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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 3:48 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 709
PUBYAC Digest 709
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) No story at storytime (sniff!)
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
2) Patriotic performers
by "Cecilia Olinger" <ceci@lincolnheritage.lib.in.us>
3) Juneteenth program
by "Mary B. Pritting" <maryocean54@yahoo.com>
4) Programming survey
by jdishong@birchard.lib.oh.us
5) Re: Storytime for Two Year Olds
by Madelyn Littman <madbook52@yahoo.com>
6)
by "Berg, Carolyn" <CBerg@co.broome.ny.us>
7) RE: Places to Order Stickers
by "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
8) Re: Renaming "Storytime"
by "Heather Grady" <hgrady@acpl.lib.in.us>
9) Re: processing of book & cassette sets
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
10) Re: Storytime for Two Year Olds
by beth werking <bewerking@yahoo.com>
11) Carnival Ideas
by pcarlson@lbpl.org
12) Re: processing of book & cassette sets
by Julie Miller <jumiller@kcls.org>
13) Re: Storytime for Two Year Olds
by katherine rank <kr2346@yahoo.com>
14) Library Science article
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
15) RE: race car story hour
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
16) Audio/video phonics
by "Christine L. Tyner" <tynercl@yahoo.com>
17) Reading Club for 4-6 Graders
by "Beth Zambito" <bzambito@poklib.org>
18) multicultural connections
by L larsen <llarsen64@yahoo.com>
19) Re: PUBYAC digest 708
by "Michelle Ornat" <mornat@chesapeake.lib.va.us>
20) Children's French language collection
by Jane Greene <jg0023@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
21) RE: Safety songs and picture books
by "Diana Cook" <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
22) grade/reading levels
by Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
23) Saving Time Stumper
by April Mazza <waymail8@mln.lib.ma.us>
24) Mendhi program
by Marshall Shapiro <mshapiro@spokpl.lib.wa.us>
25) Re: Storytime for Two Year Olds
by "Kathy Crawford" <kathy_crawford@hotmail.com>
26) Programming for YA
by "Cheryl Callavini" <CHERYLC@coj.net>
27) Re: race car story hour
by Josephine Yaba <yabaj@epl.eburg.com>
28) RE: Storytime for Two Year Olds
by Maria Redburn <mredburn@irvinglibrary.org>
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: No story at storytime (sniff!)
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:22:17 CST
This was the first time this ever happened to me. With the nice weather
in the Northeast this week, today's toddler class was completely hyped
up. As I began reading,the noise level kept getting louder and LOUDER,
way beyond the usual. I went on to
a song or two and tried again to read a story, but to no avail. We went
on and did our St. Patrick's day crafts instead. Wouldn't you
know, I had our new children's librarian observing this class for the
first time. She correctly concluded that "we need to be
flexible" about storytime. That's for sure!
Laura Gruninger, Children's Librarian
Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: "Cecilia Olinger" <ceci@lincolnheritage.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Patriotic performers
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:23:36 CST
Hello Everyone,
I am looking for performers for the summer reading
program that =
have a patriotic theme. Do you have any suggestions for me? Please keep
=
in mind that we are in the southern part of Indiana and have a tight =
budget (as I'm sure everyone else does, too!) The performers should =
appeal to the younger age groups so puppet shows or plays, concerts or =
what have you would be terrific. Any thoughts?
By the way, I'm the new children's librarian at Lincoln
Heritage =
Public Library in Dale and am still trying to subscribe to pubyac...
Thanks for your help!!!
Cecilia Olinger
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From: "Mary B. Pritting" <maryocean54@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Juneteenth program
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:24:55 CST
Dear Pubyacers:
I would like to do a Juneteenth Program at my library. Has anyone done
one before and could you please share your ideas with me?
Thank you in advance.
Mary Pritting
Union Public Library
Union, NJ
maryocean54@yahoo.com
college hoops coverage
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From: jdishong@birchard.lib.oh.us
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Programming survey
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:26:09 CST
What a glorious afternoon in NW Ohio!
I want to survey the K-6th graders in our 15 elementary schools
concerning library programming. I have a draft survey and am on the
waiting list for a CD-Rom that has sample surveys. However, I'd
appreciate anyone faxing or emailing a copy of their surveys to me.
Thank you very much.
Judy Dishong
jdishong@birchard.lib.oh.us
fax: 419-334-4788
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From: Madelyn Littman <madbook52@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: Storytime for Two Year Olds
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:26:15 CST
Shelley,
We do a 2 year old storytime at our library. Although
we do not do a craft, we do many of the other things
in your post. However, we also use instruments and
create a marching band. This gets the kids up and
moving. Then I have a box of board books which I take
out and they have about 5 minutes to share the books
with the grownups who have brought them to the
session. It works out well, with finger puppets and
then a goodbye book to end the session.
Good luck!
Madelyn C. Littman
Ardsley Public Library
Ardsley, New York
--- Shelley Mortensen <smortensen@wmrlibrary.mb.ca>
wrote:
>
> We are about to embark on our first session of
> storytime for two year =
> olds at our Library. I have read through some of
> the resource material =
> on programming for this age group - such as
> "Storytimes for two year =
> olds", and plan to include fingerplays, short
> stories, and simple crafts =
> in a half hour program. The children are going to
> be accompanied by a =
> parent/caregiver. I wondered if those of you who
> have done programming =
> for this age group had any suggestions that would
> help make this program =
> a success - either things that you wished you had
> known before you =
> started, or things you have learned by doing!=20
>
> Thanks for your assistance!
>
> Shelley
>
> Shelley Mortensen, Assistant Librarian
> Western Manitoba Regional Library
> SMortensen@wmrlibrary.mb.ca
>
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From: "Berg, Carolyn" <CBerg@co.broome.ny.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:28:39 CST
Hi everyone,
We just tried a weekly program and called it the Chapter by
Chapter
Club. It was held for one hour every Thursday after school from 3:30 to
4:30. Unfortunately, I only had 3 children participate, but I really
enjoyed it and think the kids did also. I wrote a brief synopsis of the
chapters I read each week, and then the following week I would begin
each
session reading the synopsis so that we all could remember what had
happened
previously. I served hot chocolate with big marshmallows and a variety
of
cookies. I used The 13th Floor: A Ghost Story by Sid
Fleischman,which
is
an exciting, time-travel adventure and not too long. Because it was
the
first time I had ever tried this, I wasn't sure how long or how many
pages I
could read during a session. It lasted for 6 weeks. You can read
about
20
pages, but I will probably do a little less and include more discussion
if I
do it again. I made up a couple of crossword puzzles about the book
and we
did a couple of very simple 10-question trivia quizzes. I was amazed at
how
many details including character's names that these kids remembered.
The
club was designed for ages 8 to 12, and I had a third grader and two
fourth
graders.
I'm planning on trying it again for a four week period in the
spring. The kids who attended before mentioned they would bring some
friends with them, so I'm hoping the numbers will increase. This time
I'm
going to call it the After School Reading Club and plan on reading one
or
two short stories and discussing them each week. I will probably also
include some puzzles and trivia quizzes. The biggest disadvantage of
reading one book for the entire time is new kids attending after one or
two
sessions. Except for the summary of chapters read previously, they
really
are coming in a little clueless. That's why I'm going to try individual
stories. Wish me luck!
Sincerely,
Carolyn Berg
Broome County Public Library
Binghamton, NY 13901
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From: "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Places to Order Stickers
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I just ordered stickers from SmileMakers for our summer reading program,
and
I used a P.O. They arrived within three days of my faxing my order.
I
would check again if I were you.
Robin Benoit
Children's Librarian
Fairport Public Library
1 Village Landing
Fairport, New York 14450
716-223-9091
rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
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Subject: Places to Order Stickers
Hi There-
I'm interested in getting some great stickers for my
library. Anyone know where I can get stickers such as
those that say "I got my library card today," and
other pro-reading stickers? Smilemakers requires
pre-payment
and I want to use a purchase order. Can anyone make
any good recommendations? Please send replies to
mailforelaine@yahoo.com. Thank you!
Elaine
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From: "Heather Grady" <hgrady@acpl.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
<sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
Subject: Re: Renaming "Storytime"
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:28:51 CST
We use "Crafts & Fun" with the empahsis on the word crafts helping
draw
people in. I have a hard time getting people to storytime, and that
carrot seems to help.
Heather Grady
Heather Grady
Allen County Public Library
Shawnee Branch
Fort Wayne, IN
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: processing of book & cassette sets
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:32:24 CST
We switched to Janway bags that close with velcro. (Clear plastic on
one
side, bright nylon on the other.) You can buy hooks and hanging racks
for
them, but we keep them in a special book truck that has browsing bins.
Some
adult ESL (etc.) kits are just shelved, and they seem to stand upright
enough. I don't imagine they would in a children's room, though!
Susan Veltfort wrote:
> We've been processing our book and cassette sets, or "kits" for
the
> younger children in the hang-up style plastic bags for many years.
Problem
> is: bags fall apart, they are hard to open and close, not all our
> libraries have bars to hold them, etc, etc. Now we are considering
> changing how we process.
>
> What have you found that works best?
>
> Reply to me directly and I will summarize the results.
>
> Thanks,
> Susan Veltfort
> Children's Materials Coordinator
> King County Library System
> 960 Newport Way NW
> Issaquah, WA 98027
> 425-369-3330 voice
> 425-369-3332 fax
> susanv@kcls.org
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From: beth werking <bewerking@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Storytime for Two Year Olds
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:33:13 CST
A tip for programming with two's!
Have a box, bag or container to put your stories and
other "stuff" in. Two's love to explore and unless you
want your storytime elements scattered amonst the
kids, keep it under wraps until you are ready to
present. Also, use lots of music--especially familiar
songs and you can repeat a song or fingerplay a few
times over--And have fun!
--- Shelley Mortensen <smortensen@wmrlibrary.mb.ca>
wrote:
>
> We are about to embark on our first session of
> storytime for two year =
> olds at our Library. I have read through some of
> the resource material =
> on programming for this age group - such as
> "Storytimes for two year =
> olds", and plan to include fingerplays, short
> stories, and simple crafts =
> in a half hour program. The children are going to
> be accompanied by a =
> parent/caregiver. I wondered if those of you who
> have done programming =
> for this age group had any suggestions that would
> help make this program =
> a success - either things that you wished you had
> known before you =
> started, or things you have learned by doing!=20
>
> Thanks for your assistance!
>
> Shelley
>
> Shelley Mortensen, Assistant Librarian
> Western Manitoba Regional Library
> SMortensen@wmrlibrary.mb.ca
>
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From: pcarlson@lbpl.org
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Subject: Carnival Ideas
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:33:22 CST
Several people were kind enough to ask for a list of games so here are
the
ones I can remember. A lot of them are adaptable to other themes. I use
the
same ones over and over with a different twist.
Harry Potter and the Carnival at Los Altos
Gringott's Bank-O - a Plinko game with gold coins at the bottom; also
fun
for giving out bookmarks at class visits. Ever since watching The Price
is
Right, I have always wanted a Plinko game so I made my own. I used a 4x4
piece of pegboard and hammered in rows of nails, put foamboard bumpers
around three sides and covered the whole thing with a thin piece of
plastic
- laminator film works well. I glued two poker chips together and
dropped
them onto the board which was leaning against a table and voila - it
worked!
Hagrid's Three-Headed Dog Three in a Row Toss - use a cardboard box
divided
into sections by other pieces of cardboard. Use a small rubber ball or
beanbag for tossing.
Peaves and Company Ghost Roll - use a long box propped on books to make
it
slant. Place cardboard dividers at one end. Place a ghost numbered 1, 2,
or
3 in each division. Numbers are for giving tickets.
Wily Wizard Hat Throw - cut a hole in the top of a box (cut off the
bottom
so you can lift to retrieve balls. Make a flared hat to fit in the hole.
Use lightweight plastic balls for tossing.
Slither into the Chamber of Secrets - This is a progressive board game
that
I created and laminated.
Light the Floating Goblet of Fire - Fill a plastic blanket box halfway
with
water. Float plastic goblets with small plastic rings around the bottoms
for ballast. Toss yellow ping pong balls for the flame effect.
Dobby's Spooky Sock Walk - like a cake walk; everyone was given a number
and walked around a circle of laminated sock pictures. When the music
stopped, a number was called and that person got a book.
Diagon Alley Back to School Bounce - pie tins glued to a foam board,
using
odd shaped (we used rubber skulls) so they wouldn't bounce out
completely;
small prizes were in some of the tins
Magical Creature Ring-A-Ding - styrofoam board with various types of
suckers stuck in it. Players tossed small plastic rings and whatever was
ringed was what they got.
Dr. Seuss on the Loose
Cat in the Hat Toss - see Wily Wizard Hat Toss above
Sneetches Star Race - cut out four stars from poster board, punch a hole
in
each, and thread a string through. Tie one end of the string to a chair.
Players hold the other end and at the signal, jiggle their strings to
race
the stars down the string to the chair.
Yertle the Turtle Stacking - I used small wooden colored blocks from a
purchased set to give them different shapes. Three or four players
compete
at a time to see who can make the highest stack in a minute.
McElligott's Pool - draw or cut out a Dr. Seuss character, wrap tightly
in
plastic wrap and place at bottom of large bucket or pot (I use a plastic
cauldron). Fill the pot 3/4 full of water. Drop poker chips from
shoulder
high to try to land on the figure. Movement of the water will cause the
chips to land in unexpected places. Not as easy as it sounds.
Oh the Places You'll Go Maze - follow colored tape lines on the floor
and
race three or four people at a time walking quickly.
500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins - staple or tape securely small paper
party
hats to the wall. Toss small balls into them from about 2 feet away.
One Fish Two Fish Fish for a Prize - set up a plastic pool (no water)
and
put in small prizes with paper clips attached to them. Make fishing
poles
from thin wooden dowels, tying small, strong magnets to the end of a
string.
My Many Colored Days - jellybeans hidden in large plastic box of rice
(we
use a blanket box). Use large slotted spoons to scoop out. Shake the
rice
off and keep what's left. Can also use wrapped candies, shells, M&Ms -
whatever.
Our prizes are the carnival type available from Oriental Trading
Company.
We also use bookmarks, candy, and other things to fit the theme.
Everyone
gets a book bag to store their loot in. Everyone also gets a paperback
book
from our cart of donated books.
This is probably way more than you need to know but it's fun for me to
share with you all.
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From: Julie Miller <jumiller@kcls.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: processing of book & cassette sets
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we here at fwr still use the bags. for us, the white containers take up
too much shelf space. we bought a freestanding circular rack to hold the
bags. two actually, one for fic & one for dewey #s. we replace the bags
as needed.
Quoting Susan Veltfort <susanv@kcls.org>:
> We've been processing our book and cassette sets, or "kits" for
the
> younger children in the hang-up style plastic bags for many years.
> Problem
> is: bags fall apart, they are hard to open and close, not all our
> libraries have bars to hold them, etc, etc. Now we are considering
> changing how we process.
>
> What have you found that works best?
>
> Reply to me directly and I will summarize the results.
>
> Thanks,
> Susan Veltfort
> Children's Materials Coordinator
> King County Library System
> 960 Newport Way NW
> Issaquah, WA 98027
> 425-369-3330 voice
> 425-369-3332 fax
> susanv@kcls.org
>
>
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From: katherine rank <kr2346@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Storytime for Two Year Olds
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:33:35 CST
i have been doing storytimes for two year olds for 3
years now. i have found that they need repetition.
doing the same type of things or keeping the same
schedule of things is very helpful. my groups love
flannel board stories in which they get to put the
characters on the board. keep you stories short.
also, music is great. get them to follow your actions
in a dance. it helps them open up to you.
email me if you want any details about specific
storytime programs that i have done.
katie
--- Shelley Mortensen <smortensen@wmrlibrary.mb.ca>
wrote:
>
> We are about to embark on our first session of
> storytime for two year =
> olds at our Library. I have read through some of
> the resource material =
> on programming for this age group - such as
> "Storytimes for two year =
> olds", and plan to include fingerplays, short
> stories, and simple crafts =
> in a half hour program. The children are going to
> be accompanied by a =
> parent/caregiver. I wondered if those of you who
> have done programming =
> for this age group had any suggestions that would
> help make this program =
> a success - either things that you wished you had
> known before you =
> started, or things you have learned by doing!=20
>
> Thanks for your assistance!
>
> Shelley
>
> Shelley Mortensen, Assistant Librarian
> Western Manitoba Regional Library
> SMortensen@wmrlibrary.mb.ca
>
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Library Science article
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:33:41 CST
Hi - I just read and responded to the article written by Sony Barari - =
however, I sent it to the editor of the newsletter rather than Sony =
himself. I understand other people began correspondence with him as well
=
and that the article was supposedly intended to be funny - however, I =
found it not at all amusing and very offensive. I wonder how many other
=
programs or departments have been slammed in the name of humor? My guess
=
is none, so I sent this out:=20
I have just read the article written by Sony Barari concerning the =
graduate program in Library Science and am not only offended, but =
appalled. As part of your mission statement reads:=20
We strive to accomplish this goal on a daily basis by reporting the =
truth in an informed, responsible and ethical way to inform and =
enlighten members of our community, and provoke thoughtful responses, =
dialogue and action.
I would like to remind you that the article in no way represented =
"truth" and was not written from an informed or responsible point of =
view. I am sure that rather than feeling "enlightened," your readers =
felt shocked and disgusted that it was even printed.
Perhaps Barari doesn't comprehend the value of libraries to communities,
=
but those of us who would like to be able to read what we like without =
having to shell out money to Barnes and Noble or Borders certainly do. =
In order to maintain libraries, there must be trained individuals, and =
the article that was printed is not only dismissive of their educational
=
background ("I don't even think you need a GED to successfully put books
=
on shelves. Hell, a properly trained monkey with a fancy hat could =
probably do that"), but is also sexist ("As far as I can remember,
every
=
librarian with whom I have ever come in contact has been a socially =
inept housewife who needs a little extra income to help out around the =
homestead.")
I hope that somebody consults a lawyer (a profession that at least =
Barari can respect), and that a librarian helps him "retrieve =
information" that allows somebody to sue you and your colleagues for =
allowing an immature and untalented satirist to make such blatantly =
distasteful and offensive remarks.
Sincerely,=20
Melissa MacLeod
a.k.a. socially inept housewife, trained monkey sans funny hat, =
overzealous school marm who esteems to being able to apply my =
theoretical knowledge to making bathtub gin.
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: race car story hour
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:34:55 CST
I recently did something similar. For the toddlers, a good book is
"Vroom Vroom!: A pop-up race
to the finish by Steve Augarde. It is a toy and moveable and was very
popular. For a craft
we dipped inexpensive matchbox cars into tempera paint and made tracks
on white paper. They
had a blast.
Laura Gruninger, Youth Services Librarian
Mercer County Library System
Lawrence HQ
Lawrenceville, NJ
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Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 11:07 PM
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Subject: race car story hour
Hi,
We are planning a story hour featuring race cars. Does
anyone have any suggestions re books, songs,
fingerplays, crafts, bulletin boards,
reproducibles,anything-- that would tie in with this
theme? I will be glad to post a compilation of
everything I receive, as well as what we already have
planned, to the list!.
Thanks greatly,
Nadine
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Nadine Lipman
Head of Children's Services
Waterford Public Library
Waterford, CT 06385
email: booklover32@yahoo.com
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From: "Christine L. Tyner" <tynercl@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Audio/video phonics
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:36:21 CST
Can anyone recommend phonics instructional tools that
are either audio or video for the children's area? We
have a set of Hooked on Phonics at the main library.
Is there anything that you would recommended for
patrons who are asking for this kind of thing? Please
reply to tynercl@yahoo.com and I will
compile and
post. Thank you for your help.
Christine
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Betty Warmack Branch Library
Grand Prairie, TX
972-237-5773
972-237-5779 fax
tynercl@yahoo.com
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From: "Beth Zambito" <bzambito@poklib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Reading Club for 4-6 Graders
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:43:57 CST
Hi all,
This summer, my library will be hosting a book discussion club for 4-6
graders in the summer. It's my first year as a children's librarian, and
I
haven't done anything like this before. I'm hoping some of you may have
some
suggestions for interesting, quick reads that might appeal to this age
group.
Also, if anyone has run such a club in the past, any suggestions on how
to
structure the program would be very helpful. For example, what kinds of
questions do you ask to lead the group in discussion, etc?
Thanks in advance for any help offered. You may contact me through the
lsit
or at the below email address.
Regards,
Beth
Beth M. Zambito
Children's Librarian
Adriance Memorial Library
93 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 485-3445 x3329
bzambito@poklib.org
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From: L larsen <llarsen64@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: multicultural connections
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:44:03 CST
Hi everyone,
We here at Russell library are hoping to do a
library-wide multicultural fair in October. I am
hoping that someone out there has some experience with
this. We're looking to have people or organizations
in the community come in and share something (dance,
crafts, food etc...)We don't have a ton of money for
this event. So far we have discussed contacting local
restaurants, dance studios, martial arts schools and
music schools. I would love to hear your ideas, and
if your event was successful. TIA
Please post off-list, and I will post back with
results!
Laura Larsen
llarsen64@yahoo.com
Russell Library
Middletown, CT 06457
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From: "Michelle Ornat" <mornat@chesapeake.lib.va.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: PUBYAC digest 708
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:45:31 CST
Hi all,=20
I'm looking for basic instructions for creating pathfinders for
children's =
subjects. I'm trying to teach a staff member how to do bibliographies
and =
pathfinders.
Thanks in advance!
Michelle
Michelle V. M. Ornat
Children's Librarian
Indian River Library
Chesapeake Public Library System
757-420-5804
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From: Jane Greene <jg0023@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Children's French language collection
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:45:43 CST
Does anyone have an children's French language collection targeted
toward
African or Haitian immigrants who are native French speakers or toward
Iranian or Vietnamese immigrants who also speak French?
What is the scope of your collection? How big is it, and how much do you
spent on it annually? Who are your vendors?
If you have a French collection but cannot answer these questions, would
it be possible for you to put me in touch with someone at your library
who
might be able to answer them?
Thank you.
Jane Greene
Adult Services Librarian
Quince Orchard Library
Montgomery County Public Libraries
15831 Quince Orchard Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
TEL: 240-777-0208
FAX: 240-777-0202
EMAIL: greenj@mont.lib.md.us
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From: "Diana Cook" <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Safety songs and picture books
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:45:49 CST
Hi PubYaccers,
I have a few songs, etc. for Kevin, but I also need your help.
Apparently I
copied this in error and cannot remember which book I copied it from; I
thought it was some kind of circle time book but I can't find it. So if
anyone can help me with the missing line(s), I would be grateful.
Here is the one with the line missing:
IF YOU GET LOST
If you get lost someplace in town,
Don't talk to strangers (shake head)
Look for a police officer
To keep you out of danger.
Tell her what your name is
And where your house is too (nod head)
(missing line)
or bring your mother to you.
Here are the other items I have to offer for safety storytime:
BE SAFE AND BUCKLE UP (FARMER IN THE DELL TUNE)
Take time to buckle up (clap clap) (two times)
(motion of buckling up)
Riding in the car
Be safe and buckle up!(clap clap)
DIAL 911
Dial 9-1-1
You'll hear them say
That help's on the way
If you need help
you know what to do
Call the police, the firehouse too
Just dial 9-1-1 that's what you do!
Dial 9-1-1!
(ANOTHER 911 ITEM, TUNE OF MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB)
9-1-1 is the number to call, number to call, number to call
9-1-1 is the number to call, when you need some help
you could add: when there is a fire, or when someone is sick
CROSSING THE STREET
One, two, three (hold up fingers for each number)
I'm as careful as can be (point to self)
The cars are so big (indicate with hands how big)
and I'm so little (point to self)
So before I take a step (hold up hand in stop position)
I look both left and right(look left and right)
Then I cross the street (take a step forward)
When there are no cars in sight (nod, take a few steps, clap hands)
I'M A POLICE OFFICER
I'm a police officer, with my star
I help people near and far
If you have a problem
call on me
and I'll be there, 1-2-3!
These are all I have, but I would love more if anyone else has any to
share.
I wish I had written down the book(s) these came from because safety
stuff
for the little guys is hard to come by....
Good Luck Kevin!
Diana Cook
dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca
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From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Kevin Clement
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:13 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Safety songs and picture books
I am preparing a safety program for June 2002 geared for children age
5-12. There will be representatives for various organizations to give
safety pep talks. I will also include a short safety story hour. If
anyone has a suggestions of songs (I really need some safety songs) and
stories, I would appreciate you passing them to me.
I have collected a few titles such as Officer Buckle and Gloria; I am
Fire; Dinosaurs, Beware! and the Loewen series.
Thanks in advance
Kevin
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From: Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: grade/reading levels
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:45:55 CST
Hello Oh Helpful Ones,
I am passing this request on for a coworker. She had a request from a
patron for sources to help provide the grade level or reading level for
a
book. These are newly published books in english and spanish and will
not
be listed in some of the usual sources. Please send you replies to
sakowski@grayson.edu. Thank you
for your help. Belinda
Belinda Sakowski
E-Mail: sakowski@grayson.edu
Sherman Public Library Phone: (903)892-7240
421 N. Travis
Fax: (903) 892-7101
Sherman, Texas 75090
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From: April Mazza <waymail8@mln.lib.ma.us>
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Subject: Saving Time Stumper
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:47:15 CST
Hello all,
Here's another book stumper:
A patron remembers a picture book she may have read 8-10 years ago (It
sounded vaguely familiar to me but none of our staff could recall it)
about a man who wants to save time so he wears his clothes to bed, eats
breakfast at night and lunch in the morning, and other things like that
but she couldn't remember exactly. Eventually he realizes this is not a
good way to save time...for one thing his clothes are always wrinkled!
Any help is greatly appreciated! I always have such great luck asking
the group! Feel free to reply on or off list.
Thanks,
April Mazza
Youth Services
Wayland Free Public Library
5 Concord Road
Wayland MA 01778
(508) 358-2308
amazza@mln.lib.ma.us
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From: Marshall Shapiro <mshapiro@spokpl.lib.wa.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Mendhi program
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:47:23 CST
We are planning to do a Mendhi program (is it still in vougue?) and
wanted
to know:
What kind of kits we should purchase?
How much are the best ones?
How long will the tatoo last on the person's skin? Can it
rub off with baby oil if needed?
Thanks for you input.
Marshall Shapiro
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From: "Kathy Crawford" <kathy_crawford@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Storytime for Two Year Olds
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:47:30 CST
In our toddler program, I have found interactive books, and lift the
flaps
and pop-ups to be really successful. They love "If you're happy and you
know
it" by David A Carter, "Wide mouthed frog" and "Who
hops" by Katie
Davis.
"my little red toolbox" is also a popular item- we keep it and other
pop-ups
just for programs. We don't do much in the way of crafts except
occasionally, since they are here for such a short while. I usually send
something home- a coloring sheet, etc. The moms also love it when I
send
home "extras" like suggested books, fun and healthy snacks like
reindeers
out of graham cracker or bread in a triangle and pretzel antlers, topped
with peanut butter, for example. I also send home recipes for play clay
and
other ideas for things they can do together. We include a lot of music-
all
types. Yesterday we listened to part of "cloudburst" from Grofe's
Grand
Canyon Suite and made thunder and rain with our rhythm instruments-
containers with a bit of rice in them, taped tightly. They asked to hear
it
again!
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: "Cheryl Callavini" <CHERYLC@coj.net>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Programming for YA
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:47:39 CST
Jacksonville (FL) Public Library is seeking information to help us
expand our programming for adults and young adults. Please take the
time to complete the following survey and return it to me off-list. I
will summarize results for the list.
This e-mail is cross-posted to PUBLIB, PUBYAC, and FL-LIB. Please
excuse any duplication.
Thank you in advance.
Attendance:
1. Do you count young adult programming separately, or is it included
with either children's or adult programming?
2. Do you compare the number of actual attendees to the number of
customers expected to attend at each program?
3. Do you measure the number of customers you have to turn away at
each
program?
4. What other/additional statistics do you keep regarding adult
program
attendance?
5. What statistics do you keep on how attendees found out about a
program?
Customer satisfaction:
1. Do you keep statistics regarding customer satisfaction?
2. Do you collect statistics regarding customer's rating of the
program
presentation? How do you measure this?
3. Do you collect statistics regarding customer's rating of the
program's content? How do you measure this?
4. Do you collect statistics regarding customer's rating of the
physical environment? How do you measure this?
5. What other/additional statistics do you collect regarding customer
satisfaction?
6. Do you keep track of how much it costs to put on each program?
Thank you in advance for your help.
B. Heather Campbell, Senior Librarian
Big Kahuna of Main Fiction
Main Library Volunteer Coordinator
Literature and History Department
Jacksonville Public Library
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
heatherc@coj.net 904-630-2367
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to
get better. It's not. -- Dr. Seuss in _The Lorax_
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From: Josephine Yaba <yabaj@epl.eburg.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: race car story hour
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:47:48 CST
Hi,
I did a transportation theme that went really well. Here are the car
books I used. Hope this helps!
Books:
In the drivers seat by Max Haynes
Tooth-gnasher superflash by Daniel Pinkwater
Song:
Car Song (tune BINGO)
Look at my bright shiny car
I'm driving it today-o
C-A-R (beep) (beep)
C-A-R (beep) (beep)
C-A-R (beep) (beep)
I'm driving it today-o
--
Josephine Yaba
Children's and Young Adult Librarian
Ellensburg Public Library
209 N. Ruby, Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 962-7250
free email!
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From: Maria Redburn <mredburn@irvinglibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Storytime for Two Year Olds
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:47:54 CST
Our librarians use ellisons that are laminated with plastic knifes stuck
inside them for our closing song. The kids get very excited about the
closing song at the end of storytime. We give one to each child and
caregiver, then have them bring them up at the end of storytime. It
gives
us a headcount and a fun activity for the child. Our system has used
stars
for twinkle twinkle little star, bears for teddy bear turn around, fish
for
three little fishes etc.
-----Original Message-----
From: Shelley Mortensen [mailto:smortensen@wmrlibrary.mb.ca]
Sent: Tuesday March 12, 2002 10:12 PM
To: Pubyac
Subject: Re: Storytime for Two Year Olds
We are about to embark on our first session of storytime for two year =
olds at our Library. I have read through some of the resource material
=
on programming for this age group - such as "Storytimes for two year =
olds", and plan to include fingerplays, short stories, and simple crafts
=
in a half hour program. The children are going to be accompanied by a =
parent/caregiver. I wondered if those of you who have done programming
=
for this age group had any suggestions that would help make this program
=
a success - either things that you wished you had known before you =
started, or things you have learned by doing!=20
Thanks for your assistance!
Shelley
Shelley Mortensen, Assistant Librarian
Western Manitoba Regional Library
SMortensen@wmrlibrary.mb.ca
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