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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: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 10:39 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 589
PUBYAC Digest 589
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Responding to book challenges
by Leslie Johnson <ljohnson@jefferson.lib.co.us>
2) Re: Book-related costume purchase
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
3) stortytime name
by "Mar Mar" <mar121700@hotmail.com>
4) RE: Halloween Complaint
by Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
5) Re: Favorite Reference Tools for Kids (fwd)
by Margaret Harrelson <ttd000@mail.connect.more.net>
6) books for babies
by Bonnie Wright <bwright@aldus.northnet.org>
7) Re: Halloween Complaint
by Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
8) Children's Job opening: Henderson, NV
by "Betsy Johnson" <bljohnson@hdpl.org>
9) Re: storytimes and siblings
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
10) Ananzi tales
by Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
11) POST JOB: LIBRARIAN I/II IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES/Santa Rosa, CA
by Stephanie Kunkle <kunkle@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
12) long list of Family Night ideas
by Frannie Savel <savelf@yahoo.com>
13) Halloween Puppet Ideas & Plays
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
14) RE: Story Hour Kits for distribution/Barbara Beckett
by Kathy Maio <kmaio@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
15) thanks for quidditch ideas
by "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
16) RE: pictures on library sites
by Jeanne O'Grady <OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
17) Stumper thank you
by "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
18) Re: Good current books on countries of the world
by RGrainer@cattlv.wnyric.org
19) Middle East Stories
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
20) YALSA's new Newsletter now available
by "Esther Murphy" <emurphy@ala.org>
21) Stumper answer
by Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
22) STUMPER -- little bugs fight big bugs
by "Grant, Sara" <scgrant@city.surrey.bc.ca>
23) STUMPER--Animals in Apartment Building
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
24) stumper
by "Janice Dukes" <jpdukes@peachtree-city.org>
25) Jewish Family stumper solved
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
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From: Leslie Johnson <ljohnson@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Responding to book challenges
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:29:42 CDT
Mylee, Our library has their reconsideration policy on the web at:
http://info.jefferson.lib.co.us/documents/reconsideration.pdf
I hope it helps, Leslie
Leslie Johnson
Children's Librarian
Golden Public Library
Jefferson County Public Library
1019 Tenth St, Golden CO 80401
303-279-4585
ljohnson@jefferson.lib.co.us
See us on the web at:
http://info.jefferson.lib.co.us/
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From: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Book-related costume purchase
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:30:06 CDT
Kristin
You may wish to contact the folks at
COSTUME SPECIALISTS
211 North Fifth Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone 614-464-2145
or 800-596-9357
fax (614)464-2114
they also do custom custumes too.
Then this is hiden at the bottom....
Cat-alog: A fun selection of Dr. Seuss accessories
Call 24-hour toll free at 1(800) 541-8446 to order.
BUY your very own costume of B>The Cat in the Hat from the Dr. Seuss
Books:
$39.95 each, plus $5.00 shipping and handling.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
At 12:27 PM 10/21/01 CDT, you wrote:
>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: "Mar Mar" <mar121700@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: stortytime name
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:30:36 CDT
hi gang!
looing for a catchy phrase for a new storytime in our area. We are
targeting grades k-2
We already have tots and pre-school for our other programs.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Maryann Ferro
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
Hewlett, NY
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From: Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Halloween Complaint
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:30:58 CDT
As a Christian, I just had to respond to this. As a Protestant Christian,
growing up in the 50s & 60s, my Christian parents allowed me and my
younger
sisters to dress up and trick-or-treat every year. They never saw anything
evil in this innocent "begging for candy" event. However, neither
my family,
nor any other Protestant family I was acquainted with during my childhood
ever considered Halloween a "Christian" holiday. I realize that
for Catholic
Christians, All Hallow's Eve, the precursor to All Soul's or All Saint's Day
may be a religious holiday, but I'm not really sure. And the many
anti-Halloween Christians mentioned in these many "Halloween
Complaint"
emails certainly don't consider Halloween a "Christian" holiday!
They view
it as an evil, pagan holiday, full of witchcraft, sorcery, human sacrifice,
and other dark deeds. So Jewish, Muslim, and people of other religions would
be mistaken to think that Halloween is just another "Christian"
holiday.
Beverly Bixler
San Antonio Public Library, TX
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From: Margaret Harrelson <ttd000@mail.connect.more.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Favorite Reference Tools for Kids (fwd)
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:31:20 CDT
Hello everyone - I've been lurking for a while. I am the one and only
librarian in a small rural town library. We do not have the budget to
purchase
a current issue of A to Zoo and I've heard so much about it I was wondering
if anyone has a older copy they would part with for the price of postage?
If so, please contact me at ttd000@mail.connect.more.net.
ps- I love this list serve - it has been a wonderful asset!!!
Margaret Harrelson
Wellsville Public Library
108 W. Hudson st.
Wellsville, MO 63384
573-684-6151
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From: Bonnie Wright <bwright@aldus.northnet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: books for babies
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:31:48 CDT
Of the people who have a "books for babies" program in doctors'
offices-
how do doctors note to give out the bags/books at the 6 month checkup?
One of our library friends is willing to keep doctors supplied with
books/bags-but she wonders how busy doctors even notice if it is a 6
month, 4 month or 8 month checkup?
Bonnie Wright
Ogdensburg Public Library
bwright@aldus.northnet.org
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From: Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Halloween Complaint
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:32:09 CDT
I personally enjoy Halloween, but I also respect
the right of parents to raise their children as
they see fit. Why on earth, if you already know
the titles and subjects of the books you are
planning to read, would you be "vague" or
otherwise conceal this information from parents?
Families who lead a non-mainstream lifestyle may
be inconvenient for us, but we shouldn't try to
stand in their way or undermine their parenting
philosophies, whether they object to books
featuring holidays, violence, or just family
tension. (I used to warn one storytime mom
whenever I read Rosemary Wells' "Noisy Nora,"
since she hated for her kids to hear Nora's big
sister ask sneeringly, "Why are you so dumb?")
Clearly you can't offer a disclaimer before every
storytime, but if a parent cares enough to ask you
what you're reading, he or she deserves an honest
answer.
N.
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Nicole Reader
Head Youth Services Librarian
Benicia (CA) Public Library
nreader@snap.lib.ca.us
www.ci.benicia.ca.us/library.html
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From: "Betsy Johnson" <bljohnson@hdpl.org>
To: "Pubyac@Prairienet.Org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Children's Job opening: Henderson, NV
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:32:30 CDT
The Henderson District Public Library (located in Clark County, Nevada, just
south of Las Vegas) is looking for a children's librarian for the James I
Gibson library. We will also be opening a new library next summer.
If you
would like to send a cover letter and a resume we will keep them on file for
a year.
Please visit our website http://www.hdpl.org
Job Purpose and Summary: Professional level library work in children's
services assisting the public in using library materials and resources,
collection development, programming, outreach, and participation in planning
and development to meet the needs of the community.
Qualifications: Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library
Association accredited college or university. Public library experience in
children's services preferred. Computer literacy necessary. Must have a
valid Nevada driver's license, or the ability to obtain one in accordance
with state law. Will be required to drive personal or library vehicle on
library business.
Tasks and Responsibilities: Work at public service desk in Children's
Department helping patrons in person and over the phone. Plan, prepare,
promote, and implement programs of interest to children, parents and adults
working with children. Maintain an active relationship with educational
community, and recreational and social service institutions serving children
within the District. In cooperation with other departmental staff, maintain
and develop the children's collection. Participate in professional
associations and activities; read professional journals and publications; be
aware of current information and trends in public library service. Other
duties as assigned. Schedule will include evening and weekend hours.
Salary and Benefits: Estimated minimum starting salary is approximately $34,
700 annually. Salary and hiring level will be commensurate with previous
experience. Competitive benefits include fully paid medical, dental, and
vision insurance, PERS membership, three weeks vacation per year.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: Normally seated, standing or walking
at will; normal physical activity including some bending, pushing, pulling,
and carrying, which may range up to 45 lbs., upon occasion. Keyboarding and
working at a computer monitor for extended periods required. Extended
periods of standing may be required when working at reference desk. Phone
usage, reading, speaking, and listening required. Interaction with library
users and vendors may include stressful situations related to resolving
situations or problems.
To Apply: Please send resume and letter of application to:
Gayle Hornaday, Assistant Director
Henderson District Public Libraries
280 Water St.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702)565-8402
Thanks,
Betsy Johnson
Children's Librarian
Malcolm Library
Henderson District, NV
bljohnson@hdpl.org
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: storytimes and siblings
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:32:57 CDT
One way that I have found that helps a little is to have children sign up
ahead of time and take their age also. If you limit the number who can
attend then when a parent tries to sign a 2 year old up for a 6 yr. program
you can say that there is a limited number who can attend so you are
limiting it to that age group. It has helped some. Although I am still
surprised when I advertised a program for grades 1-3 and a parent will look
shocked that I won't sign up the 4 yr. old. We try to have something else
going on in our children's department for waiting kids to do. We do a lot of
scavenger hunts. Good Luck.
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
----- Original Message -----
From: "Allyson Goodwin" <Agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 8:06 PM
Subject: storytimes and siblings
Oh wise and learned PUBYAC'ers, we are in need of assistance concerning
storytime programs and siblings.
We are being inundated with large numbers of patrons and their sibling(s)
for our storytimes. How do you handle the issue of siblings? Are
they
allowed? If so what ages are allowed; infants only or what? If
not, how do
you enforce the policy? Locked rooms...do you have hords of angry
patrons
who have been used to bringing siblings and now cannot?
Here at Carlsbad we have over 125 total attendance (children and parents)
for our storytime theater program. It is becoming obvious that the
quality
of program is beginning to suffer and we are looking for ways to improve the
quality and a fair way to reduce the numbers. Any and all
suggestions as
well as current practices would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ally Goodwin
Children's Services
Carlsbad City Library
Carlsbad CA 92009
agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
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From: Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Ananzi tales
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:33:21 CDT
Does anyone know where I can find an Ananzi the Spider
tale online to memorize for telling next week (this
program snuck right up on me...oops!)? I LOVE to tell
Trickster stories and have already memorize a Tortoise
story from Morocco and a Coyote story from one of the
Native American tribes (I will look it up again to
memorize that too--fear not, I won't just make it a
"Native American" story!)
Thanks so much! I wait with bated breath for your
answer--or maybe I'm just out of breath from running
around, attempting to throw together a program for
200+ first graders in a week!
=====
Andrea Terry
Juvenile Services Librarian
Libby Memorial Library
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
cavgrads97@yahoo.com
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From: Stephanie Kunkle <kunkle@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
To: "'Pubyac Post Jobs'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
"'LIBJOBS post job
ads'"
Subject: POST JOB: LIBRARIAN I/II IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES/Santa Rosa, CA
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:33:41 CDT
SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY (Santa Rosa, CA 95404)
ANNOUNCES A LIBRARIAN I/II POSITION IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES
SALARY RANGE: LIBRARIAN I - $41,267 - $50,169
LIBRARIAN II - $43,284 - $52,603
TYPICAL TASKS: Answers reference questions; gives readers advice; prepares
bibliographies; gives library instruction; selects books; selects and
organizes non-book materials; visits classrooms; prepares and conducts
children's programming; works with new information technologies to provide
information and assist the public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a college or university approved by
an accrediting association of more than statewide standing, plus the
possession of a graduate library degree from a school accredited by the
American Library Association. In addition, two years of appropriate
professional experience following completion of graduate degree for a
Librarian II position. General knowledge of books and other library
materials; knowledge of juvenile books; thorough knowledge of modern
library purposes, procedures and techniques. Applicants should possess
a
specialized knowledge of children's materials and work with children.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Currently
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLICATIONS: Apply with an application and resume to: Personnel
Office,
Sonoma County Library, Third and E Streets, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. To
obtain an application, e-mail kunkle@sonoma.lib.ca.us
or call (707)
545-0831, ext. 553.
SELECTION PROCESS: The most qualified applicants will be scheduled for
an
oral interview and written exam on which final selection will be based.
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From: Frannie Savel <savelf@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: long list of Family Night ideas
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:34:06 CDT
Hello Everyone,
Thank you to those of you that gave me great ideas
for Family Night, a storytime for the entire family.
Sorry it took me so long. I pasted them in, because
some had some many great details, you won't want to
miss. Here they are:
The programs that we have done are a movie night
with
short films of children's books such as Curious George
that we order from our state library; craft night with
2 crafts, one simple and the other a little more
complicated that the parents can help with; holiday
celebrations with books, finger plays, songs, and a
short simple puppet show; pajama story time where the
kids are invited to wear their pj's. These have
worked the best for us. We have Family Fun Night only
once a month because we have a very small staff.
Please post any good ideas you receive. I have found
the families seem to really enjoy coming to the
programs together. -- Rachel Pirkel
As the kick-off to our summer bedtime storytime series
last summer, I tried a Family Storytelling night, and
it was so fun I plan to
do it annually. We get all ages at bedtime storytime,
but mostly 3 to 8 year-olds, and for the Family
Storytelling night, I asked
parents and grandparents to stay (there were many
grandparents!)
First I read Tomie de Paola's The Baby Sister and
book-talked the 26 Fairmont Ave books as a form of
memoir. Then I told a
story my parents used to tell me about my childhood
(an embarrassing one). Then I asked the family groups
to take about ten
minutes to tell each other stories from their own
childhoods or their kids' early years ( I gave them
the story starter of "most
embarrassing moment")
Then they worked on some crafts as a family. They
used paint stir sticks and scraps of yarn and fabric
and markers to make
stick puppets of each family member (wide wood craft
sticks work too). I was lucky enough to have a large
supply of cigar boxes
and each family decorated one using magazines and
collage stuff, and this became their story box. I
handed out a list of story
starters or topics and the adults cut them apart and
put them in the box. Then they could start a family
tradition of picking from
the box and sharing their family stories.
I also had available lists of interview questions
for kids to use with Grandparents, and family trees to
fill in and color. Our
program ran an hour, but you could shorten it.
Just off the top of my head, some good "share
together" stories:
For Little Guys:
Guess How Much I Love You (McBratney)
Why Do You Love Me (Baynton)
Hug (Alborough)
For older kids:
I Love You, Stinky Face (and sequels)(McCourt)
Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep (Dunbar)
Pete's a Pizza (Steig)
10 Minutes Til Bedtime (Rathman)
Tuesday (Weisner)
Something from Nothing (Gilman)
(these last three have great illustrations to pour
over) ---Elizabeth Murphy
When I did a family storytime program I included
songs/fingerplays,
stories--one of which was a flannelboard or puppet
story--and a short,
literature-based video (like the ones Weston Woods
produces).
Everything
revolved around a theme, so it was easy to display
related books for
participants to look at. I usually had a variety of
materials ready to
present and then decided what to actually use when I
saw the ages of
those attending. --- Ann More
We have a family night at our library. We pick a
theme each week then
read
some stories and after have a small craft. --- Stacy
Barron.
I haven't had a family time as a public librarian, but
in my previous
life
as a school librarian, we held a family night at our
school for
students in
K-1 and their families.
We had considerably more time than you do (@90 minutes
- 6:30 - 8:00
p.m.).
We had the kids come in their pajamas with sleeping
bags, stuffed
animals,
pillows, slippers, etc. We offered milk and cookies
and had guest
readers
every half hour (guest readers included me, our
principal, and a
policeman
who was the father of one of our students. He came in
uniform and read
Officer Buckle and Gloria.) In between the guest
readers, parents were
to
read to their children.
I set out lots of books for parents to choose from and
kept the milk
and
cookies in one area of the gym so as to minimize
damage to floor and
books.
Everyone had a great time. It was the best event for
the littlest
effort and
was just wonderful PR!--- Jane Smith
There is a very good book of activities, books, poems,
and songs, etc. for family storytime called Family
Storytime:
Twenty-Four Creative Programs for All Ages by Rob
Reid. ---Susan Ungham
We have
three books with songs and fingerplays interspersed
for 25-30 minutes
of fun. The last book we use puppets to retell the
story or interact
with us and the book in some way. --- Stacy Irish
Enjoy!
Frannie Savel
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From: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Halloween Puppet Ideas & Plays
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:34:28 CDT
Does anyone have any good Halloween puppet plays or ideas for puppets
to share while you're in the Halloween mood/mode "@ your library*"
What books have made great skits? I will collect and repost to the
list
I'll share this little goodie.
Twinkle, twinkle, little bat
Twinkle, twinkle, little bat!
How I wonder what you're at!
Up above the world you fly,
Like a tea-tray in the sky.
Bat Hand Puppet Instructions
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=e00855
"Bat Hand Puppet" Print out a PDF Pattern Sheet
http://www.michaels.com/online/pdf/e00855.PDF
________________________________________________________
Thanks!
Stephanie Stokes
"Library Media & PR Online"
"Put the Boo! In Bookmark For Halloween"
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/content/p100400a.shtml
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From: Kathy Maio <kmaio@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Story Hour Kits for distribution/Barbara Beckett
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Pleasanton Public Library has just initiated the storytime kits for
licensed centers serving preschoolers within the city limits (Pleasanton,
CA).
The centers are issued an institutional card to check out the kits.
The kits include:
about 10 books (hardcover)
1 listening pack with casette or CD and 4 paperback books
at least 1 puppet
at least 1 prop (flannel story/velcro story, etc.)
2 music CDs
2 laminated pages of fingerplays (we typed and added graphics)
We plan to add one professional book to each kit, also.
Lap flannel boards and velcro aprons are available to check out separately.
We haven't actually started circulating the kits yet.
We will mail a letter to all the day cares and preschools that qualify and
the school district after school program as they serve prekindergarten in
the summers.
There has been some newspaper publicity.
The first batch of kits cost about $10,000 (including bins and processing
supplies).
We have funding for another $7,500.
Each kit costs around $350-$400. (No staff time figured in.)
Kathy Maio
Children's Librarian
Pleasanton Public Library
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From: "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: thanks for quidditch ideas
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:35:05 CDT
I would like to thank everyone who sent me their rules for muggle/earthbound
quidditch. They were all greatly appreciated. This is a very
creative
group.
Thanks again.
Susan
sfichtel@lmxac.org
Woodbridge Public Library
Woodbridge, NJ
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From: Jeanne O'Grady <OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: pictures on library sites
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:35:31 CDT
Santa Cruz Public Library does have a permission form we use for pictures we
publish both on our website and in print publications. Parents sign
for
their children and we have had one occasion where one parent signed
initially and then revoked the permission after speaking with the other
parent. fortunately we had not actually published the picture yet.
Jeanne Kelly O'Grady
Youth services Outreach Librarian
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
-----Original Message-----
From: jrossa@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us
[mailto:jrossa@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us]
Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2001 10:28 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: pictures on library sites
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: "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
To: "PUBYAC\\: PUBlic librarians servi" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper thank you
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:35:57 CDT
Thank you to everyone who replied with the answer "Three Strong
Women:" =
to the stumper about the Asian tale with a Samurai and a strong little =
girl. You folks are wonderful. And you make me look good!
Peace and Blessings,
Cathy Norman
Youth Services Librarian
Fairport Harbor Public Library
Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
*Of course my opinions are my own...
Who else would want them?*
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From: RGrainer@cattlv.wnyric.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Good current books on countries of the world
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:36:22 CDT
Dear all,
I'm sorry that I sent that message to the list.
I have been trying
to reply directly to the person, so that I don't add to the amount of
messages coming over PUBYAC. I will be compiling a list of responses
soon
and will be sending that out to the listserv.
Thanks so much for your patience and willingness to
help out! Have
a great day.
Rosemarie Grainer
Little Valley Elementary Campus
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Middle East Stories
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:36:47 CDT
Thanks to everyone who sent in titles set in the
Middle East. I will have a very happy (and impressed)
patron.
Here is a paste up of the responses I received.
Lydia, Queen of Palestine, by Orlev.
One More River, and its sequel Broken Bridge, by Lynn
Reid Banks.
The Breadwinner_ by Deborah Ellis.
Shabanu and its sequels by Maureen Staples
Arabian Nights_, of course. If that isn't enough,
www.asiaforkids.com has lots
of picturebooks set in
Asian countries.
Samir and Yonatan by Daniella Carmi
Habibi by Naomi Shihab Nye
The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
Samir and Yonatan by Daniella Carmi
Chaikin, Mkiriam. Aviva's Piano.
Alexander, Sue. Behold the trees.
Banks, Lynne Reid. Broken Bridge.
Orlev, Uri. Lydia, Queen of Palestine.
Cushman, Doug. The mystery of King Karfu.
Paton Walsh, Jill. Pepi and the secret names.
Levine, Anna. Running on eggs.
Carmi, Daniella. Samir and Yonatan.
Levitin, Sonia. The singing mountain.
Lattimore, Deborah Nourse. The winged cat: A tale of
ancient Egypt.
Running on Eggs by Anna Levine
Books on the Middle East for young people
Novels
The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis (Afghanistan,
present day)
Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher (Ancient Persia)
Kiss the Dust by Elizabeth Laird (Kurds, Iran/Iraq,
1980's)
Hand Full of Stars by Rafik Schami (Damascus, Syria,
present day)
Shabanu by Suzanne Fisher Staples (Cholistan Desert,
Pakistan, present day)
Haveli by Suzanne Fisher Staples (Pakistan, present
day)
Beduin's Gazelle by Frances Temple (Beduin tribes,
Morocco, 14th cent)
Picture Books
Nadia the Willful by Sue Alexander, illustrated by
Lloyd Bloom
The Girl Who Lost Her Smile by Karim Alrawi,
illustrated by Stefan Czernecki (Persian folktale)
Sitti and the Cats: A Tale of Friendship by Sally
Bahous, illustrated by Nancy Malick (Palestinian
folktale)
The King and the Three Thieves: A Persian Tale by
Kristen Balouch
The Day of Ahmed's Secret by Florence Parry Heide and
Judith Heide Gilliland, illustrated by Ted Lewin
(Cairo, Egypt, present day)
House of Wisdom by Florence Parry Heide and Judith
Heide Gilliland, illustrated by Mary Grandpre
(Baghdad, 9th cent)
Sami and the Time of the Troubles by Florence Parry
Heide and Judith Heide Gilliland, illustrated by Ted
Lewin (Lebanon, 1980's)
The Golden Sandal: A Middle Eastern Cinderella Story
by Rebecca Hickox, illustrated by Will Hillenbrand
(Iraqi folktale)
One Night: A Story from the Desert by Cristina
Kessler, illustrated by Ian Schoenherr (Tuareg people,
Sahara desert)
The Roses in My Carpets by Rukhsana Khan, illustrated
by Ronald Himler (Afghanistan, present day)
The Three Princes: A Tale from the Middle East by Eric
A. Kimmel, illustrated by Leonard Everett Fisher
The Tale of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp: A Story
from the Arabian Nights by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated
by Ju-Hong Chen
The Tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves: A Story
from the Arabian Nights by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated
by Will Hillenbrand
What's the Matter, Habibi by Betsy Lewin (Egypt)
The Storytellers by Ted Lewin (Morocco, present day)
Ali, Child of the Desert by Jonathan London,
illustrated by Ted Lewin (Morocco, present day)
The Stars in My Geddoh's Sky by Claire Sidhom Matze,
illustrated by Bill Farnsworth (Egyptian grandfather
visits America)
Sitti's Secrets by Naomi Shihab Nye (Palestine,
present day)
Hundredth Name by Sulamith Levey Oppenheim,
illustrated by Michael Hays (Egypt)
Iblis by Shulamith Levey Oppenheim, illustrated by Ed
Young (Islamic version of Adam & Eve)
Gifts of Wali Dad: A Tale of India and Pakistan by
Aaron Shepard, illustrated by Daniel San Souci
Forty Fortunes: A Tale of Iran by Aaron Shepard,
illustrated by Alisher Dianov
Seven Wise Princesses: A Medieval Persian Epic by Wafa
Tarnowska, illustrated by Nilesh Mistry
One Riddle, One Answer by Lauren Thompson, illustrated
by Linda Wingerter (Persian tale)
The Patient Stone: A Persian Love Story by Margaret
Olivia Wolfson, illustrated by Juan Caneba Clavero
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From: "Esther Murphy" <emurphy@ala.org>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>,<publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu>
Subject: YALSA's new Newsletter now available
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:37:11 CDT
NEWS
Contact: =
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=
312-280-4391lwaddle@ala.org
YALSA LAUNCHES NEW ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER FOR =
ITS MEMBERSThe Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is =
launching the publication of its new electronic newsletter that will be =
available only to its members. The newsletter, called
"YAttitudes," will =
be another "helping hand" for librarians who serve young adults in
school =
and public libraries. "This online newsletter is designed
to help YALSA =
members do their jobs better," said Spring Lea Boehler, YAttitudes
Editor. =
"We will have columns and articles about timely subjects, reviews
of =
helpful resources, and new and interesting programs. We hope YALSA members =
will find the ideas and information they need to provide top-notch service =
to young adults." The inaugural issue will feature a calendar of
upcoming =
workshops and conferences, thoughts from Board member and author Sarah =
Ryan on what it means to juggle multiple commitments, and a review of an =
online discussion group devoted to young adult literature. YALSA President =
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members. She said, "YALSA recognizes that communication is
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our members with another resource for keeping touch with the latest =
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From: Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper answer
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:37:33 CDT
The books with the characters Fanny and Bessie are "The Magic Faraway
Tree," "The Folk of the Faraway Tree" and "The Enchanted
Wood" by Enid
Blyton, published about 50 years ago.
Thanks to Margaret Rutherford, Charlette Trawick, and Joanna Andrew who
sent the information.
I knew someone on Pubyac would have the answer. Thanks again.
Claire Isaac
Regina Public Library
Regina, Saskatchewan
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From: "Grant, Sara" <scgrant@city.surrey.bc.ca>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER -- little bugs fight big bugs
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:37:59 CDT
I'm trying to identify a picturebook about a bunch of little bugs that fight
a bunch of big bugs. The story also has a toy soldier and an old lady in it
-- and the bugs can roll up (sow bugs). Ring any bells?
If so, please reply to:
Sara Grant
Manager of Youth Services
Surrey Public Library
(604) 588-5015 ext. 307
scgrant@city.surrey.bc.ca
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER--Animals in Apartment Building
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:38:24 CDT
Hi all,
Here's a stumper we almost don't know where to look though we did
keyword six ways from Sunday to find it in our collection.
This was read in Elementary School in the mid to late 70's. The
story is about animals who all live in the same apartment building.
There
are 6 apartments. There are dancing kangaroos and an owl who likes to
sleep a lot. The story is about these animals trying to figure out
what
apartment is the best for what animal. For example, in the beginning
of
the story, the owl lives on the first floor, while the dancing kangaroos
live right above the owl. The owl can't sleep because of all the noise
the
kangaroos make while dancing. Basically there are two animals of each
type.
Anyway, the story goes on, with the animals moving into and out of
apartments until they each find a way that they all can live peacefully
while continuing to do what they like. Example, in the end of the
story,
the dancing kangaroos, and the musical animals all live on the first floor
so they can't disturb anyone. The owl lives all the way on the top
floor, far enough away from all the noise, so he can sleep.
Pictures in the book show the apartment building cut away so you
can see inside each apartment all at the same time. Does this ring a
bell
with anyone? If so, please respond to jkladder@gcfl.org
or
jkladder@cml.lib.oh.us.
Thanx a bunch. jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: "Janice Dukes" <jpdukes@peachtree-city.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:38:46 CDT
Hi Everyone,
I have a patron who just asked about a book she saw in the library that she
remembers from her childhood.
It was a double-sided book (One story on one side, flip it over different
story on the back). Could be from the late 60's early 70's.
It was about three little girls and some horses or horse mask. I've
done
some searching but with our catalog but if it is old it is almost impossible
to find without a title.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Janice Dukes
Youth Services Librarian
Peachtree City Library
201 Willowbend Rd.
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Phone: 770-631-2520
Fax: 770-631-2522
www.peachtree-city.org/library
"Start by doing what's necessary, then do what's
possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
-Saint Francis of Assisi
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Jewish Family stumper solved
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Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:39:11 CDT
Special thanks to Jeanne who recognized this book! We
had a couple of really close hits including another
book by the same author but Jeanne was the only one
who got it on the head!
You guys are great!
~jennifer
--- Jeanne Smith <jsmith@cromaine.org>
wrote:
> Jennifer, the book you are looking for is Girls in
> the Velvet Frame by
> Adele Geras. It was writen in 1978. the story takes
> place either before
> WWI or after I can't remember.
> Jeanne Smith
> Cromaine District Library
> Hartland MI
>
>
> Jennifer Baker wrote:
>
> > A woman is looking for a chapter book she read to
> her
> > son's sixth grade class a few years ago (so it's
> at
> > least a few years old).
> >
> > It's about a Jewish family--she thinks they are
> living
> > in Jerusalem. There are several children--either
> all
> > girls or mostly girls. They have an excentric aunt
> who
> > always wears expensive clothes that they visit
> often.
> > At one point in the story the oldest girl is
> > betrothed.
> >
> > The woman looking for the book never finished it
> so
> > that's as much as she remembers.
> >
> > any bells?
> > Please reply directly.
> > jbaker93711@yahoo.com
> >
> > TIA
> > Jennifer Baker
> > Fresno Co. Library
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