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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, October 08, 2001 9:24 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 572
PUBYAC Digest 572
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Sales people
by Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
2) Re: Cleaning puppets
by Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
3) Purchasing non-print materials
by Robyn Lupa <rlupa@jefferson.lib.co.us>
4) Re: Harry Potter Programming
by jmeyer@spokpl.lib.wa.us
5) Re: Harry Potter Programming
by Mary Gelb <mgelbus@yahoo.com>
6) Books and Websites on Alzheimers...
by "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
7) family night
by Frannie Savel <savelf@yahoo.com>
8) Recommended boys' and crafts magazines
by "Kozloff, Rae" <raek@cityofanacortes.org>
9) Teacher Attention Span?
by Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
10) RE: Lemony Snicket
by Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
11) Secrets of Droon
by "Leslie Schow" <lschow@slco.lib.ut.us>
12) International Day of People with a Disability
by Tina Cavanough <tcavanough@astc.nt.gov.au>
13) Re: Cliff Notes
by "Val & Jeff Herman" <herman@prodigy.net>
14) Fairy Ideas Needed
by "Chris Mallo" <chrism@GRRL02.GRRL.LIB.MN.US>
15) Re: Harry Potter Programming
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
16) YA Chinese cooking class
by Tatjana Saccio <saccio@noblenet.org>
17) Re: Meaningful cataloging projects
by Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
18) RE: Cleaning puppets
by "Debbie Allen" <dallen@rla.lib.il.us>
19) Seeking Suggestions on magazines for girls...
by "sharon cerasoli" <sharoncerasoli@hotmail.com>
20) stumper: Miserable Merry Christmas
by Spierces@aol.com
21) folk tale stumper
by "Cindi Carey" <ccarey@timberland.lib.wa.us>
22) Stumper: Poem "No one appreciates me"
by Cheryl Johnson <cjohnson@dakota.lib.mn.us>
23) STUMPER:little boy who jousts
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
24) Reading aloud in Catholic School.....
by Ann-Marie Biden <ambiden@ci.upland.ca.us>
25) books read aloud in school
by "Mary Johnson" <mjohnson@westchesterlibraries.org>
26) Re: teacher read alouds
by Joellyntmurry@aol.com
27) What do you remember being read aloud...
by Sarah McGowan <smcgowan@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us>
28) RE: What do you remember being read aloud...
by Greg Ullman <gullman@ci.covina.ca.us>
29) Re: What do you remember hearing read aloud?
by "Allyson Goodwin" <Agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
30) Re: what do you remember hearing read aloud?
by April Mazza <waymail8@mln.lib.ma.us>
31) Re: teacher read alouds
by snowball@aztec.asu.edu
(CHRISTINE NOVAK)
32) Favourite Read Aloud Book
by "Carol Tassielli" <ctassielli@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
33) RE: Books you remember being read aloud
by Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
34) read alouds and what is remembered
by "Marge Tassione" <tassione@sls.lib.il.us>
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From: Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Sales people
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:06:48 CDT
Well, I have a couple of techniques. At my former library, it was a
very
small library of which I was the director. We had only one phone line,
and
I answered it frequently myself. I got so many cold calls from
salespeople
that I was really unable to get a lot of work done, so I instituted the
following policy: I told the staff that if they answered a call and
the
caller asked for me, to tell them I was unavailable and would call them
back. Most cold callers won't leave a message, but if they did, I
could
look at whatever they were offering and call back if I was interested.
If
it was someone else I wanted to talk to, I could call them back also.
It
wasn't ideal, but it helped. It also helped that I had one staff
member who
sounded just like me on the phone. So sometimes, if I picked up the
phone
myself and it was a salesperson, I could pretend to be her and take a
message for myself. :)
At my current library, we don't see salespeople, except for a couple with
whom we have longstanding relationships. So when a salesperson calls,
we
just say, "I'm sorry, we don't see salespeople." If they are
really
insistent, we ask them to send a catalog and we'll call if we are
interested.
Andrea Johnson
(speaking only for myself)
ajohnson@cooklib.org
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Cleaning puppets
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:07:29 CDT
Here's the URL for Folkmanis' instructions on how to clean their
puppets:
http://www.folkmanis.com/washing.htm
--
Becky Ann Smith
Youth Services Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
Lisa Mulvenna wrote:
>
> I have a question for the collective brain that I know has been asked
in
the
> past. We have a large collection of Folkmanis and other puppets.
Does
> anyone have a way that they recommend cleaning them? We need to
do a
> large-scale puppet cleaning project. Please reply to me directly.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Lisa
>
> Lisa Mulvenna
> Youth Services Librarian
> Clinton-Macomb Public Library
> 43245 Garfield
> Clinton Township, MI 48038
> (810) 226-5034
------------------------------
From: Robyn Lupa <rlupa@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Purchasing non-print materials
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:07:58 CDT
Hello -
I am investigating how and why public libraries purchase non-print materials
for older young adults (10-12 grade, or 16-18 years old). Non-print
materials include: DVDs, videos, music CDs and software. If you have
experience with these acquisitions, I would appreciate your insights on
selection tools used, how and where these items are shelved, and their
popularity within your library. Please respond to me personally at:
rlupa@jefferson.lib.co.us
Thank you,
Robyn Lupa
Head, Children's Services
Jefferson County Public Library - Arvada Branch
Arvada, Colorado
rlupa@jefferson.lib.co.us
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From: jmeyer@spokpl.lib.wa.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter Programming
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:08:25 CDT
Nikeda,
We had a party here a few summers ago, when number four was just coming
out. I had four stations. One was the sorting hat/school i.d.
station.
Kids came in the door and were sorted into the four houses (drawing the
house color marble out of the hat) and then they could make a school id
card. Blank id cards had the name and logo of the house and were
printed
off in the house color (four sets of cards). I had gel pens and kids
could
write their name and draw their picture in the photo area of the id.
At
another station we made wizard hat's. I think a lot of parties do
that.
At another station we had kids make paper owls. There's a book (if
you're
interested, I'll find it) that instructs on how to make paper sculptures
(not origami). We made the owls from a pattern in that book. The
final
table kids visited was a wheel of fortune game where kids could guess HP
phrases like "the one who must not be named" or "Hermione is
a muggle." At
this table we gave away gift bags with HP tatoos and other "stuff"
and gave
them an opportunity to enter a drawing to win the new book.
We decorated the room with strings of lights and house shields. We
also
made an entrance hallway out of cardboard refrigerator boxes to the room
that said "Hogwarts School".
It was fun.
Jennifer
At 10:42 AM 10/5/01 CDT, you wrote:
>Has anyone done any Harry Potter programs? I'm putting together
one and
>needed some ideas.
>TIA
>
>Nikeda F. Webb
>Youth Services Coordinator
>Wilmington Public Library District
>201 S. Kankakee St
>Wilmington IL 60481
>815-476-2834
>815-476-7805 fax
>mailto:nfwebb@htls.lib.il.us
>
>
Jennifer Meyer
Youth Services Librarian
East Side Library
Spokane Public Library
524 S. Stone
Spokane, WA 99202
509-444-5377
jmeyer@spokpl.lib.wa.us
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From: Mary Gelb <mgelbus@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter Programming
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:09:09 CDT
I work in a middle school media center. We have had
two annual Harry Potter parties that were very
successful. We all dressed up as wizards (staff) and
the kids came as their favorite character. It is pot
luck, with contributions like Bertie Botts Every
Flavor Beans (JellyBellies), spider cookies, and the
root beer gets a new label as the beer the kids had in
the town near Hogwarts. ( My HP recall is getting
fuzzy!) This year we're going to have a "Which Wizard
is Coolest - Dumbledore v. Gandalf" in early December.
We get a high attendance at this after-school event,
and the kids love it, and the teachers love it and the
administrators love it.
Mary Gelb
Campus Middle School Media Center
Greenwood Village, Colorado
--- Nikeda Webb <nfwebb@htls.lib.il.us>
wrote:
> Has anyone done any Harry Potter programs? I'm
> putting together one and
> needed some ideas.
> TIA
>
> Nikeda F. Webb
> Youth Services Coordinator
> Wilmington Public Library District
> 201 S. Kankakee St
> Wilmington IL 60481
> 815-476-2834
> 815-476-7805 fax
> mailto:nfwebb@htls.lib.il.us
>
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From: "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
To: OPLINLIST@EPICURUS.OPLIN.LIB.OH.US,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Books and Websites on Alzheimers...
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:09:34 CDT
I have a patron (a teacher) who is looking for both book titles and websites
to use with a child in explaining the concept of Alzheimer's disease.
Apparently, a relative has this disease and she (the teacher) would like
resources to use in explaining it. The child is middle school aged, so
anything that level or below would be appropriate. If it contains
terminology, that's great. She would also be interested in knowing of
any
websites out there (kid-oriented or not) that would deal with this specific
disease.
Reply directly to me at barbarascott@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance!
Barbara Scott
Children's Librarian, Bucyrus Public Library
Ohio Reading Program Manual Editor
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From: Frannie Savel <savelf@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: family night
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:09:58 CDT
Does anyone have any family night ideas? We
have
a program here that is half an hour. I am still new
to this. Do you read some books and sing songs? I
would like to have about ten minutes of
parents/caregiver reading to their child during this
time. I know it's great for bonding. Any ideas would
be appreciated.
Thanks,
Frannie
savelf@yahoo.com
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From: "Kozloff, Rae" <raek@cityofanacortes.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Recommended boys' and crafts magazines
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:10:35 CDT
Thank you to those of you who responded to my request for suggestions of
popular boys' and crafts magazines. Here are the titles that were
recommended most often as being popular in your libraries:
For boys: Sports Illustrated for Kids, GamePro, Nintendo Power,
Nickelodeon, Dig (archaeology)
Crafts: Pack O' Fun, Mary Beth's Crafty Kids
(Note: I also saw "Kids Zone" at a local supermarket which
looks like a
really great crafts magazine, too; maybe it's new since no one suggested it)
Rae Kozloff
Anacortes Public Library
Anacortes WA 98221
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From: Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Teacher Attention Span?
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:11:03 CDT
Dear Collective Brain --
Our Department has gotten a last minute request to present at our local
public school Teacher In-Service. We've been asked to fill a 1.5 hour
time slot.
We DO not want to pass this up because we've been wanting to get to the
teachers for years, but with just 2 weeks to plan (and all of our own
storytime and our LARGE Halloween event to plan for) we just don't know
how realistic it is.
The topic we've been given is "what's new in non-fic for Elementary
ages"
- we certainly plan on also talking about our library services, but don't
want a simple show and tell of our collection either. Does anyone have any
experience with this or a great idea that's quick to pull together and not
drier than toast?!
ANY help would be appreciated! TIA!
Erin
* # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @
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: Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Lemony Snicket
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:11:34 CDT
I have also listened to the Tim Curry narrated editions of "Bad
Beginning"
and "Reptile Room." Tim is a wonderful reader and has a terrific
phlegm-y
cough for Mr. Poe.
Beverly Bixler
San Antonio Public Library, TX
-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Engelmann [mailto:suengelm@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 6:11 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Lemony Snicket
I found "A Series of Unfortunate Events" on a list of
what to read while waiting for the next Harry Potter.
While the books are not, in my opinion, similiar, the
Lemony Snicket series is great for kids who are
intimidated by the length of the Potter books.
I love the use of language in the series. The author
uses big words aaadn goes on to explain them in an
interesting way. The plots are outrageous and Count
Olaf is a wonderful villian.
Try the audio versions. Tim Curry reads the first
book and does a great job with the voices. There is
an "interview" with the author's representative at the
end of the second tape that might be useful. The only
other one I have listened to - The Wide Window - was
read by the author himself.
WE are just now getting the complete series in our
library. The size and length of the books might them
great for reluctant readers. They get so caught up
int he story that they actually look up the words they
don't understand.
Good luck in your quest for more info. (And if you
find out who Beatrice is, please let me know)
Susan Engelmann
North Kansas City Public Library
North Kansas City MO
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From: "Leslie Schow" <lschow@slco.lib.ut.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Secrets of Droon
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:11:59 CDT
Hi,
I am looking for ideas for activities to do in a program focusing on the =
series "The Secrets of Droon" by Tony Abbott. Any help you
can give would =
be greatly appreciated.
TIA!
Leslie Schow
Youth Services Librarian
Riverton Library
Salt Lake County Library System
lschow@slco.lib.ut.us
------------------------------
From: Tina Cavanough <tcavanough@astc.nt.gov.au>
To: "CHILD_LIT Listserv (E-mail)" <CHILD_LIT@EMAIL.RUTGERS.EDU>,
Subject: International Day of People with a Disability
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:13:14 CDT
Hello all,
Usually I'm full of ideas, but I think the last school holidays must have
worn me out! What I'm looking for are ideas for a fairly easy
art/craft
activity, suitable for 3-4 year olds, to use at our storytime on
International Day of People with a Disability (3rd December). I have
some
good books to read, and want to do an activity that raises awareness, but
doesn't trivialise disability.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance for your help....
Tina Cavanough
Children's and Youth Services Librarian
Alice Springs Public Library
PO Box 1071
ALICE SPRINGS 0871
Northern Territory
Australia
Ph: 08-8950 0556
Fax: 08-8952 2402
Email: tcavanough@astc.nt.gov.au
"....libraries always made them feel a little bit better. Just
knowing that
they could read made the Baudelaire orphans feel as if their wretched lives
could be a little brighter." Lemony Snicket (The Miserable
Mill - Book the
fourth in 'A series of unfortunate events'
------------------------------
From: "Val & Jeff Herman" <herman@prodigy.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Cliff Notes
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:13:38 CDT
There are a few web sites that mirror the Cliff notes. Some may require free
registration. These are:
l. www.sparknotes.com
2. www.pinkmonkey.com
3. www.novelguide.com
For the regular Cliff Notes, we shelve these next to our YA Summer Reading
Books. The spine labels just say "Cliff Notes".
Val at Kent Library
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From: "Chris Mallo" <chrism@GRRL02.GRRL.LIB.MN.US>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fairy Ideas Needed
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:14:23 CDT
We have a fairy program (ages 6-9) coming up and we really could
use your help. We have books, crafts, and even a video,
but no fairy fingerplays, flannelboards, songs, or
activities. Would anyone out there know of any? We would
really appreciate it and would gladly share our program
(our dragon one too!)
Thanks to all!
--
Chris Mallo
Great River Regional Library
405 St. Germain
St. Cloud, MN 56401
(320) 650-2500
chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us
--
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From: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter Programming
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:14:49 CDT
Try here. This URL is long. You may need to copy and paste.
http://search.family.go.com/family/query.html?col=family&searchtype=keyword&
qt=%22Harry+Potter%22+%26+Party%22
Zing!
Stephanie Stokes
"Library Media & PR"
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/
___________________________________________
At 10:42 AM 10/5/01 CDT, you wrote:
>Has anyone done any Harry Potter programs? I'm putting together
one and
>needed some ideas.
>TIA
>
>Nikeda F. Webb
>Youth Services Coordinator
>Wilmington Public Library District
>201 S. Kankakee St
>Wilmington IL 60481
>815-476-2834
>815-476-7805 fax
>mailto:nfwebb@htls.lib.il.us
>
>
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From: Tatjana Saccio <saccio@noblenet.org>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: YA Chinese cooking class
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:15:10 CDT
Hi All,
This is a message for Mary Johnson or anyone else who has done a YA
Chinese cooking class...
I was going through some old messages that I saved from PUBYAC
to glean some ideas for Young Adult programming
when I came across a message from Mary Johnson about a successful
chinese cooking class. The description given sounded like a program I
was
looking into from the Massachusetts performer's directory. Was the
chinese cooking class that you had done by a lady named Norma Chang, the
traveling gourmet? The info I had was that she is based in NY but
comes
to MA a few times a year to do these classes for interested parties.
If
it is the same lady, would you recommend her?
I am a relatively new Young Adult librarian and we are now just
starting to offer YA programs. I am trying to put together a grant to
fund some fun YA workshops that we can have througout the year.
Do you have any suggestions/advice for someone new to programming?
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Tatjana Saccio
YA/Reference Librarian
--
Tatjana Saccio
Saugus Public Library, Saugus Massachusetts
saccio@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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From: Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Meaningful cataloging projects
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:15:35 CDT
I would like very much to have a dilemma like you
have! My 599s are a mess. I've got elephants in 7
different places. Oh, to have someone to find all the
elephant books, look up the DDC number, decide *where*
elephant books belong [i make sure it is correct], and
then go through all the work to move all books to that
location [changing the catalog entries and spine
labels and card/pockets]. Wow, what an opportunity
you have!
Imagine how your collection would look if all the
books on a subject were in one spot. The DDC changes
numbers but we have no time to change what is already
on our shelves, so the books end up everywhere.
What an experience for the student! She will never
just accept the CIP number after seeing how diverse
those numbers are. She will understand how vital it
is to find the correct call number for a new book.
If you don't have a mess in your 599s, you have one
somewhere. Just do a search and see how many
different call numbers pop up for various subjects.
You will know where to begin.
Connie Ward
Syracuse Public Library
--- "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
wrote:
> I have a library school student wishing to do a
class project at my library for a cataloging class. I
spoke with our Manager of Technical Services, and he
said we probably wouldn't want to give her access to
our cataloging module in Dynix, our Public Access
Catalog. However, I was thinking perhaps I could have
her do something with the Juv. or YA books that might
qualify for her assignment.
> Can any of you suggest meaningful projects you have
had volunteers or students or summer help accomplish,
that have made a difference in patrons accessing the
collection?
> I was thinking perhaps genre labelling, reorganizing
our YA series books, etc. I also have a few collection
code changes I could have her assist with.
> Thanks,
>
> Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
> Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
> 2751 Brunswick Pike
> Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
>
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From: "Debbie Allen" <dallen@rla.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Cleaning puppets
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:16:25 CDT
Lisa,
At my previous library where we had hundreds of puppet kits (puppet with a
book), our AV person would take them home during the year and wash them on
delicate and then dry in the dryer. They turned out fine.
Good luck
Debbie
Round Lake
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Lisa Mulvenna
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 6:07 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: Cleaning puppets
I have a question for the collective brain that I know has been asked in the
past. We have a large collection of Folkmanis and other puppets.
Does
anyone have a way that they recommend cleaning them? We need to do a
large-scale puppet cleaning project. Please reply to me directly.
Thanks in advance,
Lisa
Lisa Mulvenna
Youth Services Librarian
Clinton-Macomb Public Library
43245 Garfield
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(810) 226-5034
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From: "sharon cerasoli" <sharoncerasoli@hotmail.com>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians servi" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Seeking Suggestions on magazines for girls...
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:16:51 CDT
Hi, I am seeking suggestions on magazines for girls, ages 7-12...I have n=
oticed that we cannot keep the American Girl magazines on our shelf (all =
the back issues are checked out), and I am looking for other suggestions =
for girls in this age group.
Please email me your suggestions and then I can post a hit on Pubyac.
Thanks in advance!
Sharon B. Cerasoli
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From: Spierces@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: Miserable Merry Christmas
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:17:14 CDT
I have a patron who would like to have a copy of the story "A
Miserable
Merry Christmas." I have heard this story told before but
cannot find the
origin. The story is about a boy who wanted a horse for Christmas and
thought that he would not get it. Please reply ASAP if possible.
Thanks
in advance....
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From: "Cindi Carey" <ccarey@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: folk tale stumper
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Dear all,
Here is a folktale stumper from a patron. I have already checked two
editions of The Storyteller's Sourcebook and can find nothing that
includes all of the elements provided. Thanks for your help.
A man is searching for gold and hears a bunch of people running back
and forth. When he asks what they are doing, they say they have to do
this to get the sun to come up. The wanderer says that his country has
something easier, so he leaves and brings back a rooster. She calls
the story "Bringing the Sun Up."
Cindi Carey
Lacey, Washington
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From: Cheryl Johnson <cjohnson@dakota.lib.mn.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Poem "No one appreciates me"
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:18:11 CDT
Once again I need to pick the collective brain to see if anyone recognizes
this poem. I have an 8 year old patron looking for a poem that starts
"No
one appreciates me, who I am..." and has a picture of a boy running
down
the stairs in his underwear. She thinks there was a picture of his
parents
on the facing page. I have tried Granger's and the Index to Children's
Poetry, plus looked through many of Silverstein's and Prelutsky's books.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Cheryl Johnson
Dakota County Library - Wescott
cjohnson@dakota.lib.mn.us
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: elainem9@hotmail.com, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER:little boy who jousts
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:18:42 CDT
A school librarian is looking for a book probably 20 years old, about a
little
boy who lives with a mean aunt, and who has quixotic jousting matches with
various people and things, always winning. She remembers it as very humorous
(adult humor?), possibly English, nicely illustrated. In the end the little
boy ends up with a very sweet and "buxom" lady...I would love to
help her
but
so far we are clueless. Please respond to me at:
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Thank you very much!
Debra Bogart, M.L.S.
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
Springfield, OR
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can
change
the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."Margaret Mead
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From: Ann-Marie Biden <ambiden@ci.upland.ca.us>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Reading aloud in Catholic School.....
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:19:05 CDT
Like Christine, I also attended Catholic schools (for 12 years).
Unfortunately, I also do not recall much reading aloud in class, EXCEPT by
the public librarian who regularly visited our school and read to us.
I
don't recall specific titles, but I know many of us rushed to the library
that day or the next to check out the books she was sharing with us.
My
other crystaline memory of being read to was by my father, not my mom,
curled up on his lap, specifically fairy tales and Christmas stories.
Needless to say, both my husband and I read to our son's each night before
bed!
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From: "Mary Johnson" <mjohnson@westchesterlibraries.org>
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:19:32 CDT
Hi, everyone! It has been wonderful hearing about your experiences; I'd like
to share mine. I remember my 4th grade teacher reading the first chapter of
"A Wrinkle in Time" out loud and then stopping. I couldn't wait to
get hold
of the book so I could finish, and it remains one of my favorites. In fifth
or sixth grade, our teacher read Ian Seraillier's "The Silver
Sword" out
loud (the American title was "Escape From Warsaw"). We were all
spellbound.
I also remember a young man - our music teacher? - reading us a couple of
Edgar R. Burrough's "Barsoom" stories in 6th grade, and my sister
remembers
her third grade teacher reading her "The Children of Green Knowe"
by L.M.
Boston. As with "A Wrinkle in Time", both of us still love this
book. At
home, our Dad read all of us the "Narnia" series over and over
again. We
started on "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" the winter I was
6. Dad
followed the "Narnia" books with "The Hobbit" and
"The Lord of the Rings".
Now he, my siste!
r, and I are all looking forward to the movie - and the "Harry
Potter" movie
as well! Deirdre and I (she's also a youth services librarian) definitely
got our love of fantasy from Dad - he's working on Dante's
"Divine Comedy"
now and has just about convinced me I should read it, too - oh, and I forgot
to mention that our younger sister read aloud to our parents as they
commmuted to work and school. She read them the James Herriot books and
"My
Family and other Animals" by Gerald Durrell.
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle Library, Armonk, NY 10504
mjohnson@westchesterlibraries.org
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From: Joellyntmurry@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: teacher read alouds
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:20:01 CDT
Christine,
Luckily for me, I distinctly remember Sr. Grace, our fifth grade teacher,
reading us "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler".
There
were other teachers in our Catholic school in NY that read to us, also, but
that sticks out in my mind as being the only chapter book (still one of my
favorites).
I also remember my parents reading us the Narnia series, starting when I was
in Kindergarten. I was shocked when I got into college and found out
that
many people don't approve of the series because of the strong Christian
overtures. All I remembered was crying when Aslan died and had to
re-read
the series to understand what they meant. Funny how adult viewpoints
go
over
the heads of the young! (As a precocious reader, I also didn't pick up
on
the masturbation reference in Judy Blume's Deenie and again had to go back
to
book to see what they meant.)
I thank my parents and all the teachers and librarians who helped instill in
me a love of reading. It is my one true addiction!
Joellyn Murry
Youth Services Librarian
North Lauderdale Library
North Lauderdale, FL
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From: Sarah McGowan <smcgowan@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: What do you remember being read aloud...
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:20:23 CDT
I remember my mom reading part one of "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"
to my
sisters and I when we were kids. In junior high I read the rest of it
on my own and it's always been a favorite.
My mom also read us "David Copperfield", which was way over my
head at the
time!
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From: Greg Ullman <gullman@ci.covina.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: What do you remember being read aloud...
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I thought I was the only one who didn't remember having being read to
and
only read for enjoyment on my own. I couldn't help thinking it was a
"girl
thing" since only women have been participating in this thread
(referring to
the stereotype that females are more social and males are more solitary),
but now I notice that it's just because most of the members of this list are
women (but that a different issue.)
Of course, some teachers read a short excerpt or a story that was
just a
couple pages from a reader, but I don't remember attending a storytime since
kindergarten, and my parents, even if they started out trying to do
everything right, petered out before my first memories as well.
I rarely enjoyed reading in and for class, ever since my second grade
teacher required us to read A Wrinkle in Time outside of class, on top of
our other homework, with a quiz at the end. She never told us what it
was
about - from the title, I thought it was about old people getting wrinkles
as they older (not a very appealing topic for me at that age), and the only
copy left in my public library was an old, musty, dusty copy that I didn't
even want to turn the second page of. It wasn't until I was in college
when
I heard that A Wrinkle in Time was a science fiction book, which was
particularly ironic since I later loved reading science fiction, especially
time travel. Someday I'll have to bring myself to read that book.
Sometimes it's the negative more than the positive experiences that
teach
us what NOT to do in order to inspire reluctant readers. Whenever
possible,
I try to describe and "sell" the plot of stories when I recommend
them to
young people, and I'm already reading aloud to my pre-born son who is due
next month, and hope I'll be able to make it a habit as he grows up.
Greg Ullman
Adult / Young Adult Services
Covina Public Library, Calif.
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From: "Allyson Goodwin" <Agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
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Subject: Re: What do you remember hearing read aloud?
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Mary Jo,
Thanks for sharing your read aloud memory..."The Tell Tale Heart"
in 7th =
grade English. I remember the same thing...just not the teacher's name
or =
description...which school did you attend for 7th grade? =20
If not actual classmates at least classmates at heart.
Ally Goodwin
Children's Services
Carlsbad City Library
Carlsbad, CA 92009
agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us=20
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From: April Mazza <waymail8@mln.lib.ma.us>
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Subject: Re: what do you remember hearing read aloud?
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:21:50 CDT
My third grade teacher read Danny Champion of the World (among many other
great
stories). But I will never forget hearing that story and loving every minute
of
it. It remains my favorite "chapter book" to this day.
This teacher also
had
a bathtub (with feet) in her classroom...it was filled with pillows
and in
our
free time we could sit in there & read quietly. Besides my parents
this
woman
really instilled in me the love of books and reading. Thank you to Miss Howe
wherever she may be!
April Mazza
Wayland Public Library
Wayland, MA
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From: snowball@aztec.asu.edu
(CHRISTINE NOVAK)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: teacher read alouds
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:22:13 CDT
I also went to Catholic elementary school, and I don't remember any of the
nuns reading any stories to us. But I am an avid reader anyway. I also
enjoy any age level book to read.
Chris N.
AZ
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From: "Carol Tassielli" <ctassielli@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
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Subject: Favourite Read Aloud Book
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:22:35 CDT
This topic brings back some wonderful memories.....
My favourite has to be any of A.A. Milne's books. My father read a =
chapter each night before we went to bed. These weren't the Disney =
picture books but rather novel-looking (to my young eyes) with small black =
and white ink drawings every 3 or 4 pages. I thought those
illustrations =
were beautiful and just enough to set my imagination going - I could =
easily picture the Hundred Acre Wood or Pooh's house.
Carol Tassielli
Maryvale Library
Toronto, Ontario
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From: Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Books you remember being read aloud
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No doubt the reason not many new books have been mentioned is that many of
us are remembering school days from 20, 30, and more years ago!
Beverly Bixler
San Antonio Public Library
-----Original Message-----
From: Joanna Andrew [mailto:andrew.joanna@stirling.wa.gov.au]
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 6:15 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Books you remember being read aloud
Thought I'd add an Australian flavour to the discussion -
I remember my Year 7 teacher reading aloud Colin Theile's "The sun on
the
stubble". There was a scene in the book where the family are listening
to a
scary radio play - they are all mesmerised, and we were too! He also read
How to eat fried worms, a universal favourite! And The Iron Man by Ted
Hughes has a wonderful beginning to hook listeners in.
It's been very interesting reading everyone's memories - not many new books
mentioned!
Joanna
Joanna Andrew
Young People's Specialist Librarian
City of Stirling, Civic Place, Stirling, 6021
ph: 9345 8816
fax: 9345 8658
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From: "Marge Tassione" <tassione@sls.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: read alouds and what is remembered
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:23:38 CDT
I, also went to parochial school. I have no recollection of a teacher
=
reading to her classroom. My love of reading came from home. My
dad =
read all the time. He would read aloud to us from the newspaper, from
a =
Catholic magazine (Extension), or from Life magazine. My aunt (who =
lived upstairs) had an extensive book collection that I borrowed from =
weekly. I read to my own children all the time when they were very =
young and enjoyed doing what my son recently referred to as my
"voices" =
when I read to them. Last year I read the first two Harry Potter books
=
aloud to a group of kids who came in once a week, brought a snack, and =
just listened. The kids enjoyed it, and so did I. When I worked
in the =
classroom we read for twenty minutes a day. Some of the books the kids
=
I worked with (learning disabled and mostly sixth grade boys) really =
enjoyed were The Indian in the Cupboard, Mick Harte was Here, Hatchet, =
Where the Red Fern Grows, and Pink and Say. They loved being read to =
and would tell me it was okay to cry, they knew just how I felt. (I =
never made it through Pink and Say without that quiver in the voice!)
=
Right now, I am reading the novel my son has just finished to my =
husband--who is loving every minute of it! Reading aloud seems to
cross =
every age, doesn't it?
Margaret Tassione
tassione@sls.lib.il.us
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