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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: Saturday, November 10, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 604
PUBYAC Digest 604
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Thanksgiving Craft
by Gaye Hinchliff <higaye@yahoo.com>
2) summer reading programs
by Ann Hoey <ahoey@library.state.nh.us>
3) Re: Children's furniture
by linette@missoula.lib.mt.us
4) Re: Summer Reading Themes
by Loralee Armstrong <larmstrong@tpl.lib.wa.us>
5) RE: where can I find video reviews?
by Jeanne O'Grady <OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
6) Re: touch a truck
by "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
7) American Girls website list
by "Terry Lambert, Youth Services Coordinator"
<lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
8) NameOur Reference Desk
by Louise Barnett <barnl@skokie.lib.il.us>
9) RE: Teen Programming Ideas
by mecox <mecox@students.uiuc.edu>
10) RE: Chatroom restrictions?
by melmie18@cs.com
11) RE: circulating puzzles & BOB Books
by melmie18@cs.com
12) Re: circulating puzzles & BOB Books
by "Meb Ingold" <ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us>
13) inappropriate web sites in kids' books
by Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
14) Re: where can I find video reviews?
by Frannie Savel <savelf@yahoo.com>
15) Re: Summer Reading Themes
by "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
16) stumper
by "Ramarie Beaver" <ramarieb@plano.gov>
17) stumper: runaway cherries
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
18) Re: American Girl website list
by LLook@ccclib.org
19) RE: similies and metaphores
by girardk@SLS.LIB.IL.US
20) books for kids afraid to fly in the wake of 9-11?
by Betsy Stroomer <BetsyS@cityoflafayette.com>
21) Teen Programs
by Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
22) stumper--Native American folktale
by "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
23) STUMPER yawning boy at zoo
by Nancy Schleh <nschleh@yahoo.com>
24) Re: Help! Ramadan/Muslim Storytime
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
25) Job opening
by "Wendy Rosenfeld" <rosenfeldw@pbclibrary.org>
26) YA grant ideas
by "Natasha C Stocek" <natashastocek@lycos.com>
27) Re: American Girl website list
by "Carol Feldberg" <cfeldberg@fountaindale.lib.il.us>
28) clay compilation
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
29) Re: Christmas game ideas
by kat@katcorbett.com
30) christmas stumper
by Melmie18@cs.com
31) Another call for help
by Diana Cook <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
32) Stumper--Axe to Grind, fable
by Krista Pedersen <KristaP@rockford.lib.il.us>
33) Re: Guitar chords needed
by Eloise Symonds <childlib@ci.gallup.nm.us>
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From: Gaye Hinchliff <higaye@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Thanksgiving Craft
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:03:39 CST
Family Fun magazine has some cute crafts. When I did a program
as a
student librarian, we made a turkey hat that was a big hit. This
year
there is a pilgrim hat but I haven't made it.
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From: Ann Hoey <ahoey@library.state.nh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: summer reading programs
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New Hampshire's 2002 SRP theme is "Lions and Tigers and Books...Oh
My!"
Ann Hoey
Youth Services Coordinator
New Hampshire State Library
20 Park Street
Concord, NH 03301
603-271-2865-phone
603-271-6826-fax
ahoey@library.state.nh.us
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From: linette@missoula.lib.mt.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Children's furniture
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:04:50 CST
You might try www.bigcozybooks.com
Linette Ivanovitch
YA Librarian
Missoula Public Library
Missoula, MT
On 8 Nov 2001, at 22:42, Lemieux Patricia wrote:
> > I am looking for ideas on children's furniture.
> Particularly, things that are different from what we usually see
in =
> catalog such as Gaylord. Thank you. Merci
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From: Loralee Armstrong <larmstrong@tpl.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Summer Reading Themes
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:05:37 CST
Tacoma Public is doing "Wild About Reading" (or "Wild About
Books"
we're not sure which yet) and using it as a spring board for wild
ideas and imagination. Our mascot will probably be a dragon.
Loralee Armstrong
Tacoma Public Library
"Meddle not with dragons for thou art crunchy and taste good with
catsup"
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From: Jeanne O'Grady <OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: where can I find video reviews?
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:06:14 CST
I use all the regular book review sources as well as Video Librarian.
My
problem is actually getting the great videos from the smaller companies.
We
order through FAR and B & T and acquisitions frowns on ordering direct.
At
least they take they time and then often the videos are unavailable.
Any
suggestions for actually getting the videos?
Jeanne Kelly O'Grady
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
Santa Cruz Public Libraries
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From: "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: touch a truck
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:06:49 CST
You must have a very large staff parking lot?
>>> AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us
11/08/01 10:23pm >>>
We hosted a big rig rodeo. Invited big trucks from the public utilities, =
=3D
street sweepers, garbage trucks, etc and the kids had a blast. Of course, =
=3D
our bookmobile was there, too.
Amelia J. Shelley
Manager, Children's/Young Adult Services
Laramie County Library System
2800 Central Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307)634-3561, ext. 151
ashelley@larm.lib.wy.us=20
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From: "Terry Lambert, Youth Services Coordinator" <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: PUBYAC Listserve servi <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Oplin List Serve <OPLINLIST@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: American Girls website list
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:07:36 CST
Hi Again,
The only other information I have is that the list is on page 4 on the
left hand column. Because I don't have the magazine yet, I could not
check on it but thought the information could be helpful. Didn't mean to
upset anyone! The person who called did say that they weren't sure if
the list was in all of the magazines or not. If anyone does find this
list in their magazine, I would be interested to know, you can reply to
me off list.
Terry
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From: Louise Barnett <barnl@skokie.lib.il.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: NameOur Reference Desk
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Our library is currently undergoing rennovation and when our department
moves we will be receiving new signs to designate the various areas of the
department. We have been unable to come up with a name for our main
dwsk
where we will answer questions and provide reader's advisory services.
I'd
appreciate it if you could take a minute and let me know what you call
your
main desk . Has anyone come up with a customer friendly sign that
tells the
kids what we do? Help! And thanks in advance.
Louise Barnett
Youth Services School Liaison
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL 60077
barnl@skokie.lib.il.us
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From: mecox <mecox@students.uiuc.edu>
To: "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>,
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Teen Programming Ideas
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:09:22 CST
A few colleagues at the University of Illinois LIS program have created a
web
page discussing offering crafts to teenagers. This site recommends sources
and
gives directions and publicity ideas for three good projects. A great thing
about these projects is that they are affordable.
http://leep.lis.uiuc.edu/seworkspace/Goodnplenty/index.htm
>===== Original Message From "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
=====
>At the Toronto Public Library we would like to know about any teen
programs
that you thought were very successful. We will share your ideas at a
workshop.
>Thank-you
>Elizabeth Lai
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From: melmie18@cs.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Chatroom restrictions?
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:10:14 CST
Debra,
We currently do not restrict access to chat rooms or email on our Internet
computers. Before a child can get on the Internet a parent/legal
guardian
must give them written permission usually by checking the yes box under Do
you want your child to have access to the Internet and then signing on the
line when registering for a library card. I can tell you that 85% of
the
kids who come into our library and getting on the internet are going to chat
rooms such as TalkCity and are checking email. The only restricting we
do
of any kind is time limit. If people are waiting for the computers the
patron can only be on for 45 minutes. Hope this helps.
Terri Jones
Principal Library Assistant
Delaware City Public Library
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From: melmie18@cs.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: circulating puzzles & BOB Books
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:10:59 CST
We don't have any puzzles that circulate but I would be interested to know
what kind of feedback you get about circulating puzzles. Maybe I can
convince my boss to try it. We do have BOB books that circulate within
our
system. These circulate in their box usually in a bag. The box
has the
barcode information. When checking out and checking in the employee is
asked how many items are in this group transaction. The box as well as
each
individual books is counted as an item in the transaction. This way
hopefully the same number of items that go out come back in. If the
numbers
don't match up on check-in a partial check-in is added to the patron record
and we contact the patron to find out about the missing item. Within the
record for the BOB books the title of each indiviual book is listed under
subject. Hope this helps and isn't too confusing.
Terri Jones
Principal Library Assistant
Delaware City Public Library
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From: "Meb Ingold" <ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: circulating puzzles & BOB Books
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:11:37 CST
Hi, Anne -- Yes, we circulate puzzles -- but only the preschool wood type.
Each is paced in a cloth bag (envelope type) with clear plastic on the front
and velcro closures. They circulate for 3 weeks, just like everything
else.
Yes, we count the circulation and report it monthly and annually.
Little ones like to come and do
puzzles while mom and older sibs are
looking for books. Some parents and children do puzzles after story
time.
They are checked out frequently and , yes, we do spend time putting them
back to rights each week. Show me a puzzle piece and I know which
puzzle it
belongs to.
There is a sticker on each puzzle
stating that lost pieces will be
charged $1 each. Yes, I do hold on to the puzzle for a while because
pieces
do mysteriously reappear.
Good luck with your puzzles.
We have fun with them here. I think
there would be lots of patrons unhappy if we disposed of them. Oh, and
one
more thing. I have not bought a one. They are all donations.
Meb
Meb Ingold, Children's Services Director
La Grange Park Public Library
ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us
La Grange Park, IL
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From: Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: inappropriate web sites in kids' books
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:12:18 CST
Michele Goc and others have recently posted warnings about individual books
and magazine issues which have web sites which are now porn
sites. Apparently folks from these companies somehow observe the web
and
note which sites receive high traffic and then, when site licenses lapse,
buy the site license themselves. And here's the kicker--then they try
to
extort money from the previous owners as well as build a porn site,
basically hoping that if the previous owner is embarrassed enough by what
their site has become they will be williing to pay a premium to reacquire
the domain name.
I am curious as to how others are dealing with this out there. My
feeling
is that for each book someone notices there are probably many more that
don't come to anyone's attention. I don't want to wander my stacks
with a
permanent black marker. On the other hand, I'm concerned that if I put
out
some sort of press release (I can see it now--"Local Librarian Warns of
Slut in Children's Books") the furor will be orders of magnitude worse
than
problems arising from these websites mentioned in a few books. I am
assuming that as this problem comes to the attention of publishers out
there (hint, hint, publisher lurkers) that they will either discontinue the
practice of adding lists of web sites to books or assign some staff member
the duty of policing site licences. For now though, what are others
out
there doing? Any inspired ideas?
Eric Norton
Head of Children's Services
McMillan Memorial Library
Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
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From: Frannie Savel <savelf@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: where can I find video reviews?
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:14:11 CST
Dear Josh,
I use School Library Journal. They have excellent
multi media reviews.
Good luck,
Frannie
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From: "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
To: <cheryl@dcl-lib.org>
Subject: Re: Summer Reading Themes
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:15:14 CST
Louisiana's 2002 themes will be:
"Silly Chilly Summer at the Library" for kids
and, conversely,
"Seriously HOT Reads" for teens
<><><><><><><>
Sean P. S. George
Youth Services Librarian
St. Charles Parish Library (La.)
sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us
985-785-8464
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From: "Ramarie Beaver" <ramarieb@plano.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:16:00 CST
Help! I need the title of a book with a character named Camelia Cream
(not sure of spelling).
You can email me at ramarieb@plano.gov
.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ramarie Beaver
Public Services Librarian--Children's=20
C.A. Parr Library
6200 Windhaven Pkwy.
Plano, TX 75093
972.964.4300
www.planolibrary.org
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: runaway cherries
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:16:44 CST
The clay question reaped such a bountiful harvest, I will now pose another
one:
A young mother wants to find a book she loved as a child -- "It's a
really
old
book -- from the late 80's or early 90's" -- about some cherries in a
jar
who
realize they are being eaten and escape to the country. Obvious similarity
to
"Chicken Run" and *Brave Potatoes* noted.
Checked already: A to Zoo.
Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
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From: LLook@ccclib.org
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: American Girl website list
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:17:29 CST
I've looked through my issue, and can't find it. The 'puppy love'
article
(p.3) doesn't have any website attached. Anybody find anything?
Lin Look
Contra Costa County, CA
Hi Everyone,
Just thought I would share this information with everyone. The person
who handles our magazine subscriptions informed us this morning that the
Nov/Dec issue of American Girl magazine has a list of websites in it,
one of which is for a pornographic site. I don't have the magazine yet,
and don't know any details, only to be aware that the website "puppy
love" is for a pornographic site. Just though I should share the info.
Terry Lambert
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From: girardk@SLS.LIB.IL.US
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: similies and metaphores
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:18:11 CST
We've got a book in our Parent/Teacher collection titled Using Picture
Storybooks to Teach Literary Devices: recommended books for children and
young
adults (Oryx Press, 1990, 1994). I checked for books that had
both similie
and metaphore listed in their descriptions, and here are a few titles:
Hide and Seek Fog - Alvin Tresselt
White Snow Bright Snow - Alvin Tresselt
Up North at the Cabin - Marsha Wilson Chall
Over Back - Beverly Major
Through the Mickle Woods - Valiska Gregory
Little Island - Golden MacDonald
High in the Mountains - Ruth Yaffe Radin
Hope this helps!
Kelly Girard
Asst. Head / Children's Dept.
Woodridge Public Library
3 Plaza Dr. / Woodridge, IL / 60517
(630) 964-7899
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From: Betsy Stroomer <BetsyS@cityoflafayette.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: books for kids afraid to fly in the wake of 9-11?
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Oh Collective Brain-
One of our patrons is looking for picture books or stories to help her 8
year old stepson overcome his fear of flying in the wake of the events of
September 11. He will be flying (possibly) unaccompanied from the east
coast to Colorado for Christmas. So far, we have offered her
non-fiction
books that deal with coping with fear, in general, and we have lots of
picture books about being afraid or overcoming fear. But she is
looking for
something that deals very specifically with his fears that his plane will be
hijacked or blown up, and we are coming up empty handed.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Betsy
betsys@cityoflafayette.com
Betsy Stroomer
Head of Children's Services
Lafayette Public Library
Lafayette, CO
www.cityoflafayette.com
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From: Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Teen Programs
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:19:45 CST
Hello Everyone,
I work at The Weymouth Public Library, Weymouth MA and
the last two Summers we have had a program called The
Battel of The Books. We get T-shirts made up for
those who participated.
This is how it is played.
We have 4 teams of 6 people each. Two teams play each
other and answer trivia questions about poplular
children's books.
The time limit is 20 mins per round. We then have the
two wining teams play each other and have a
championship round. The overall winners get gift
certificats for a bookstore. Each year this program
is requested. There is a book called Name That Book
that gives the rules and suggested questions. This is
a fun time for all, participants, parents and those
who are runnung it!
Jennifer Parker
jmpwel@yahoo.com
__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Find a job, post your resume.
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From: "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
To: "'pubyac'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper--Native American folktale
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:20:30 CST
Hi everyone--
I hope I haven't already posted this and just forgot I did so...it's been
one of those weeks.
Anyway, a patron came in looking for a Native American tale about cloud
makers--they had secret identities--they couldn't reveal to anyone that
they painted the clouds in the skies. One paints "hello" to
some children
one day, and gets in trouble for it.
The only Cloudmakers I could find (the only thing the patron found, too)
was a Chinese tale. I've looked through several Native American story
collections, as well as did a little searching online. I couldn't find
anything, so I'm hoping you all can identify it!
TIA!
:) ruhama
Ruhama Kordatzky
Youth Services Librarian
Burlington Public Library
Burlington, WI
rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
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From: Nancy Schleh <nschleh@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER yawning boy at zoo
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:21:13 CST
Hello all-
First, I apologize for sending a request for info to the list rather than
listproc. I shouldn't be doing two things at once.
Now to the stumper. Patron is looking for book from childhood in which
a
boy goes to the zoo (possibly with his dad). He yawns and the animals
fall asleep as he passes by. At the end he is asleep too. Patron
thinks
it was a Golden Book. It is not The Big Yawn, Goodnight Gorilla,
Before
I Go To Sleep by Thomas Hood, Night Zoo by Richard Bernal or The Yawn by
Barney Saltzberg. We have searched our catalog, A to Zoo, Novelist,
Google, Best Books, and the Treasury of Golden Books. Does the story
ring
a bell with anyone? Please respond to my email at work:
nschleh@pwcgov.org
Thanks!
Nancy Schleh, Youth Services Librarian
Prince William Public Library System
Virginia
__________________________________________________
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Find a job, post your resume.
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Help! Ramadan/Muslim Storytime
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This really begs the question of whether every Holiday or topic can actually
be
translated into a preschool storytime. I mean, fingerplays about
fasting?!?!?? :)
--Jendy Murphy
Albany (NY) Public Library
Kristin Hawksworth wrote:
> Hi all -
>
> I am struggling with this one! For the first time, we are doing a
winter
> holiday preschool storytime session this year. (This program is
for ages
> 3-5, the children attend on their own.) For each of four weeks we
will do
> stories on Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and Ramadan. I am having
a
> terrible time planning the Ramadan session. All the stories and
books are
> far too advanced for preschoolers and don't even talk to me about
> fingerplays. Any ideas? We just wanted to be fair by
sharing stories
from
> many different holiday traditions... Thanks for your help!
>
> Kristin Hawksworth
> Roselle Public Library
> Roselle, IL
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From: "Wendy Rosenfeld" <rosenfeldw@pbclibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job opening
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:22:44 CST
Librarian I, Youth Services System Outreach
PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Applications/resumes for this position must be received by 5PM, Friday, =
December 7, 2001.
Plans and conducts outreach services to child care centers, boys and =
girls clubs, migrant
and community centers. Duties include creative programming, =
storytelling, collection development, family literacy workshops and =
readers'' advisory for school age children. Promotes library services to
schools and the community. Assists System Youth Services department =
support of 14 branch locations and their children''s programs.=20
Preferences: demonstrated knowledge of public library services and
children''s literature. Strong communication, organizational and time =
management skills are desirable.=20
Minimum qualifications: ALA accredited
MLS by date of hire. Starting salary: $32,760 annually plus generous
benefits. For more information call Wendy Rosenfeld at 561-233-2745,
email: rosenfeldw@pbclibrary.org=20
Applications/resumes for this position must be received by 5PM, Friday, =
December 7, 2001.
TO APPLY SEND APPLICATION/RESUME TO:
PALM BEACH COUNTY PERSONNEL
50 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL, SUITE 210=20
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415.
PHONE 561-616-6888, FAX 561-616-6893
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From: "Natasha C Stocek" <natashastocek@lycos.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, tagad-l@topica.com
Subject: YA grant ideas
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Hello everyone,
I recently asked whether anybody had any interesting grant ideas. Well, I
have another question now. Right now, our system is totally maxed out. We
are getting a new automation system, building new libraries, moving out,
moving in, etc. We have been ordered not to start any ambitious projects. So
no teen webpage (for now!). What we have decided to do with the grant is to
set up as many pre-packaged teen programs as possible. The idea is that
anyone in our county can use them to have a successful teen program. We are
going to buy multiple copies of good discussion books, create book
discussion guides, bag them up and they will be ready to roll (with a little
staff training). We are going to buy Doubledog mystery kits. You see where I
am going with this. Well, my question is, does anyone know of any other
quality packaged programs for this age group? Or any ideas along the
line
of the book discussions? Another idea I had was to buy 4 movies or so that
went along with some of the
books that are bagged up for the discussions. They would have
public
performance rights so you could do a book to movies program as well.
Thanks in advance! Excuse any cross-posting.
Natasha Stocek
FCPL
Frederick, MD
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From: "Carol Feldberg" <cfeldberg@fountaindale.lib.il.us>
To: "Terry Lambert, Youth Services Coordinator" <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>,
Subject: Re: American Girl website list
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:24:20 CST
Everyone might also like to know that the Nov/Dec Classroom Connections
also has a misprint in the web site for origami directions which will lead
you to a porn site. I contacted the magazine and found out it should be
"thinkquest" instead of "thinquest".
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Carol Feldberg
School Programs Associate
Fountaindale Public Library District
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
1-630-759-2102 Ext. 47
cfeldberg@fountaindale.lib.il.us
-----Original Message-----
From: "Terry Lambert, Youth Services Coordinator"
<lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: PUBYAC Listserve servi <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Oplin List Serve
<OPLINLIST@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 22:36:11 CST
Subject: American Girl website list
> Hi Everyone,
> Just thought I would share this information with everyone. The person
> who handles our magazine subscriptions informed us this morning that
> the
> Nov/Dec issue of American Girl magazine has a list of websites in it,
> one of which is for a pornographic site. I don't have the magazine yet,
> and don't know any details, only to be aware that the website
"puppy
> love" is for a pornographic site. Just though I should share the
info.
> Terry Lambert
>
>
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: clay compilation
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:25:07 CST
Hello all; here is the compilation of all suggestions made for my request
about
picture books illustrated with photos of modelled clay -- often fimo,
plasticine, or sculpy.
Heaverly
Dr. Pompano's Nose
... not owned here; not listed at Amazon.com
Allinson, Beverly
Effie (ill. Reid)
Baker, Jeanine
Where the Forest Meets the Sea
Bogart
Gifts (ill. Reid)
Burton, Katherine, and Kim Fernandes (Fernandes cited quite a bit)
One Gray Mouse
Fernandes, Eugenie
Sleepy Little Mouse (ill. Kim Fernandes)
Jackson, Ellen
Brown Cow, Green Grass, Yellow Sun (ill. Victoria Raymond)
Lillegard, Dee
Hello School!
Wake Up House!
Parr, Letitia
Man and his Hat
Pittman, Claire, and Victoria Raymond
Still-Life Stew
Reid, Barbara
... various titles -- Canadian -- most oft-cited illustrator
Soto, Gary
Snapshots from the Wedding
Numerous books which are also photographed objects also came up, as possible
inspiration:
Bang, One Fall DAy
Ehlert, Market Day
Hoban, T., 26 Letters and 99 CEnts
McMillan, Jellybeans for Sale
Several people mentioned the Picturing Books website, which is an excellent
source for many things -- it did have a couple of suggestions for clay, and
is
the only place to surface which lists picture books by medium.
Thanks to the many wonderful people who sent their thoughts.
I will now post another stumper for the collective wisdom of the people!
Yours,
Mary Ann Gilpatrick
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From: kat@katcorbett.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Christmas game ideas
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:25:52 CST
Susan,
When I was teaching kindergarten-primary, the kids loved to play
"Huckle-Buckle Santa Claus." An assistant takes about six children
outside
the door of the room, and the person in charge, with suggestions from the
group, hides a large Santa cutout "in plain view" somewhere in the
room. It
might be partially concealed, e.g., peeking from behind a book or wall
poster. Once kids get the idea, they can be given turns to hide Santa. After
reminding the group not to give the hiding place away by looking at it, one
child is directed to call the children outside the door back in. These
children must look around the room until they spot the "hidden"
Santa. When
they do, they must NOT point it out (to help them remember, I always had
them put their hands behind their backs) or stand obviously looking at it,
which would give away the hiding place to the other searchers. They must
only say "Huckle-Buckle Santa Claus!" and go and sit down. The aim
is not to
be the last one still up looking for Santa. (The last one or two kids can be
given hints if they want them.) The fun is in the challenge to remember what
to do and resist the natural impulse to point excitedly upon spotting Santa!
This game was so popular that we played Huckle-Buckle Pumpkin, Huckle-Buckle
Turkey, Huckle-Buckle Valentine--you name it--at every party. You will, too!
Kat Corbett
Author of the DanceFutures Series
Book One First-String Future
Book Two Future Perfect
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From: Melmie18@cs.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: christmas stumper
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:26:38 CST
I have a patron looking for a book about pig at Christmas time. The
pig
wants to go out and shop for her friends for Christmas. Unfortunately
everything she finds would look great on her so she buys it for herself. Of
course this means that she doesn't have any money left for presents for her
friends. The patron looking for this book seems to think it was in a
Reader's Digest Christmas compilation. Any help would be deeply
appreciated.
Terri Jones
Principal Library Assistant
Delaware City Public Library
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From: Diana Cook <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Another call for help
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:27:20 CST
Hello again!
I am struggling to find good resources for "safety" and especially
"fire
safety" for preschoolers. Any books, craft suggestions,
fingerplays,
songs would be welcome. I did do a fire safety storytime once but was
disappointed with what I could find. We are hoping to do this the week
of
the 20th, so I don't have much time to scrounge up a really good
storytime. Thanks in advance for your help!
Diana Cook
Branch Library Assistant
Sherwood Village Branch
Regina Public Library
Regina, Saskatchewan
dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca
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From: Krista Pedersen <KristaP@rockford.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper--Axe to Grind, fable
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We have a patron looking for a copy of his favorite childhood story,
"An Axe
to Grind". The patron is an older adult in his seventies or
eighties and he
remembers the story being included in an illustrated collection of fables.
The story is about a man who stops to admire a grindstone and asks a young
boy to demonstrate how it works, the man gives the boy his axe to grind for
the demonstration, once the axe is sharp the man walks away laughing at the
boy.
Investigation on the Internet revealed that the story is about Benjamin
Franklin's childhood and was originally published in either Poor Richard's
Almanac or Benjamin Franklin's autobiography (I couldn't find it in our
copies though). I also checked our biographies of Benjamin Franklin, but had
no luck there either.
Does this ring any bells? Please respond to me at KristaP@rockford.lib.il.us
if you know where I might find a copy of this story.
Thank you,
Krista Pedersen
Youth Services Librarian
Rockford Public Library
KristaP@rockford.lib.il.us
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From: Eloise Symonds <childlib@ci.gallup.nm.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Guitar chords needed
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Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:28:39 CST
We have an ancient book in our collection that has the music and words and
chords in the back!!
D
G
D
Over the river and through the wood, to grandfather's house we go
A7
D
E7
A7
horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through the white and drifted snow
D
G
D
Over the river and through the wood to grandfather's house away, we
G
E
A7
D
would not stop for doll or top, for 'tis Thanksgiving Day
Second verse:
over the river, and through the wood--when grandmother sees us come,
She
will
say "Oh, dear, the children are here, bring a pie for every one."
Over the river, and through the wood--now grandmother's cap I spy! Hurrah
for
the fun! is the pudding done? hurrah for the pumpkin pie!
by Lydia Maria Child
Hope this helps!
Eloise Symonds
Youth Services Librarian
Octavia Fellin Public Library
Gallup, NM
Cathy Norman wrote:
> As usual - I bow to the collective mind of this group and beg for HELP!
> Does anybody have the chords/tabs for Over the River and Through the =
> Woods? If you do could you please send them to me ASAP. My
folk singer =
> needs to learn 'em for a holiday singalong for the brain numbing
holiday =
> programming I am planning. The programming isn't brain numbing -
my =
> brain is numb from the planning. Arghhh.
> Peace and Blessings,
> Cathy Norman, Youth Services Librarian
> Fairport Harbor Public Library
> Fairport Harbor, OH
> 440-354-8191 ext 23
> csn71650@hotmail.com
> *Of course my opinions are my own.
> Who else would want them?*
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