fun, better
ideas
etc. Does anyone have any experience, ideas or advice?
TIA!
* # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @
Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S.
Youth/Young Adult Services Librarian
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak MI 48067
Phone: 248.246.3734
Fax: 248.246.3704
Email: helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Nickelodeon Magazine
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:53:38 CDT
I for one find this kind of boycotting and censorship offensive. I have
a 12 and 10 year old who read and I am not offended they will
find out some people chose to live in the skin God gave them
Oh my...you have books in your library full of sex and violence
and things I find offensive. Better start writing to those
publishers. Please. Here in NY we have more important things
on our mind.
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From: "Connie Vandervort" <cvandervort@hillsml.lib.nh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Nickelodeon Magazine
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:53:56 CDT
Dear Kara,
I looked at the article which seems to have offended you so deeply. I
found it relatively amusing and certainly handled in a light and
informative way. There was nothing here that I found either purient or
offensive.
At this moment our nation is under attack from a group who believes
that it is all right to kill large numbers of people on the grounds that
we don't have the same beliefs. I find that I am offended by your lack
of tolerance for a group of people who to my knowledge have never done
anything wrong. The fact that they choose to live in a slightly
different manner is still to my knowledge protected by the laws of this
land. As librarians we need to stand firmly behind the beliefs on which
this country was founded. I realize that my reaction is probably a bit
strident and I do apologize, but I feel even more strongly at this
moment in history that we must ALL pull together to drop the petty
bickering and devisions within our society in order lead the way in
creating a free and peaceful world.
Connie vandervort
Hills Memorial Library
Hudson, NH
The views expressed are strictly my own.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kara Cervelli <kcervelli@yahoo.com>
To: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults Children
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2001 14:16:23 CDT
Subject: Nickelodeon Magazine
>If your library subscribes to Nickelodeon Magazine,
>please look in your August 2001 issue. On page 24,
>they interview a woman who is a member of a nudist
>colony. We at Perry Public Library think this is
>inappropriate material for young children and have
>decided to cancel our subscription immediately.
>
>I urge you to review your copy and meet with your
>staff to decide what steps would be taken in your
>library.
>
>We have written a letter to the company expressing our
>shock and explaining our reason for cancelling the
>subscription. I hope you will do the same.
>
>Nickelodeon Magazine
>1633 Broadway
>7th Floor
>New York, NY 10019
>
>Thank you.
>
>Kara Cervelli
>Children's Librarian
>Perry Public Library
>3753 Main Street
>Perry, Ohio 44081
>
>kids@perry.lib.oh.us
>
>
>
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From: "Hicks, Marcia" <MHicks@ci.greenville.tx.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Father-Son event Thanks
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:54:15 CDT
I have received several wonderful ideas to my original query for ideas for a
father-son event. I'll compile them in the next few days and post to
the
list since I have had requests to do so. Thanks everyone who took time
and
thought to respond!
Marcia Hicks
Children's Librarian
W. W. Harrison Pubic Library
#1 Lou Finney Ln.
Greenville, TX 75401
mhicks@ci.greenville.tx.us
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Programming on Jewish Holidays
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:54:35 CDT
Our Fall storytime sessions were delayed due to some staff changes in
late summer. Along with another staff member, I am going to host most
of the juvenile programs starting next week on the 18th. I received an
anonymous complaint via another staff member from a woman who was
incensed that we are beginning our program on Rosh Hashanah, when the
schools are closed. We have never cancelled programs on days the
library is open, due to religious holidays before. Registration for
all
programs that day are full...She announced that she
would be bringing her son the next day on Wednesday's program and wants
us to address this next year.
I feel that, unlike in school, a student is not going to be behind in
any way by not attending that particular program.
What help can you offer?
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: Annemarie_Meyer/staff/cccl%LIBRARY@contra-costa.lib.ca.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Gay and Lesbian Children's books
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:54:57 CDT
Dear Collective Mind:
I have had several patrons come in who would like to read positive gay and
lesbian books to their children. I've looked around for lists, and aside
from some outdated books, I can't seem to find what's good and new out
there. If anyone knows of good resources and/or books, could you email me
directly? If anyone wants, I can compile a list when I'm through, and pass
it on.
Thanks in advance!
____________________
Annemarie Meyer
ameyer@ccclib.org
Youth Services Librarian
El Cerrito/Pinole Libraries
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From: SandraK Lang <langsa@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Patron needs help
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:55:18 CDT
Dear Collective Brain,
A patron came in looking for a series she read in the late 60's-early
70's. It featured a main character named Kate whose parents owned a
motel. She had a friend named Harry. We have scanned Children's Catalog
and a Series Reference to no avail. Does anyone recognize this? Thank you
for your help.
Sandra K. Lang
Louisville Public Library
700 Lincoln Ave.
Louisville, Ohio 44641
(330)875-1696
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From: Christine Heron <cheron@gfn.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: witches
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:55:34 CDT
I have a patron looking for a book she read as a young girl. She claimed
it was an "older" book then (about 10 years ago).
This is what she rememebers: An old witch lives on a glass hill with her
daughter (or a young girl). She thinks it is a JF and it had chapters.
I checked A to Zoo and Best books. Thanks for your help, Christine
--
____________________________________________________________________________
__
Christine K. Heron, M.I.L.S.
"Individual views held here"
Children's Librarian
A. J. Phillips Library
Fenton Children's Center
200 E. Caroline
810-714-0917
Fenton, MI 48430 www.gdl.falcon.edu
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From: Madden <maddenk@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: twins
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:55:50 CDT
Hello all!
I have a patron looking for a series of books about twins. The twins
are
a boy and a girl. The books should be appropriate for preschool
children.
She wasn't sure whether they where picture books or beginning readers.
I
have tried looking in Suffolk County catalog and A to Zoo. If anyone
has
an idea, I would be most grateful. (I know its not a lot to go on.) Thank
you in advance.
Kathleen Madden
Huntington Public Library
Huntington, NY
maddenk@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: "Kelly Kowalchuk" <kkowalchuk@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: kindergarten level books on APPLES
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:56:07 CDT
Hello everyone,
A kindergarten teacher is looking for picture books--fiction and
non-fiction--in which apples figure prominently. Can anyone help with
some
titles?
Thanks.
Kelly Kowalchuk
Teacher-Librarian
Ontario, Canada
kkowalchuk@hotmail.com
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From: "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Fall Celebration Ideas (Compiled)
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:18:46 CDT
Thank you to those of you who sent your ideas for a fall library
celebration. As per many requests, here is the compiled list of ideas.
Elaine
I saw your message about doing a program for K-3 and wanted to let you
know about our "Crafty Readers" program. Two of my
co-workers actually do
the program, so I don't know all the details but I know it's REALLY
popular! It's held one day/month at two times (4:15 and 6:30 -- the
4:15
fills up really fast) for kids in grades K-3. We have registration and
it's limited to 15, but since people forget, they'll take kids who show up
and aren't registered if there are spots.
The program lasts for 45 minutes and has a "theme" -- the one for
September was "cats." They read stories about cats, and then
do related
things -- eat cat cookies, play games and do a craft. It takes a lot
of
prep time, and we could certainly offer more sessions if we had the
staff/time, but it is a really fun and popular program.
Monica Anderson, MILS
We have done several programs in the fall for the whole family: Apple Fest,
Pumpkin Fest, Fall Fest, and last year a Popcorn Party. We have had good
attendance for these. We had a number of stations which included crafts,
food, games, storytelling (persuaded a gal to dress up as Johnny Appleseed
and do a first person 15 minutes for Apple Fest; had Spooky Stories in the
Haunted Pumpkin Patch aka the stairwell decorated with pumpkins, corn
shocks, bales of hay etc.). For the popcorn party the Lions Club brought
their popper and made the popcorn for eating, crafts, and flavored popcorn
taste test. Also for popcorn we did a group trivia game. We had a cowboy
party one year too--that was very well attended. We panned for gold, had
timed stick-horse races, roping, corn bread and beans, and a couple of
crafts.
Aneita Allen
my mind is reeling with possibilities - what fun this could be - in the
past i've used an apple tree as the main focus of the season -made a
huge - floor to ceiling- tree out of a refrigerator box - crunkled large
brown grocery bags and stapled them on for the textured look of bark - a
real 3d look can be time consuming but definitely worth the effort - the
younger kids could make "apples"( small paper plates with scraps
of red
paper glued on) or trace their hands on construction paper and cut out
for "leaves", older kids could make pumpkins out of stuffed paper
grocery bags- different sizes for variety- painted orange, connected by
a long and twirly green "vine" cut from green constr. paper - we
made
squirrels with cattails for bushy tails scampering up and down the tree,
you could have a workshop for cutting out jack-o-lanterns and the toast
the pumpkin seeds...the possibilities are endless!!!!!!! gosh, you've
gotten me in the mood. Have fun - gayle byrne - killingworth
library
For the past 3 falls,I have had a scarecrow-making workshop, for ages
4-11. Parents help the younger children. I have them bring old
clothing(jeans, sweatshirt, gloves, sox, etc.), and I provide paper bags
and newspaper. We stuff the clothing with newspaper, use large safety pins
to pin the different parts of the body together, color/paint the paperbag
as a head and stuff it and use other materials to decorate the head (e.g.
yarn, buttons). A week later, we have a party/contest, and I have a
librarian from outside the Children's Dept. judge the scarecrows, in
several different categories (prettiest, scariest, most creative, etc.). I
give out simple prizes, related to fall or Halloween.
We also play games such as "Scarecrow Says!" and musical chairs to
Halloween music. Of course, we have refreshments, too. We always have lots
of fun. Once, I did divide the group into two different age groups, and we
made scarecrows two different days; but had the party altogether. Let me
know if you have any questions!
You could have them sample different apples and do a chart showing which
apple they liked the best as a group. Before doing it though have them
guess which apple they think will be the most popular.
Leaf rubbings could be fun or put paint on a leaf and do leaf printing.
Tina Hager
Elaine,
We do a Fall Fesitval every year at our elementary school. We do this
instead of dressing up and having a Halloween Party. We paint faces on
mini pumpkins with Tempera paint or paint markers, wheat weaving (if we
have someone available to volunteer to demonstate) otherwise we use wheat,
glue and construction paper to make collages, make pumpkin pancakes (add
1/2 can of pumpkin pie mix and 1 teaspon of cinnamon to the largest
Bisquick recipe on the box, & serve w/butter and syrup or a sugar and
cinnamon sprinkle) sorry, I don't have the box in front of me right now,
but that's the jist of it, and of course read our favorite Fall stories
like The Little old woman who wasn't Afraid of Anything (Let me know if you
want the actions that go along with it I learned the many years ago and
it's still a favorite)
Have fun
Kim
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From: S Jadczak <sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: elementary Spanish resources
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:19:22 CDT
Our school district will be providing basic Spanish language lessons to
first grade students. I am looking for bilingual materials,
audiotapes,
books, videos, to supplement these lessons. I am looking for very easy
materials that contain colors, numbers, animals, etc. and especially
picture books that have English/Spanish vocabulary. Thanks in advance.
Sylvia Jadczak
sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us
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From: "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Animal Encyclopedias for Student Research
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Dear PubYac-
I'm looking to purchase one or two new sets of animal encyclopedias that are
comprehensive and would be useful for students' reports. We often have
students coming in to research not just about the tortoise, but "the
desert
tortoise," and other similar animals. I'm looking for great sets
of
encyclopedias that would have some of these more specific breeds of animals.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. If you could
include
the publisher name and number, it would be even more helpful. I will post
the compiled replies if requested. Please send responses to
elainem9@hotmail.com. Thanks in
advance!
Elaine
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Programming on Jewish Holidays
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:20:20 CDT
I would never schedule programs on the Jewish
holidays; Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur are the holiest
days of the Jewish year. Would you schedule programs
on Christmas & Easter if your library were open?
It is disrespectful to those for whom thiese holidays
are important. The way the holidays fell this year
made Sept. scheduling very difficult.--- "Gruninger,
Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
wrote:
> Our Fall storytime sessions were delayed due to some
> staff changes in
> late summer. Along with another staff member, I am
> going to host most
> of the juvenile programs starting next week on the
> 18th. I received an
> anonymous complaint via another staff member from a
> woman who was
> incensed that we are beginning our program on Rosh
> Hashanah, when the
> schools are closed. We have never cancelled
> programs on days the
> library is open, due to religious holidays before.
> Registration for all
> programs that day are full...She announced that she
> would be bringing her son the next day on
> Wednesday's program and wants
> us to address this next year.
> I feel that, unlike in school, a student is not
> going to be behind in
> any way by not attending that particular program.
>
> What help can you offer?
>
>
> Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
> Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
> 2751 Brunswick Pike
> Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
>
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From: linette@missoula.lib.mt.us
To: David Mignerey <d.mignerey@lanepl.org>,
pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Amnesty Days
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:20:43 CDT
Funny you should ask! I got done moments ago speaking to my
director about this very issue. Our library does food for fines type
things quite regularly. Besides food for fines, we did Food For Fido
last year during National Library Card Signup Month (donations to
the Humane Society), this year we are doing what we call Dollar
Sundays. We are open for the first time in many years on
Sundays, so for the month of Sept, patrons can bring in a dollar
and all fines will be waived. The money collected is going to our
Friends group. You can see all of our NLCSUM activities at
http://www.missoula.lib.mt.us/signup.html
These amnesty days have only been for fines, not lost or damaged
materials. As our Young Adult Librarian, I have been considering
some sort of amnesty for teens during Teen Read Week. My
daughter is a high school freshman this year, and I routinely hear
about kids who are afraid of the library and library staff because
they lost or damaged a book as a child, and now are unable to use
the library.
My idea is to have a grant program. I have yet to determine the
criteria, but basically, it would be a one-shot deal. Teens could fill
out a grant application explaining why we should forgive their
lost/damaged book fees and/or fines. The Friends (maybe--I have
yet to pitch the idea) could pay for the fees for "deserving"
teens.
In "" because I have yet to determine what this means. We
would
make a notation in the patron record that this had been done once--
like I said it is a one-shot deal--so that if the same patron comes in
the next year with lost materials they would not get a break.
Anyone have any ideas to help me tighten up my thinking here?
Criteria? I really hate to have teens who are afraid of us, or feel
negatively toward the library, because we are hardnosed about a
book they lost in second grade. I know that our circ staff will have
some issues, and I have not talked to them about this yet. But
teens are our very-soon-in-the-future voters, the ones who decide
our budgets. I would like to embrace them and make them love us
again!
Linette Ivanovitch
YA Librarian
Missoula Public Library
Missoula, MT
On 14 Sep 2001, at 9:53, David Mignerey wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> How have the rest of you implemented "Amnesty Days" in
regards to fines
and
> missing materials.
>
> Particularly, what has been done on behalf of young people, teens and
> pre-teens.
>
> Thank you
>
>
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From: "Amy Shelley" <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Have you heard these authors speak?
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:21:09 CDT
HI Lu:
As I mentioned, I've heard Gloria but none of the others. Let me know what =
you come up with in case we can possibly partner on an author.
Amy
>>> lubenke@julip.ci.fort-collins.co.us
09/13/01 01:18PM >>>
We are investigating having one of the following authors speak at schools
and libraries during the fourth week of April. Have any of you heard them
present? We would really appreciate any feedback you could give us to help
us make our decision. The author we choose will speak to large groups of
older elementary children up to ten times over 2-4 days. Please reply to
me personally and not to the list. Thanks in advance!
- Mary Peace Finley,=20
- Gary Raham,=20
- Ann Cooper,=20
- Claudia Mills,
- Avi,=20
- Todd Strasser, and=20
- Gloria Skurzynski.
Lu Benke
email: lubenke@julip.ci.fort-collins.co.us=20
Lead Librarian phone: 970.221.6678
Children's Services fax: 970.221.6398
Fort Collins Public Library
201 Peterson
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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From: "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Nickelodeon Magazine
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:21:36 CDT
To all who comment on this issue,
I have just returned from a time of prayer and remembrance at our
state =
capitol. I was amazed at the attitude of unity I saw and experienced =
there. It gave me hope in the future this country that we are all much =
more alike than different as far as the most important things in life.
I =
know this issue of censorship/access brings out very strong emotions in =
people. I believe if we really want dialogue on this issue both sides =
should choose words carefully. The words we use can either encourage =
others to listen and consider what we say, or turn away and build the =
walls of our differences higher.
As a librarian I would not pull Nickelodeon Magazine from the
stacks. =
They have a right to discuss the topics of their choosing. And the public =
has a right to read it.
As a father I too would wonder about the possible appropriateness of
the =
subject for my kids, depending on their age and personality. I'm sure my =
11 year old knows about nudist colonies, and I don't mind talking to
him =
about nudists if he asks about them. I'm not convinced I particularly
=
like the idea of a children's magazine presenting that to a 7 year old, =
depending on the child. This is why we as parents must be aware of
what =
our child is viewing/reading, because there is such a difference of =
opinion on what is appropriate and when.
Bart Pisapia
Tallahassee, Florida
=20
>>> cvandervort@hillsml.lib.nh.us
09/14/01 10:53AM >>>
Dear Kara,
I looked at the article which seems to have offended you so deeply. I=20
found it relatively amusing and certainly handled in a light and=20
informative way. There was nothing here that I found either purient or=20
offensive.=20
At this moment our nation is under attack from a group who believes=20
that it is all right to kill large numbers of people on the grounds =
that=20
we don't have the same beliefs. I find that I am offended by your lack=20
of tolerance for a group of people who to my knowledge have never done=20
anything wrong. The fact that they choose to live in a slightly=20
different manner is still to my knowledge protected by the laws of this=20
land. As librarians we need to stand firmly behind the beliefs on which=20
this country was founded. I realize that my reaction is probably a bit=20
strident and I do apologize, but I feel even more strongly at this=20
moment in history that we must ALL pull together to drop the petty=20
bickering and devisions within our society in order lead the way in=20
creating a free and peaceful world.
Connie vandervort
Hills Memorial Library
Hudson, NH
The views expressed are strictly my own.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kara Cervelli <kcervelli@yahoo.com>
To: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults Children=20
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2001 14:16:23 CDT
Subject: Nickelodeon Magazine
>If your library subscribes to Nickelodeon Magazine,
>please look in your August 2001 issue. On page 24,
>they interview a woman who is a member of a nudist
>colony. We at Perry Public Library think this is
>inappropriate material for young children and have
>decided to cancel our subscription immediately.
>
>I urge you to review your copy and meet with your
>staff to decide what steps would be taken in your
>library.
>
>We have written a letter to the company expressing our
>shock and explaining our reason for cancelling the
>subscription. I hope you will do the same.
>
>Nickelodeon Magazine
>1633 Broadway
>7th Floor
>New York, NY 10019
>
>Thank you.
>
>Kara Cervelli
>Children's Librarian
>Perry Public Library
>3753 Main Street
>Perry, Ohio 44081
>
>kids@perry.lib.oh.us=20
>
>
>
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From: Jill Hinn <jhinn@amber2.jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Programming on Jewish Holidays
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:21:59 CDT
Is it even legal for you to cancel a program for religious purposes? I
think that she may be a tad unrealistic expecting you to cancel your
program. I do not mean to be insensitive, but it is not a national
holiday,
and she is free to not attend that one time. Are these ongoing
programs
that he must attend the first one to understand the rest? Also, the
days to
have programs would be limited if you cancelled for every religious holiday.
Maybe you could plan a program that taught kids different religious
holidays--but again, would this be legal?
Just my two cents,
Jill Hinn
Jefferson County, CO
jhinn@jefferson.lib.co.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Gruninger, Laura [mailto:lgruning@MCL.org]
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 8:55 AM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: Programming on Jewish Holidays
Our Fall storytime sessions were delayed due to some staff changes in
late summer. Along with another staff member, I am going to host most
of the juvenile programs starting next week on the 18th. I received an
anonymous complaint via another staff member from a woman who was
incensed that we are beginning our program on Rosh Hashanah, when the
schools are closed. We have never cancelled programs on days the
library is open, due to religious holidays before. Registration for
all
programs that day are full...She announced that she
would be bringing her son the next day on Wednesday's program and wants
us to address this next year.
I feel that, unlike in school, a student is not going to be behind in
any way by not attending that particular program.
What help can you offer?
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Opportunities in Charlotte, North Carolina
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:22:25 CDT
The Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg (NC) has openings for three
Children's Information Specialists and one Children's Information Specialist
Manager. Check out our website for more information. www.plcmc.org
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From: "Donna A. Blotkamp" <blotkamp@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:22:52 CDT
We have a patron looking for a paperback mystery series, written about
fifteen years ago. Brother and sister take a ferry to Grandma's
island,
and they solve a mystery on the island. Patron remembers about eight
books in the series, and she thinks the author is female. Please reply
directly to me. Thanks!
Donna Blotkamp, Librarian
Head of Youth Services
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. Eleven Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067
blotkamp@tln.lib.mi.us
Phone 248 246 3724
Fax 248 246 3704
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From: "Cindi Carey" <ccarey@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: hen fantasy stumper results
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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:23:18 CDT
Dear all,
I wanted to let you know the results of the hen fantasy stumper that I
posted last week for one of our regular high school patrons. We were
sure it was The Little Hatchy Hen by James Flora published in 1969
(thanks to Linda Woodbury and Jen Marin), but it wasn't! The teacher
gave the student extra credit for his attempt, so I don't think he will
ask her for more information.
We also received several suggestions for the Mary Jane Auch books The
Easter Egg Farm and Eggs Mark the Spot featuring Pauline the talented
hen. These two were not the correct books.
Thanks anyway. You all are great!
Cindi Carey
Lacey, Washington
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