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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 8:26 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 625
PUBYAC Digest 625
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Stumper: Shoe Booty
by "Fredda Williams" <freddawilliams@hotmail.com>
2) Books for middle school re social aspects of various 20th century
by "Margaret Keefe" <mkeefe@midhudson.org>
3) Big Compilation--Favorite Preschool Storytime Craft -and/or book
by Leigh Lambert <missleighlambert@yahoo.com>
4) RE: name tags in storytime
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
5) Statement ALA Confidentiality and Privacy of Library Records
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
6) stumper:bald boy named Gordon
by "Nancy B." <nancyb@mt.net>
7) clockmaker story
by "Taylor Juvenile" <taylorjuv@hotmail.com>
8) Stumper
by L larsen <llarsen64@yahoo.com>
9) Stumper solved
by <bkworm@mindspring.com>
10) Jack Kent Book
by "YPS Reference" <yps@barringtonarealibrary.org>
11) Pheasant Hunt Stumper
by "Cindi Carey" <ccarey@timberland.lib.wa.us>
12) Middle School Summer Reading Lists
by Ed Wilson <skippy_ed@excite.com>
13) Fetch 'em and Eat 'em up ???
by "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
14) Stumper...Magic Drawer
by "Heather Robinson" <heather@elgin.net>
15) Listprocessor problems delay PUBYAC postings
by "PUBYAC Moderator" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
16) Stumper: Bell that Wouldn't Ring
by "Sandra Pierce" <spierce@nwrls.lib.fl.us>
17) re: library card drive
by deb bodner <d_bodner@yahoo.com>
18) report suggestions
by "Kathy Crawford" <kathy_crawford@hotmail.com>
19) Lights Storytime
by Pam Mims <Pam.Mims@cityofcarrollton.com>
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From: "Fredda Williams" <freddawilliams@hotmail.com>
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I hope someone can help with this one! Customer remembers a picture
book
from late 1960's about a boy whose mom can't afford to buy him a pair of
shoes. She somehow buys him one boot and one shoe and the boy is
ridiculed.
The customer thinks the book was called Shoo Booty but none of us
have any
idea how to spell this. We've checked A to Zoo and our catalog under a
variety of search terms, but are coming up with nothing. If anyone
remembers this, please respond directly to me at freddawilliams@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Fredda
Fredda Williams
Children's Services Manager
Knox County Public Library System
freddawilliams@hotmail.com
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From: "Margaret Keefe" <mkeefe@midhudson.org>
To: "MH Youth Listserv" <MHLS_youths@topica.com>,
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I received the following request for information. Can anyone recommend
something? Thanks--
< I wonder if you could recommend titles for middle school children
in the
following areas:
For the decades 1910
1920
1950
1960
What books are available on these subjects, if any, that would cover the
above years:
*arts, entertainment and media ( including art, literature, radio,
television, music, film, theatre, journalism)
*business and the economy
*education
*government, politics, law and justice
*fashion, lifestyles, social trends, and religion
*medicine and health
*science and technology
*sports
There may not be an individual book for each subject in each decade, but are
there some that pull together any elements?>
Margaret M. Keefe
Coordinator of Youth Services
Mid-Hudson Library System
103 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-6060 X35
(845) 454-5940 FAX
URL: http://midhudson.org
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From: Leigh Lambert <missleighlambert@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Big Compilation--Favorite Preschool Storytime Craft -and/or book
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Hello All,
Thanks for you patience in waiting for this
compilation. Moreover, thanks to all who
contributed--what inspirations! And without further
ado, the compilation:
"Leigh Lambert" <missleighlambert@yahoo.com
pubyac@prairienet.org
Favorite Preschool Storytime Craft -and/or book
Sun, 11 Nov 2001 12:13:03 CST
pubyac@prairienet.org
Hi Everyone,
I am hoping that many of you would share your absolute
favorite Preschool Storytime Craft with me. Ofcourse,
I'm looking for developmentally appropriate ones, but
welcome all responses--especially if such are
accompanied by any book titles/themes to which you
connect these crafts. Also, I'm interested in finding
out what your favorite preschool storytime book to
share is---does not have to be related to said craft.
Thanks soooooooooooooo much,
Leigh Lambert
Richmond Public Library
East End Branch
Richmond, VA
Hello Leigh,
I would like to share my fav book to read at
storyhour.
The Napping House by Audry Wood that prize!
Jennifer Parker
jmpwel@yahoo.com
Are you looking specifically for craft - i.e. items
you make and take home - or are you looking for
extension activities that enhance the story that
you've read. Just asking so I send along the right
thing. Let me know, please.
My favorite book to share is King Bidgood's in the
Bathtub by Audrey Wood. I love the extension for that
too, but it isn't a craft.
Peace and Blessings,
Cathy Norman, Youth Services Librarian
Fairport Harbor Public Library
Fairport Harbor, OH
440-354-8191 ext 23
csn71650@hotmail.com
This is an interesting question. If you don't end up
overwhelmed, I hope you'll compile the responses and
post it to the list.
My favorite book/craft pairing is Mouse Paint or Mouse
Count by Ellen Stoll Walsh with a collage craft. I've
done this a few times in different settings, and my
approach has been to give each child a huge piece of
paper, piles of paper scraps, and glue sticks and let
them go to town. They only marginally get the collage
idea, but they really enjoy all that gluing. ;)
Sometimes, I've included mouse stickers or mice
pre-cut out of construction paper to make a more solid
connection between the book and craft.
Another book/craft pairing I enjoy is Chicka, Chicka,
Boom, Boom by Bill Martin, Jr. and creating our own
coconut trees and drawing our favorite letters on
them. In this, I give the kids cutout trunks and palm
fronds to glue onto their papers to make the tree. I
then encourage them to draw on the coconuts and their
favorite letters. This is always a lot of fun.
I like both of these because the books are ones the
kids (and I!) enjoy, the crafts are simple and very
do-able for preschoolers, and the crafts have a clear
connection to the books.
I'm sure you're going to get some very interesting
responses. Hope mine helps!
Adrienne Furness
Maplewood Community Library
Rochester, NY
Adrienne Furness" <adge73@yahoo.com>
Mine is making sheep, to parallel a sheep story like
Farmer Brown's
sheep
stories or Tomie DePaola's sheep stories.
To make, cut out a cloud shape of contact paper.
Staple the shape onto
a
black piece of constr. paper, sticky side up (don't
expose the sticky
part
yet by peeling off the top layer). Add cut-outs of
feet and sheep
face,
taping/gluing down in appropriate places. Kids add
cottonballs once
you've
peeled off the top layer, and you have a cute fluffy
sheep! This is
adaptable for any age toddler, I've done with 2's 5's
and in between
and it
always works! I do alot of the prep work ahead of
time with the
younger
ones.
Julie Darnall
Youth Services Librarian
Chester County Library System
jdarnall@ccls.org
My absolute favorite book to share is The Very Hungry
Caterpillar. It works for all ages. I've use it in
butterfly programs, insect programs, and a program
where I just use books by Eric Carle. My favorite
craft to go along with it is a sandwich bag butterfly.
All you need for the craft is sandwich bags, pipe
cleaners and construction paper. If you would like a
copy of the instruction sheet I can fax it to you. I
am horrible at giving directions for thing like that.
Just e-mail me your fax number and I'll get it to you
asap. Hope this is what you needed.
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Suzanne Kirk
Henry County Public Library
172 Eminence Terrace
Eminence KY 40019
Ph 502-845-5682
Fax 502-845-4807
e-mail Suzie_q_40011@yahoo.com
suzie_q_40011@yahoo.com
My favorite preschool storytime book to share is
Chicka Chicka Boom
Boom by
Bill Martin Jr. I use background hip hop beat on my
keyboard and I do
a rap
with it. The kids really enjoy it.
Tina Hager
Youth Services Librarian
Carrollton Public Library at Hebron and Josey
"Tina Hager" Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com
Mine currently is: (but subject to change without
notice):
King, Bob.
Title: Sitting on the farm /
Publisher: Orchard Books, New York :
Date of Publication: 1992.
a A girl trying to get a little bug off her knee
enlists the aid of a
series of increasingly
larger animals. $
650; 1; a Animals $ x Songs and music. $
650; 1; a Songs. $
700; 1 ; a Slavin, Bill. $
P_Marie (Marie McDermed)" <P_Marie@KCLIBRARY.ORG>
Hi Leigh,
My favorite craft is a rainbow that we made after a
rain-themed
storytime.
You will need paper plates, large popsicle sticks,
streamers in the
colors
of the rainbow, glue and colorful stickers.
To make the rainbow, cut a paper plate in half. Glue
a popsicle stick
to
the middle of the straight edge and glue the streamers
along the curved
edge in rainbow color order: red, orange, yellow,
green, blue, indigo
and
violet. Then decorate the stick and plate with
stickers.
The rainbows are surprisingly pretty and the children
love to run with
them and wave them. This simple and inexpensive craft
has been my most
popular.
:) Sarah McGowan, Lincolnwood Public Library
<smcgowan@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us>
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One of my favorite books for storytime id Elmer by
David Mckee.
This is the first in a series about the patchwork
colored elephant.
I then have my kids color their own elephant and we
have a parade
aroune the room and out to the mothers.
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Mildred Blair
Children's Librarian
Anderson Public Library
114 North Main\
Lawrenceburg, Ky. 40342
Leigh - Thanks for the kudos.
When I share King Bidgood we take a bubble bath in the
library! This
is
accomplished with one of those multi-holed bubble wand
things and it's
accompanying tray. I usually get one for around $1 in
the spring when
bubbles seem to be everywhere. I set a box fan on a
shelf in the story
area, fill the tray with bubble solution, put the wand
in the tray and
after
reading the story, turn the fan on high, hold the wand
very close to
the fan
and watch the fun begin. The bubbles blow all over
the place. (I have
learned to make sure not to put the fan directly over
the books because
the
wand will drip when you hold it up. Other than that
it's very clean
and
grand fun.)
My favorite make and take is ink blot butterflies. I
cut out large
butterfly forms from construction paper before the
story time. Fold
them in
half so there is a noticeable crease in the middle.
Have the children
open
them flat and drip tempera paint on one side or both.
After they have
dripped the paint on the form, have them fold them in
half again and
pat
gently. Open it up and Voila! butterfly! It's
pretty neat to hear
the
oohs and ahhs and each is different. I use this with
THE VERY HUNGRY
CATERPILLAR or any other favorite butterfly story. If
I'm feeling
really
energetic, I cut our two butterflies for each child so
they can take
one
home and I can keep one here to hang from the ceiling.
this project is
not
messy because they are dripping not painting. I let
them drip with
spoons
or craft sticks or whatever I have. The paint is in
very small dishes
around the table so they are not tempted to use a lot.
Hope this is useful.
Peace and Blessings,
Cathy Norman, Youth Services Librarian
Fairport Harbor Public Library
Fairport Harbor, OH
440-354-8191 ext 23
csn71650@hotmail.com
my favorite storytime crafts are the ones that are
simple, and allow
the children creative freedom. I hate crafts that all
come out looking
the same. I have used a monkey in the tree craft
several times with the
book Caps for Sale. I xerox a simple sketch of a tree
and give each
child a copy. I give them round sticky dots like the
ones you get a
office supply stores. They use two dots to make
monkeys in the trees (one
for head, one for body) and draw on face, ears, tail,
arms, and legs.
This is easy to do with a very large group because you
can give each
child a small sheet of dots or cut the sheets into
smaller segments.
Some children color the tree, and some dont. Some put
the two dots
together and some don't. Some just like putting
stickers on paper. Some
draw faces on the monkeys and some don't. The variety
and creative
opportunities are great. I also like giving out glue,
blue construction
paper, and cotton balls to make cloud pictures with
the story It Looked!
!
Like Spilt Milk. Also I like handing out plain white
paper plates
with eyeholes pre-cut, and letting them use
construction paper scraps and
crayons to make monster masks. Then we attach the
masks to craft
sticks with tape or staples. This goes with Go Away
Big Green Monster.
Mary Jones
Bailey Cove Public Library
Huntsville, AL
bkworm@mindspring.com
I have 2 to share with you. First...the easiest.
Comet Ball
You need 2 colors of crepe paper, and aluminum foil.
Cut 2 15" lengths of crepe paper.
Tear off about 16 inches of aluminum foil.
Put one end of the crepe paper in the center of the
aluminum foil.
Ball up the foil, being careful to leave the crepe
paper "tails"
hanging
out. Thats it! They are fun to throw, not messy to
make..and easy,
easy,
easy!
The second is slightly more difficult..but so fun.
Bubble cups.
You will need: small plastic (not paper!) cups,
drinking straws, rubber
bands, flannel squares (4"x4"), and a hole
punch,.Dishwashing
detergent.
Using the hole punch, punch a hole down one side of
the cup...about 1
inch
down.
Cut the straw in half, and insert the straw into the
hole.
Put the square of flannel over the cup, hold in place
with the rubber
band.
Squirt a little water on the flannel to make it damp.
Squirt a little bit of the dishwashing detergent on
the middle of the
flannel.
Have the kids aim the straw up toward the flannel and
blow!
(caution younger children NOT to inhale)
Makes a wonderful bubble snake and can be used over
and over again.
My favorite story for storytime is The Fat Cat by Jack
Kent. A real
active
participation book. Hope this helps...L
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Laurel S. Rakas
Coordinator of
Children's Services
Pemberville Public Library
Webmaster
375 E. Front Street
General Delivery
phone: 419/287-4012
Pemberville, OH 43450-9999
fax: 419/287-4620
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"What was interesting about Ohio...is that there's
everything,
everything that was bitter and sweet and lovely and
noble about the
entire
country in that state."
...Toni Morrison
laurel rakas" <rakasla@oplin.lib.oh.us
My favorite craft is making tissue paper butterflies
with
(non
spring type)clothespins. The children color the pin
green with crayons
and
draw two eyes and a mouth on the head of the pin and
then take 6in
squares
of colored tissue paper and push it down. They then
wind a piece of
pipecleaner around the head for antennae. It looks
great, is cheap and
easy. Of course nothing beats Eric Carle for this
theme. When you get
done
compiling this info, will you share? Thanks Colleen
Swider, Keene
Public
Library, Keene New Hampshire
cswider@ci.keene.nh.us
Hi~
I don't have a favorite preschool craft. But I can
share with you some
of my
favorite books to share:
I like to use "Very Quiet Cricket" by Eric Carle. Each
time the cricket
rubs
its wings together, I have the children rub their
palms together with
me.
Pretty soon, they are chanting "But nothing happened,
not a sound" with
me.
I also like to use pop-up stories, especially the ones
by Keith
Faulkner
like "Wide-Mouth Frog", "Long Nose Pig", etc. Also,
the "Snappy
Little..."
pop-up books.
Beverly Bixler
San Antonio Public Library, TX
Beverly Bixler" bbixler@sanantonio.gov
My most recent favorite was a storytime on food --
there are so many
good
titles. The craft was a paper plate that the kids
used to make their
best
meal using food pictures cut from magazines, catalogs,
and newspaper
grocery
ads that they glued to the plate. the key was having
lots and lots of
pictures. Everyone had great fun picking out their
favorite foods and
gluing and it was really easy for me.
Jeanne Kelly O'Grady
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
Santa Cruz Public Libraries
<OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
Craft for "Found Things"
You could make Tree decorations from the juice can
lids. Before story
=
hour hot glue ribbon hangers on each (or punch holes
in 'em with a =
hammer and nail and let the children string ribbon
through the hole.) =
Allow children to decorate with stickers, glitter,
beads, etc.
I can't wait to see where this thread goes. This is a
group of people
=
after my own heart. We love children, books and odd
assortments of =
stuff. How cool!
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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My favorite was "Silly Day", when everyone (including
library staff)
dressed in mismatched colors and patterns, crazy
sunglasses, funny
hats,
etc. I read Underwear by Mary Elise Monsell, we sang
silly songs like
Boom,Chicka Boom by the Allards and Tooty Ta by Jean
Feldman. For our
craft, we had cut-outs of both "shorts" and "bloomer"
styles of
underwear that the children colored and then hung on
"clotheslines"
stretched across the library.
--
Susan Fisher
Bethesda Public Library
4905 Bethesda Road
Thompson Station, TN 37179
615.790.1887
fax: 615.760.8426
sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org
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One of my MANY favorite things is a snow storytime,
using Lois Ehlert's
Snowballs. After looking at the collage art
snowpeople, we lay out
paper
plates in 2 sizes, quilt batting, ribbon, buttons,
pasta- any and
everything
in the way of "add ons" for them to create their own
snowpeople. We
have
used them in displays along with the book to brighten
up a gloomy
January in
the library.
Among my favorite "food" programs are "If you give a
mouse a cookie"
and
"The doorbell rang" for a cookie program, and
"Pancakes, pancakes" with
The
story of Little Babaji. There are tons of things to do
with both
programs,
and they are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
Kathy Crawford
LaRue County Public Library
201 S. Lincoln Blvd.
Hodgenville, Ky. 42748
Phone:270.358.3851
Fax:270.358.8647
kathy_crawford@hotmail.com
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MissLeigh,
May I share two preschool crafts(both very easy)?
Paper strip highways - cut many colors of paper into
strips an inch or 2 wide. Give the kids a piece of
construction paper or cardstock to be the "town" and
glue sticks and markers, then show them how to make a
bridge, or stairs (folding the strips) or loop the
loops. Their imaginations will amaze you!
Packing peanut sculptures - corn starch packing
peanuts, when dipped on a wet sponge, will stick to
paper and each other. Save some from the book
shipments (or ask a bookstore for a bag; a little goes
a long way. In desperation, you can buy the colored
ones at the craft stores). Put out some damp sponges
in shallow pans (frozen dinner pans) for dipping and ½
sheets of cardstock for a base, plus plenty of paper
towels. Tell the kids to hold them together while
they count to 10, and to build HIGH!
Favorite book: Bark George (Feiffer)
(close second: Cow that Went Oink (Most)
Any chance you can compile and share with the list?
Elizabeth Murphy
Youth Librarian
Spicewood Springs Branch
Austin Public Library
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78759
(512)258-9282
fax (512)331-4435
elizabeth.murphy@ci.austin.tx.us
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Leigh,
Trying to come up with a favorite craft after more
than 20 years of
programs
would be extremely difficult for me, but I did come up
with one that is
a
lot of fun. It came from the Valentine's Day chapter
of my book. The
same
is true with books, but two that I particularly like
are "My Little
Sister
Ate One Hare" by Bill Grossman and "Hi, Pizza Man" by
Virginia Walter.
CRAFT:
Valentine sun catcher
1. Cut squares of clear Con-tac® paper. Cut heart
shaped frames from
construction paper.
2. Peel off the backing on one of the squares and
place it sticky side
up.
3. Have the children place one valentine frame on the
square. Inside
this
frame, have the children place several small hearts.
You can buy
various
size paper punches in the shape of a heart to make the
small hearts
quickly.
4. Sprinkle glitter inside the large heart.
5. Peel off the backing of another square of clear
Con-tac® paper and
carefully place it on the top of the first square.
This is something
an
adult might need to do, but the children can squeeze
out any air
bubbles to
seal the two sheets.
6. Cut around the heart frame, leaving a border of
Con-tac® paper.
Most
children can do this since it doesn't have to be
perfect because it
isn't
too noticeable. The children just have to be careful
not to cut inside
the
frame.
7. Since Valentine's Day is a time to show caring, you
might have each
child
make an extra
craft to share with a shut-in the family knows or take
the extras to a
nursing home.
You'll probably get as many different suggestions as
you get responses,
but
these are mine. (For today, at least! Ask me
tomorrow and you might
get
different ones.)
Susan Dailey
librarian and author of A Storytime Year
(www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
219-622-4691
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: name tags in storytime
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Jennifer,
I've used nametags for many, many years. At first I started with the
tags
on yarn, which the kids wore around their necks. However, I soon
discovered
that they either didn't want to wear the name tag or played with it during
the program, which I found distracting. (It might not bother you.)
Now the
kids get name tags that are simple graphics and have a magnet on the back.
(I laminate the tags, but that wouldn't be necessary.) Each child gets
to
choose their name tag at the beginning of the month. (Sometimes I use
them
for longer than a month.) At the end of the month or session, the
children
get to take the name tags home for their refrigerator. (Either I write
their names, the kids or their parents do. It depends on whether I
know the
kids by name already. I have a pretty faithful group and after the
first
month, I usually remember their names. As others have said, you often
can't
read the kids' names if you let them write their own.) The kids pick
up
their tags when they get to the storytime room and then they sit down.
When
everyone is ready, we say a little rhyme or sing a song during which the
children put their tags on a magnetic board. The first time I did
this, I
used "One Elephant Went Out to Play" which I associate with
Sharon, Lois and
Bram, but others probably sing it also. I put my tag on the board and
when
the elephant called "another elephant to come," the kids could
bring their
name tags up a few at a time. We'd count how many were on the board
and
sing the song again with that number of elephants. The advantage to
this
kind of activity is that the kids know we're always going to start the
program the same way, as well as the kids get some counting practice.
Sometimes the children have different name tags and have to bring them to
the board in a specific order, e.g. in the fall, the kids could choose
either a red, yellow, green or orange leaf and we sang the follow:
Oh, I See Red Leaves
(sung to "Pop Goes the Weasel")
Now that it is cooler outside
The trees are full of color
When I go for a fall walk
Oh, I see red leaves
Repeat with yellow, green and orange leaves
In this case, you are also reinforcing their knowledge of colors. The
disadvantage to doing nametags in this manner is that you don't have their
names during the program. (Although I've got to admit that unless the
tags
were very BIG, I probably couldn't read their name anyway, especially if
they were wiggling around!)
One more tip--If you buy shaped notepads like you can find at a teacher
supply store, you can run a page through a laminator and--presto!--you have
a colorful attractive nametag.
Is this as clear as mud? If you have any questions, feel free to get
in
touch with me directly. (I'd even share a few of the various opening
activities that I've used through the years.)
Hope this helps,
Susan Dailey
librarian and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
219-622-4691
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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Subject: Statement ALA Confidentiality and Privacy of Library Records
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Statement American Library Association Confidentiality and Privacy of =
Library Records
http://www.ala.org/news/privacy.html=20
Contact: Larra Clark, 312-280-5043=20
ALA News Release
For Immediate Release
December 10, 2001=20
The ALA is a professional organization with more than 60,000 members. Its =
mission is to promote the highest quality library and information =
services. To do this, our members establish policies and guidelines =
designed to help working librarians best fulfill their responsibilities to =
their local communities.=20
We all have been deeply touched by the events of September 11. Librarians, =
along with professionals in many fields, are struggling with long-held =
principles in light of the terrorist attacks and the ongoing war. We know =
from history that our principles are most challenged during times of =
crisis, and library patrons' privacy is one such principle.=20
America's libraries support President Bush and congressional leaders in =
our
nation's efforts to preserve and protect the many hard-fought freedoms we =
enjoy as Americans. Librarians are encouraged to study and understand =
state confidentiality laws and to cooperate with authorities within the =
guidelines provided by these laws. Librarians have a responsibility to =
protect the privacy of our patrons while responding to legitimate national =
security concerns.=20
If librarians do not follow state confidentiality laws and legal procedures=
, they run the risk of actually hindering ongoing law enforcement =
investigations. States created confidentiality laws to protect the privacy =
and freedoms Americans hold dear. These laws provide a clear framework for =
responding to national security concerns while safeguarding against random =
searches or invasions of privacy.=20
The ALA is not involved in the case in Delray Beach, Florida, and has =
neither condemned nor reprimanded the librarian, Kathleen Hensman.=20
The ALA respects librarians' hard work - sometimes under difficult =
circumstances -- and works to support and assist them.=20
American Library Association Public Information Office, 312-280-5043/5042, =
pio@ala.org
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From: "Nancy B." <nancyb@mt.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper:bald boy named Gordon
Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 14:01:16 CST
My patron is looking for a book she thinks is about a bald boy named =
Gordon who is always getting into trouble. It may be a picture book,
of =
interest to 2nd grade boys. Sound familiar to anyone?
Thanks.
Nancy Bostrom, Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library
Lewistown, Montana=20
nancyb@lewistownlibrary.org
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From: "Taylor Juvenile" <taylorjuv@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: clockmaker story
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Does anyone out there know the title of a story (or poem) about an old
clockmaker who dies and the clock stops working?
Thanks!
Gloria
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From: L larsen <llarsen64@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 14:01:29 CST
Hi All,
I am looking for a chapter book from the 50's about
two possibly Quaker sisters (maybe twins) that each
have rocking chairs made by their grandfather. The
chairs become attached and the girls quarrel. The
head of Tech services here remembers reading this as a
child.
TIA,
Laura Larsen
Children's Department
Russell Library, Middletown, CT
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From: <bkworm@mindspring.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper solved
Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 14:01:38 CST
I sent in a stumper about the seven friends who are on a journey and get
imprisoned by the king who forces them to do some tasks. One task is
to eat
a large amount of food, and one friend turns into fire and burns up the
food. Another task is to drink a large amount of water, which another
friend does by turning into an elephant. Thanks to Jackie Marquardt
who
knew this book was The King with Six Friends by Jay Williams. This
book is
out of print but available through interlibrary loan. Thanks!!!!
Mary Jones
Bailey Cove Library
Huntsville, AL
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From: "YPS Reference" <yps@barringtonarealibrary.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Jack Kent Book
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Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 14:01:44 CST
We need some help looking for a particular title by author Jack Kent
(The Caterpillar and the Polliwog). We've searched all known data bases
and are now appealing to our brain trust! Patron looking for a Jack Kent
picture book with the word Jake in the title. She remembers the line
"Jake, Jake for goodness sake". This is from her childhood...she's
afraid it may be out of print. Thanks for all your help.=20
Sharon Krause YPS Barrington Area Library
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From: "Cindi Carey" <ccarey@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Pheasant Hunt Stumper
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Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 14:01:51 CST
I have a stumper for the great minds of pubyac. Here is the
description:
A patron remembers a chapter book that her 5th grade teacher read to
her class about 20 years ago. It was about a boy and his dad who lived
on the outskirts of a hunting estate. The plot centers on a pheasant
hunt that the boy and his father foil some way. She thinks the title
is The Pheasant Hunt, author unknown.
Thanks. I have faith in you all.
Cindi Carey
Lacey, Washington
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From: Ed Wilson <skippy_ed@excite.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, speak@listhost.libct.org,
yalsa-bk@ala1.ala.org,
yalsa-l@ala1.ala.org
Subject: Middle School Summer Reading Lists
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Hi everyone (sorry for the cross-posting),
I have been asked to assist the school system revamp the Middle School
reading list. This is great because some of the books on the list are
out
of print and difficult to get a hold of etc. I was curious if anyone
had
any suggestions or completed lists for 6th through 8th grade.
Please send
to me off list and I will post responses to the various lists. TIA
Ed Wilson
Paraprofessional Librarian
Manchester Public Library
586 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
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From: "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fetch 'em and Eat 'em up ???
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Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 14:02:07 CST
A woman was in recently describing a book she read to her children 20-25 =
years ago. I am wondering if anyone recognizes this book and may be
able =
to provide me with the title.
In the book a boy encounters three or four dogs that help him through his =
trials. Two of the dogs names are possibly Fetch 'em and Eat 'em up.
The =
story is set in the time of knights and castles and has a magical element =
to it. =20
I'd appreciate any help you can give me!
Thanks in advance!
Alison Troy
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Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)839-5007 - voice
(715)833-5310 - fax
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
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From: "Heather Robinson" <heather@elgin.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper...Magic Drawer
Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 14:02:12 CST
Well, I've exhausted every reference book we own plus our OPAC and can't =
find this book that a patron remembers very fondly from her youth. It
=
is a fiction book about a little girl (she thinks) who discovers a magic =
drawer at her aunt's house. She pulls things from the drawer such as =
boots and a cape which take her on magical adventures.
If this sounds familiar to anyone, I would appreciate some ideas.
Many thanks,
Heather Robinson
heather@elgin.net
St. Thomas Public Library,
St. Thomas, Ontario CANADA
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From: "PUBYAC Moderator" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Listprocessor problems delay PUBYAC postings
Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 18:43:29 -0700
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You may have noticed you haven't received PUBYAC posting for 2-3 days.
Here
is why:
>From the Prairienet Tech Support people:
Just a quick update. The delivery lag has been attributed to a
corrupted
mail queue. Listproc is running and it is delivering, but at a
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In the meantime, we have routed outgoing Listproc mail to a difference
queue so more RECENT mail should be coming through. There will still
be
lags, although not as serious, since the slowdown is also affecting
INCOMING mail to the Listproc server. With luck the corrupted queue
can be
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From: "Sandra Pierce" <spierce@nwrls.lib.fl.us>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Bell that Wouldn't Ring
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Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 21:24:44 CST
I have a patron that is looking for a book with the title "The Bell
That
Wouldn't Ring" I have checked the usual places including
the
Storytellers Sourcebook and couldn't find any information.
A Library Page in my department remembers it being read to him in school
when he was about 2nd or 3rd grade and he is now 18. Thanks in advance
for your assistance.
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From: deb bodner <d_bodner@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: library card drive
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Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 21:24:51 CST
We take advantage of September being national library
card sign-up month and visit the second grade classes
in our local schools. We show a short video and talk
about the library. the kids are all given applications
and a brochure about the library's services. when the
kids come in for a library card, we give them a goodie
bag with a book mark, book care coloring book and a
book. We are warmly received in the schools but have
had a modest response. however we are a new library
system and I look for an improved response each year.
deb
YS librarian,
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From: "Kathy Crawford" <kathy_crawford@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: report suggestions
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I read a really good article by Patrick Jones in the Nov. issue of School
Library Journal in which he speaks about using the 40 developmental assets
that children need to succeed to measure our "success" by rather
than
relying strictly on statistics. He makes the point that in today's world of
internet, book superstores and videos, many of our traditional services are
offered elsewhere, hence the need to prove our value.
I would like to incorporate these assets into my monthly board reports as
well as in planning and providing services. However, there are 40 slightly
different assets for each of 4 age levels- infant, toddler, elementary, and
teenagers. The assets are broken down into 8 categories each of
support,
empowerment, boundaries and expectations, constructive use of time,
commitment to learning, positive values, social competencies an positive
identity. How can I go about using this information in board reports without
it being too lengthy? I think it is important for them to be aware of the
ways we impact the lives of children in our everyday service to them. I
think it would not only be good for the board to see, but would help me see
where I've come and where I need to go. Our schools are using this as a
guide for learning as well, and I think it could benefit us if we can show
them how we are helping to achieve their goals.
Have any of you done this? Does anyone have suggestions on format for this?
Kathy Crawford
LaRue County Public Library
201 S. Lincoln Blvd.
Hodgenville, Ky. 42748
Phone:270.358.3851
Fax:270.358.8647
kathy_crawford@hotmail.com
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From: Pam Mims <Pam.Mims@cityofcarrollton.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Lights Storytime
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Dear Pubyackers,
I want to thank everyone who sent songs, fingerplays, books and rhymes for a
Lights Storytime. I have compiled a list of the responses below:
The Very Lonely Firefly by Carle
Could you do something with traffic lights and either play red light, green
light or for little ones I just have a red and green light that you hold up
and have them pretend to be driving cars?
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
There is a nice song on Laurie Berkner's "Victor Vito" album
called "Moon,
moon, moon" that would be really nice in a baby or toddler storytime.
The
album was reccommended by one of my moms, and I really like it!
Mary Helen Sakellarios
Children's Librarian/Assistant Director
Palm Springs Public Library
217 Cypress Lane
Palm Springs, FL 33461
561-965-2204
fax: 561-964-2803
star light star bright first star i see tonight wish i may wish i
might
have the wish i wish tonight.
Miss Tina
Pam,
I've done a storytime the last few years that includes Christmas,
Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. I like to do a poem about candles or lights for
each holiday. I made colored "candles" on paper which I then
laminated. Then as the candles light up during the poem, I tape paper
flames onto the candles. I think all the poems I've used are in
Totline's
_1001 Rhymes and Fingerplays_.
At the end of the storytime, I remind the kids that people who celebrate
all of these holidays use candles. So no matter what you celebrate,
you
can use and share your "light" with others. Then we sing
_This Little
Light of Mine_. I just do the first verse.
Hope this helps,
Jennifer Harshberger
Jennifer Harshberger
Librarian, Children's Services
Harmony Library
4616 S. Shields
Fort Collins, CO 80526
970-204-8408
jharsh@julip.ci.fort-collins.co.us
Here are some fingerplays I've used:
Bend and stretch, reach for the stars.
There goes Jupiter, here comes Mars.
Bend and stretch, reach for the stars.
Stand on tip-e-toes, oh, so high!
Ring around the rocket ship, try to grab a star.
Star dust, star dust, fall where you are.
(sing to "Ring Around a Rosy")
5 little stars up in the sky, winking, twinking way up high.
1 came down from the sky so bright
For a little girl/boy who wished upon a star that night.
(repeat with 4, 3, 2, 1)
Look up in the sky, see the stars tonight.
Merrily twinkling way up high, sparkily and bright.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, count them all with me.
Round the fluffy clouds they dive, sparkling happily.
(sing to "Row, Row, Row the Boat")
Ann W. Moore
Schenectady Co. (NY) Public Library
scp_moore@sals.edu
Another activity I have used is a Hanukkah song, "Candles, Candles
Burning
Bright," as a flannelboard. I believe it is from "Hanukkah
Songs and Games"
by Don Cooper (a book and cassette set). It's a counting song and has
a
very
catchy tune.
Ann W. Moore
Schenectady Co (NY) Public Library
scp_moore@sals.edu
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