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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 587
PUBYAC Digest 587
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) books for 5th grade girl reading at 2nd grade level
by Kristin Dermody <KDermody@sno-isle.org>
2) Re: Halloween Complaint
by John Simpson <jsimpson03@SNET.Net>
3) Re: Carol Marsh state books
by John Simpson <jsimpson03@SNET.Net>
4) Re: Whose Line Is It Anyway???
by "Stacey Irish" <Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com>
5) RE: Halloween Complaint
by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
6) RE: Web page design
by "thedaileys" <thedaileys@adamswells.com>
7) RE: Halloween complaint
by "thedaileys" <thedaileys@adamswells.com>
8) Re: Halloween Complaint
by Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
9) Re: Appropriate touching
by David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>
10) Re: Halloween Complaint
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
11) Re: INTERNET FILTERS:
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
12) Call for Outreach Programs for YALSA committee
by KPaone <KPaone@njpublib.org>
13) Re: Plug-ins
by "Carol Lo" <Carol.Lo@spl.org>
14) Book-related costume purchase
by Kristin Dermody <KDermody@sno-isle.org>
15) RE: Craft Question
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
16) pictures on library sites
by jrossa@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us
(Judy Rossa)
17) Re: Halloween Complaint
by CCullum621@aol.com
18) RE: Halloween complaint
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
19) Re: Craft Question
by Christy Jones <xyjones1@yahoo.com>
20) Re: Children's Room Features
by Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
21) Re: Playgroups
by "L&N Shacklette" <shacklet@eclipse.net>
22) Re: play groups
by Paulalef@aol.com
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From: Kristin Dermody <KDermody@sno-isle.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: books for 5th grade girl reading at 2nd grade level
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Dear Collective Brain,
I've got a request from a patron for books for a 5th grade girl in her class
reading at a 2nd grade level. She enjoys horse stories. Her
teacher would
like it to be a chapter book so that she doesn't feel too different from the
rest of the children in the class. We've suggested a Pony Pals title,
Junie
B. Jones, Jenny Archer and Marvin Redpost (mostly not very horsey titles).
Does anyone have any other good suggestions?
Thanks!
Kristin Dermody
Children's Librarian
Mukilteo Library
kdermody@sno-isle.org
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From: John Simpson <jsimpson03@SNET.Net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Halloween Complaint
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:16:45 CDT
Kim,
We stopped doing Halloween storytimes a few years ago
because several
parents pulled their kids out of the session for that day. Instead, we
do
themes such as "Dress Up" or "Who Am I" or
"Hats" so kids can have the fun
of parading around the library in costume but the parents don't get upset.
We still decorate for Halloween (but don't overdo it) and put out a book
display. This year, the second grade classes from one school have an
assignment to read "a scary book" - I wonder what certain parents
think
about that!
Every year, the town sponsors a Pumpkin Festival, and a
librarian goes
there with several teens and lots of Halloween books to read, so that
satisfies our desire to do a Halloween program. When we have had a
Halloween program at the library, we publicize it ahead of time so parents
know up front if it's something they want their child to attend or not.
We also have parents that object to celebrating birthdays
and Christmas
(or any other religious holiday). We've compromised by doing programs
such
as All A-Glow (candles), Gingerbread, Bells, and even Naughty Children.
We
publish a list of storytime themes a month in advance so if parents find
anything objectionable they will know not to come that week. We haven't had
any problems since we started doing this.
Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
Kim wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Recently, our children's department has received a few complaints
> regarding Halloween. One dealt with decorations--the patron
believed we
> should not have any Halloween decorations in the library. The
other
> dealt with storytimes--she thought we should not have storytimes that
> were Halloween-based.
>
> Has anyone received these types of complaints before? I would
really
> appreciate some advice about this subject.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Kim Olson-Kopp
> La Crosse Public Library
> La Crosse, Wisconsin
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From: John Simpson <jsimpson03@SNET.Net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Carol Marsh state books
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:17:07 CDT
Nadine,
I don't think her books are good for reports. Our
library had a
couple of her titles that were bought before I was hired, and they were
poorly constructed and consisted mostly of asking questions rather than
giving answers. I haven't seen any of her books recently, but I
am
always suspicious of any publishing company that has its entire catalog
of books written by one author. I spend my money on books by more
reputable companies & authors.
Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
nadine wrote:
> Hi,
> Are any of you familiar with the state books written
> by Carol Marsh published by Gallopade? Some school
> librarians I have spoken with were not impressed with
> them for school libraries, but do you think they are
> more suited more public libraries? Important for kids
> doing state reports, or an optional purchase?
>
> Thanks for your comments; if you respond directly to
> me, I will gladly share them with the list, if there
> is a demand.
>
> Nadine
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From: "Stacey Irish" <Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Whose Line Is It Anyway???
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:18:02 CDT
This sounds great! I love improve in general and Whose Line in
particular.=
I am doing a program for children in grades 3-6 where we explore =
creative dramatics through improvisation. We call it Check It Out! =
because I was pretty sure younger children would not recognize Whose Line. =
It is a great deal of fun, though sometimes challenging working with
the =
younger ones. So far, it has been quite popular and is one of my
favorite =
programs.
Stacey Irish
Youth Services Librarian
Denton Public Library
Denton, TX
slirish@cityofdenton.com
>>> honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us
10/19/01 20:19 PM >>>
We had our Whose Line Is It Anyway Program last night for Teen Read
Week... take a look!
http://cplrmh.com/whoseline.html
RoseMary Honnold
Coshocton Public Library
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From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
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Subject: RE: Halloween Complaint
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:19:47 CDT
Good for you. I warn people too about Halloween
storytime or should I say I advertise.
=====
Sushila Mertens kidlit_2000@yahoo.com
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From: "thedaileys" <thedaileys@adamswells.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Web page design
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:20:16 CDT
Christina (and Eric),
I get most of my graphics for my web page from ArtToday.com. There are =
some free graphics (which might include most of the web icons) but my =
library pays the basic yearly subscription fee of $25-30. Unfortunately, =
I have to use my credit card and then get reimbursed because they will =
not bill you. I found it very helpful especially when I first designed =
the site.
Now my question for Eric...Are all the Microsoft graphics web =
compatible? I've used these images often on brochures and letters, but =
didn't think about using them for the web page. I looked at a few and =
they were "gif" files, but are they all? I do have Paint Shop Pro
at =
work so I could convert them, but I wondered if it would be necessary.
Susan Dailey
obldailey@wellscolibrary.org
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From: "thedaileys" <thedaileys@adamswells.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Halloween complaint
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:20:43 CDT
I just had to respond to the comment about not allowing decorations for =
the traditional holidays, but encouraging displays for
"multicultural" =
ones. I try hard not to "rant" about issues, but this one really
pushes =
my buttons. Why is it acceptable to promote unusual holidays, but not =
the ones celebrated by the majority of people in our communities? I have =
no problem with displays about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year's and =
Diwali (what is it?) because it educates people (obviously, I'd be one =
of them!) and that is admirable. However, I think we are applying a =
double standard when we recognize holidays celebrated by a few people =
and ignore those celebrated by many. At my library we are not allowed to =
use religious symbols (no nativity scenes at Christmas, no crosses at =
Easter), but we do have holiday decorations. I can't imagine what =
patrons would think if they entered the library and didn't see any =
acknowledgement of the Christmas season. And, yes, the original =
celebration of Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day was religious, but =
that hasn't been the case in many, many, many years. (Don't any of the =
"multicultural" holidays have a religious basis? That's a
rhetorical =
question...of course, they do.)
As to the original question, I also have Halloween Storytime and Toddler =
Time programs (just the week of Halloween) and warn my parents in =
advance. I send home a note telling the parents that we will have a =
Halloween theme and that their child can bring a small treat to pass out =
if they'd like. I try to stick with light-hearted stories, especially =
for the toddlers. I do not have the kids dress up because that can be =
frightening.
I'm always surprised when I see a comment about a message being the =
writer's opinion, not their library's. (In fact, I wrote to someone =
asking whether their library required the statement when I first =
subscribed to PUBYAC.) However, in this case, I'll finish with "This =
opinion does not necessarily reflect that of my library."
Just my viewpoint,
Susan Dailey
obldailey@wellscolibrary.org
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From: Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Halloween Complaint
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:21:19 CDT
We have StoryHours once a month and tell parents the
theme for StoryHours one month ahead of time.
Usually we do whatever public holiday is in that
month: halloween, thanksgiving, etc.
This year the 2&3 year olds did 'fall' because Carol
was tired of hardly anyone coming in Oct. 4-6yo still
did 'halloween'. only a couple kids showed up. Moms
who didn't come said it was because of halloween. Our
craft day is 1 week before halloween and has no
halloween in it--only 'Fall' crafts.
People who don't celebrate halloween don't complain,
they just don't bring their kids to the StoryHour.
When they ask why we do halloween, I just say,
"Because Gisela likes halloween and she gets to pick
the theme."
As to decorations, we don't get any complaints.
Gisela celebrates halloween and I don't, so the
children's dept has a few halloween things but mostly
pumpkins and apples that the kids have colored and cut
out. The director noticed that we didn't have any
witches up, so she bought a cackling witch and singing
ghost to decorate. I just ignore them. If it starts
to bug me, I'll move them to the back of the
children's dept. It will still be on display, but I
won't be forced to look at them and listen to them for
8 hours a day.
I do not celebrate halloween any more than a Moslem
celebrates Passover, but this isn't my home, it's my
job. As long as I don't have to touch that stuff or
look at it, I don't really care. But I do feel sorry
for patrons at libraries who go all out for it.
Can you imagine being Jewish and walking into your
public library all decorated with nativity scenes and
angles and shephards? Every wall and counter has
pictures, drawings, cute things about Jesus Christ?
It would be a constant reminder that this place isn't
really for you this month.
I don't shop until November because I know what I will
see and I don't want to see it. The stores are
pushing their product because it is seasonal. They
have to emphasize it in order to sell it. Decorations
help people get in the mood for celebrating and will
encourage them to buy more. It makes perfect business
sense.
How many of our patrons do we push away this time of
year? I don't know. But if you don't agree with a
patron's objections to your decorations, you better
think about it anyway. Why do we decorate? Why do we
work so hard to get people to come into the library
and then purposely drive them away in October? If we
*know* we are upsetting them, why do it? This isn't
like banned books; these are just cute decorations.
Connie Ward
Syracuse Public Library
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From: David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Appropriate touching
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:21:45 CDT
I know what you mean. Whenever I see a child who looks that they're about
to hug me, I drop to my knees to be more on "their level." That's
helpul
considering where on my body the average 4 year old comes up to :)
Dave
David Serchay
a013213t@bc.seflin.org
On Fri, 19 Oct 2001, Eric Norton wrote:
>
> I'd have to second Walter's comment that there are some parents who
will
> always feel a bit leary of male librarians or any other adult male
touching
> their child. Unfortunately, the statistics are on their side, in
that the
> vast majority of pedophilia, juvenile sexual abuse, etc. is perpetrated
by
> men. I can't say that I have ever (in my few years in children's
services)
> felt that a parent had some concern over my interaction with their
> child. On my part, I don't initiate contact beyond high fives and
putting
> stickers on outstretched hands after stories (which we do as drop-ins
in a
> corner of the children's room (which is to say, in public)).
There are a
> handful of kids who regularly come up to me and give me hugs and I
think
> that is great. I often have parents tell me how glad they are to
have me
> in the library reading stories, answering the kids' questions and in
> general demonstrating that a man can be a caring, creative, positive
> influence. Hearing this sort of thing, of course, also always
makes my
> day. I very rarely touch a parent or other adult (heck, some days
it's
> hard to get my wife to let me give her a peck on the cheek before she
runs
> off) and it is always someone that I know very well. As a man, I
can't
> ever escape that fact that other's of my sex have done and continue to
do
> some awful things to women and children. I have to understand
that when
> parents I don't know first see me they may imagine that I am capable of
> something horrible and keep a respectful distance while demonstrating
> through my work that I can actually be a very positive force in their
> child's life. That sounds rather dramatic and it isn't something
usually
> in the forefront of my mind (hmm, don't know this mom, better act cool
so
> she doesn't think I'm an axe murderer...) but it is there, deep down.
My
$
> .04 or $.05 worth.
>
>
> Eric Norton
> Head of Children's Services
> McMillan Memorial Library
> Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
> enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
>
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Halloween Complaint
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:22:23 CDT
Hi all,
I responded to this thread privately to an earlier poster and
decided it might be helpful to bring the point of view to more public
attention. To non-Christians--that's Jewish and Muslim
patrons--Halloween
is a Christian holiday based on Christian beliefs just as Christmas and
Santa Claus and Easter and Easter bunnies are Christian. One Jewish
mother told me it is very hard to raise her children in their faith
because they were constantly, and I mean constantly, bombarded by
Christian images to the point that their own religion was invisible at
best. She appreciated that the library was one place she could bring
her
children where the visual and programming environment was
religion-neutral--that they didn't see Christian symbols at every shift of
the eye.
I was a little surprised--just late getting Halloween decorations
up, probably. But I feel she had a very valid point. If your
(Christian)
child saw nothing but Jewish or Muslim symbols and the entire economy and
cultural heritage of your community was taken over several times a year
with religious symbols of another faith, and you couldn't turn around
without seeing that other faith plastered everywhere. And the entire
month before some other faith's holiday all fun was defined in relation to
that non-Christian holiday, and you NEVER saw a Christian symbol or a
validation of your own faith or even a mention of it's
importance---wouldn't you find that tiresome and demeaning and wouldn't
you feel like you were being treated as a second-class citizen--an
outsider??
I'll get off my soap box now. When we do storytime, we might do a
program on "these are different ways people celebrate festive
occasion" or
"getting ready for a celebration--no matter what it is".
It's fun so see
some children really blossom because their family's way of celebrating an
occasion is validated and they learn new ways of making celebrations
special from each other. - jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: INTERNET FILTERS:
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:25:05 CDT
I am noticing that more and more "innocent" sites are
automatically opening
porn sites. Foxkids.com, LilRomeo.com, etc. And we've been
hearing from
several children's authors/illustrators whose sites have been compromised.
What can we do? Would filtering software even address this sort of problem?
The kids don't LIKE what they are forced to see!
Jendy Murphy
Albany Public Library Children's Department
Sarah McGowan wrote:
> I agree that adults are usually the ones looking at pornography on the
> Internet. However, privacy screens aren't necessarily a solution
for two
> reasons. One is that they make the library an attractive
destination for
> perverts (not to sound harsh, but it's true). The other is that with
> privacy screens, these people can leave obscene and disturbing images
on
> the screen for the next person, who may be a child, to see.
>
> Just my opinion.
>
> Sarah McGowan
> Lincolnwood Public Library
> Lincolnwood, Illinois
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From: KPaone <KPaone@njpublib.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Call for Outreach Programs for YALSA committee
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Please excuse cross-postings!
The YALSA Outreach to Young Adults with Special Needs committee is putting
together a booklet of library outreach programs for young adults and library
programs for young adults with special needs. If your library is doing any
programs for special needs young adults or outreach programs to young adults
who cannot come to the public library, we'd love to have your program in our
publication. Some of the types of programs we are talking about are:
Programs for pregnant teenagers
Programs for teens in detention
Programs for teens with physical or mental disabilities
Programs for non-English speaking teens & immigrant teens
Programs for socio-economically disadvantaged teens
Other?
Please include the name of the program, a brief description of the
program, and all relevant contact information (your name, name and address
of library, telephone number and email address for more information) Please
send the program descriptions to Naomi Angier at
naomia@multcolib.org or send it by
snail mail to the address below.
Naomi Angier Librarian: Juvenile Justice Outreach
Multnomah County Library 205 NE Russell Portland, OR 97212
(503)988-5412(v) (503)988-5441(f) naomia@multcolib.org
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From: "Carol Lo" <Carol.Lo@spl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Plug-ins
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Just wanted to say we at the Seattle Public Library are interested in =
plug-in preferences and any problems a particular plug-in might cause. =
We're gearing up for a new library and looking to establish the best =
practice for providing games on the children's computers. Any information =
is gratefully received.
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From: Kristin Dermody <KDermody@sno-isle.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Book-related costume purchase
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Dear Collective Brain,
Our library is interested in finding sources for book-related costumes (for
the Friends of the Library to purchase for our annual parade). While
I've
found a great deal of information on renting/borrowing costumes (much of it
from http://www.ssdesgn.com/librarypr/content/p121697a.shtml
), I haven't
found much for purchase. Does anyone know of a good vendor for such
things?
Thanks,
Kristin Dermody
Children's Librarian
Mukilteo Library
kdermody@sno-isle.org
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Craft Question
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:27:34 CDT
I have always been able to get them at the craft store chains, Michaels,
etc.
but if not there they are always available where you buy candy making
supplies.
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From: jrossa@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us
(Judy Rossa)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: pictures on library sites
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:28:07 CDT
Do any of you post pictures you have taken in the
library on
your own websites? How do you do the permission thing...or do
you?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Judy Rossa
Bridgeport (CT) PL
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From: CCullum621@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Halloween Complaint
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:28:46 CDT
Unfortunately this is another attempt by some people to push their
particular
beliefs on others. We have not had any complaints at our place but we
do
have a few parents who do not care to celebrate the holiday or have their
children celebrate it.
These parents have been gratious enough not to try to deny other families
their right to enjoy the holiday.
If one of the Halloween programs are going to be included
in a series of
storyhours we do make sure we announce which session it will be in case
there
is anyone who wishes to skip that week.
Any programs that we offer we feel that the parents have
a right to NOT
attend if their beliefs require it but we are a Public Library and try
not
to deny the other children. Personally I would not be signing up to
attend
a
program on Diwali with my family because I wouldn't be interested but I told
mind if a library wishes to have such a program.
Carolyn
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Halloween complaint
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:29:25 CDT
We decorate for most holidays without complaints
except for the December ones. Several years ago, some
local official complained that if we had a menorah, we
had to have a creche as both are considered religious
symbols. Yet a Christmas tree seems to be okay as that
is supposedly not religious. I'm not sure I agree with
this thinking & it especially annoys me that the local
post office can have a menorah & a tree and they are
just as much a public building as we are.(Obviously
it's the ban on the menorah that irks me.)
--- girardk@SLS.LIB.IL.US wrote:
> We've never had a patron complain about Halloween
> decorations -- that I know
> of, anyway. HOWEVER -- our administrator has banned
> any holiday decorations
> for traditional holidays. Her reasoning is that if
> we cannot decorate for
> EVERY world holiday, then we will decorate for none.
> We cannot put up
> Valentine decorations (St. Valentine), shamrocks
> (St. Patrick), Christmas
> trees, or Halloween pumpkins (All Hallows Eve).
>
> She does encourage us to put up special book
> displays for Hannukah, Diwali,
> Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Year to promote
> 'multicultural' holidays. I should
> note that we do label holiday books with stickers --
> Christmas, Valentine's
> Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Jewish
> Holidays, & Kwanzaa -- and
> during
> the holiday period these books are shelved together
> in a special area.
>
> We decorate our enclosed Program Room for programs
> dealing with some
> holidays
> (Valentines storytime, Halloween Haunts, Holiday
> Magic.) So far, she hasn't
> banned special holiday programs.
>
> I should mention that she does purchase evergreen
> garland and red bows for
> the
> lobby staircase -- it's 'OK' to decorate with the
> 'colors of the holiday,'
> just
> not specific holiday symbols.
>
> Kelly Girard
> Asst. Head / Children's Dept.
> Woodridge Public Library
>
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From: Christy Jones <xyjones1@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Craft Question
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:29:55 CDT
I would also suggest office supply stories like
Staples or Office Max. Lots of times they have
selections of paper bags in a variety of sizes.
Christina Jones
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From: Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Children's Room Features
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:30:26 CDT
We are having the ch.dept. kids fill out a survey to see what they
would like to have.
The most checked off box is 'make the library more comfortable'.
I have a love seat at home that i'm going to bring in as soon as i make
space for it by moving the video twirly things.
It will be in front of the circ desk [but facing away] to discourage
bf/gf behavior.
The kids are all excited about having a sofa here to lay on while
reading a book.
I'm buying a bunch of Archie type comic books to have on an end table
next to the sofa. The middle-school boys really like this idea.
One of these days, i'm going to move all the tall bookshelves in the
middle of the room and switch them with the short shelves along the
back wall. That will let in more natural light and make the nonfiction
and chapter books more inviting. When i do this, i will leave out one
bookcase so that i can put a little table in the nonfic area. The kids
will finally have a place to put their books while browsing the
shelves. At the moment they put them on the floor.
[I already removed a long set of unneeded bookcases to put a table near
the back. Finally, the big kids have somewhere to spread out their
homework and moms have somewhere to stack books they are choosing for
their preschoolers. The big kids also like having somewhere to sit and
talk without us overhearing every word. They used to go into the
toddler room for privacy, now they have a table with chairs *their*
size instead of toddler size.]
'One of these days' is our favorite expression here. You are so
blessed--being able to fix your problems before they occur.
Connie Ward
Syracuse Public Library
--- Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Hello Everyone!
>
> I have a fun project for anyone who's willing to
> participate.
>
> My library is in the *very* beginning stages of
> planning a new Central facility. At this point in
> the
> game the sky's the limit. We are suppose to throw
> any
> and all possibilities at the consultants and then
> they
> will determine what is actually doable.
>
> I would like to know what your top 3 features would
> be
> for a library Children's Room if you could have
> anything you wanted. If you have a newer facility
> I'd
> really like to hear about new trends and ideas, but
> I'll take ideas from anybody with a wild imagination
> (I might finally get my chocolate bridge!).
>
> Also if you have anything that you absolutely HATE
> and
> would remove/change if you could, I'd like to know
> that too.
>
> If any of you high-tech people have pictures of
> existing features you love/hate that you could email
> I'd love to see them.
>
> Thanks in advance! If I get anything that seems
> worth
> sharing, I'll post it.
>
> Jennifer Baker
> Fresno Co. Library
> jbaker93711@yahoo.com
>
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From: "L&N Shacklette" <shacklet@eclipse.net>
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Subject: Re: Playgroups
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:31:02 CDT
At a library where I previously worked, we had something called The
Mother's Bench once a month, Oct/Nov through March/April. Mothers with
children ages 2 and under were invited and asked to bring a toy to share.
The programs lasted for one hour. Siblings were welcomed. I would put
out a
truck of books - good reads, parenting, cooking, decorating and encourage
the parents to check them out. The first 10 minutes I would be there
to
welcome them and introduce the resources of the library. I put
out wooden
puzzles, board books and coloring pages and crayons. We usually served
cider and donuts or cookies for parents - placed on the far back of a table.
The group met in our meeting room. Parents were asked to register and
I
made name tags for the parents. After the first ten minutes or so I
would
leave and then come back at the end of the hour - to clean up. The
purpose
of the group was to get families into the library, to help new people meet
each other and to introduce the library as a family friendly and fun place
to be. One time we had a speaker, the director of a local daycare center who
spoke on parenting.
The turnout would vary from 2 families to a maximum probably of 10.
The
parents that attended enjoyed having an activity for the youngest child with
siblings included.
Nancy Shacklette
shacklet@elcipse.net
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From: Paulalef@aol.com
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Subject: Re: play groups
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 12:31:33 CDT
Many years ago a library in which I worked had something similar to play
groups. They were set up by age groups, as I recall, with preregistration.
The library owned a large case of toys that was rolled out at the beginning
of the 45 minute program. Children played with the toys while the parents
chatted. After perhaps 20-30 minutes (this was a LONG time age and I don't
really remember!) the toys were put away and the children sat at tables and
ate snacks they brought from home while the librarian read them stories. I
don't believe there was a craft component, but I could be wrong. The program
was very well received.
Thanks for reminding me about this. Hope this helps.
Paula Lefkowitz
Parsippany (NJ) PL
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