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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: Friday, March 15, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 711
PUBYAC Digest 711
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Mother Goose storytime
by Kristin Arnett <karnett@pcl.lib.wa.us>
2) re:Sony Barari article
by Mark Decker <mdecker@jefferson.lib.co.us>
3) Re: Adult summer reading program
by "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
4) Re: No story at storytime (sniff!)
by children@wlaf.lib.in.us
5) Re: Lost Lemony Snicket
by Miss Jane <jdeangel@mukcom.lib.wi.us>
6) Sony Barari article info.
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
7) Re: Library Science article
by "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
8) Thank you for the newsletters!
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
9) Children's Magazines
by Katie Clark <KClark@mail.jcpl.lib.in.us>
10) Re: Carnival
by "Amber.M Potter" <Amber.M.Potter@state.tn.us>
11) Re: Baseball and/or football activities and fingerplays...
by "Amber.M Potter" <Amber.M.Potter@state.tn.us>
12) Re: Library Science article
by Shannan Sword <slsword2000@yahoo.ca>
13) RE: Patriotic performers
by "Roberta Meyer" <roberta@effinghamlibrary.org>
14) Re: Mendhi program
by Molloy <emolloy@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
15) Re: Mendhi program
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
16) Diversity Storytime?
by "Lani Clarke" <laniclarke@mindspring.com>
17) RE: Summer Reading Program Theme
by "Roger & Anne Hall" <annehall@iclub.org>
18) RE: Library Science article
by "Katy Grant" <imzadi@thepoint.net>
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From: Kristin Arnett <karnett@pcl.lib.wa.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Mother Goose storytime
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Hello everyone,
I'm considering offering a Mother Goose-themed storytime/celebration for
preschoolers this spring. If anyone has done this before with success
and
has any unique/fun ideas to share, I'd love to hear them!
Thanks,
Kristin Starnes Arnett, MLS
Youth Services Librarian
karnett@pcl.lib.wa.us
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From: Mark Decker <mdecker@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: re:Sony Barari article
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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:47:14 CST
Hi all,
Before anyone gets too worked up about the satirical writing regarding
libraries, you might want to read Barari's apology/explanation:
"Sometimes negative attention forces you to stop and wonder: what
exactly
are we doing as comedians and satirists? While the bulk of satire may
seem
relatively superficial and too often topical to provide any real and
lasting
value from an intellectual standpoint, it does serve as a magnifying
glass
for that brief moment in which it is read, intensifying the reader's
scrutiny upon the subject at hand. Like any other mode of expression,
however, it cannot function at all without attention. In this way it may
be
like a gross New York Post tabloid, but the objectives cannot be
systematically simplified and subsequently relegated to some recess of
literary darkness.
As an immutable fact, any piece of such satire, when written with edge
and
conviction and compounded with a large body of attention, must then
cause
agitation among its readers. I will neither decry this as unfortunate,
nor
laud it as beneficial. It is simply a fact, and by that virtue the piece
must meet with resistance. Is it merely that "good taste and humour are
a
contradiction in terms," as Malcolm Muggeridge stated, or is there a
greater
underlying propensity to infuriate when relating some agenda, be it
political, ideological, or otherwise? This is the paradox in which the
satirist resides, and the consternation of some is an inevitable
corollary.
Charles Dickens mused, "I believe no satirist could breathe this air. If
another Juvenal or Swift could rise up among us tomorrow, he would be
hunted
down. If you have any knowledge of our literature, and can give me the
name
of any man, American born and bred, who has anatomised our follies as
people, and not as this or that party, and who has escaped the foulest
and
most brutal slander, the most inveterate hatred and intolerant pursuit;
it
will be a strange name in my ears, believe me."
Logically enough the primary group so roused is that which is the focus
of
the satirist's meditation. Regardless of how much acclaim is received
from
other demographics, it is the negative feedback that must necessarily
garner
so much attention. Perhaps this is poetic justice to the satirist, but
the
positive is the subsequent opening of dialogue, both beautiful and
profane,
and the creation of a forum for discussion on the salient topic. Indeed,
does not the projected illiteracy and ignorance of the author do nothing
less than mediate the ensuing dialogue? Ronald Knox, in describing the
institution of American satire, contended that "the hall-mark of
American
humour is its pose of illiteracy." From Shakespeare to The Onion, this
is
true not only of the American incarnation, but of humor in general. To
pretend illiteracy is certainly not to be uneducated, but to be tame is
indeed to preclude progression. If one can overcome initial offense and
examine the satire's intent more closely, the impetus shifts from one of
dismay to one of epistemology, and the inherent ambiguity of the
author's
objective serves as a powerful catalyst for reflection. If some are
disillusioned, it is not especially of import, as many more will proceed
from that disillusionment to insight, to intelligence and understanding,
and
finally, to laughter.
For those who still require further and more specific explanation, I
assure
you that I have the utmost respect for librarians and their profession.
I
can't imagine anything more vital and integral to academia than
information
dispersal and communication. Which is precisely the point of the article
I
wrote. I hoped that the juxtaposition of such a clearly noble profession
with some of the gross stereotypes associated with it would help
enlighten
the reader as to the clear chasm that separates informed and misinformed
formation of opinions. I chose library science as the catalyst for this
concept because I felt the disparity between common sense and
misconception
was the greatest here. The extreme sensitivity of the library community
was
foolishly omitted from these considerations.
Now, I sent an apology/explanation to the Daily Bruin as soon as I
realized
what an uproar my article had created, in the hopes that they would
print
it. Being recently told by the editor that it is not the policy of that
paper to print apologies or follow-ups, I am resorting to statements of
this
nature. On a more personal note, let me tell you a little about myself
that
might help ground the article more clearly. Ever since I can remember, I
have absolutely loved to read. In elementary and junior high school, I
actually had my mom pick me up an hour after school got out so that I
could
hang out in the library and read. Inevitably, some shushing and dirty
glances did occur, but for the most part I have maintained a great
relationship with the librarians who I dealt with in the past, and
respect
them deeply. In fact, my best friend's mother is a librarian (the
housewife
"type"), and I think that she is a wonderful person, and that her job
is
infinitely important to the kids and adults in my small hometown. As for
college, I can't even begin to describe the amount of time (aside from
studying) that I've spent here at the UCLA libraries. From days spent in
the
book stacks, to lazy afternoons looking through archived Time magazines,
I
have utilized and enjoyed the libraries here as much as anyone else. I
have
cherished the opportunity to watch films from D.W. Griffith to old TV
episodes in the media lab. I am not a moron, and I realize that it takes
a
lot of time, effort, and skill to orchestrate a library system as
massive as
the one here at UCLA, and others like it around the world. I am very
sincere
in this, and am now getting frustrated by the constant and numerous
attacks
directed at me. It is my hope that these apologies and explanations are
considered by the library community. For fear that I may never again be
welcome in a library, even as I move on to law school next year, I would
like to take the opportunity to thank all of you now for the knowledge
and
experiences gained in your buildings. Thanks for the memories. - Sony
Barari
Thanks,
Mark Decker
Jefferson County Public Library
Belmar Library
555 S. Allison Pkwy
Lakewood City Commons
Lakewood, CO 80225
720-963-0900
mdecker@jefferson.lib.co.us
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From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Adult summer reading program
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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:47:22 CST
In the Sno-Isle Regional Library System in Washington State the Adult
and
Teen Summer Reading are run almost the same. Adults and teens are
invited to
write short reviws for the books they read. The reviews are posted in
the
library, and the form has a tear off entry for prize drawings throughout
the
summer. Prizes at our branch included movie passes and Starbucks coffee
coupons (a popular beverage in Western Washington!) Some years the
Friends
of the Library have asked local businesses for prize donations. Linda
Allen,
Monroe WA
>From: "Sparta Library" <spartalibrary@centurytel.net>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
>Subject: Adult summer reading program
>Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 11:29:14 CST
>
>
>Does anyone out there have any experiences with doing
multi-generational
>summer reading program. I plan the young adult summer reading program,
but
>have had some lean numbers and would like to expand the program to
include
>adults also. I will still plan some activities exclusively for teens.
Has
>anyone run a program like this? How did you set it up? What sort
of
>records did you keep or ask participants to keep? Any special
programming
>ideas?
>
>Thanks,
>Lisa Wold
>Sparta Free Library, Sparta, WI
>
>
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From: children@wlaf.lib.in.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: No story at storytime (sniff!)
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I had the almost same experience this week. My stoty times keep getting
bigger
and we really don't want to say no to anyone, but Tuesday I had almost
25 kids
from babies to 6 or 7 year olds (it's spring break). They didn't seem
to
listen at all. Today I had 15 and they were so quiet and intent on the
story
it was unbelievable. You are right - flexibility is the key
Pam
West Lafayette Indiana Public Library
Quoting "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>:
> 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: Miss Jane <jdeangel@mukcom.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Lost Lemony Snicket
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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:49:32 CST
Here are the responses for if you liked Lemony Snicket's Series of
Unfortunate Events, try these...
Aiken Arabel and Mortimer
Aiken Arabel's raven
Aiken Mortimer says nothing
Aiken Mortimer's cross
Aiken Wolves of Wolloughby Chase + others
Bellairs The house with a clock in its walls + others
Bellairs Curse of the blue figurine
Colfer Artemis Fowl
Garfield Smith
Garfield The ghost downstairs
Garfield The December rose
Garfield John Diamond
Garfield BlackJack
Garfield The strange affair of Adelaide Harris
Haugaard Princess Horrid
Heide The shrinking of Treehorn
Heide Treehorn's treasure
Horvath Everything on a waffle
Horvath The trolls
Ibbotson Dial a witch
Ibbotson Island of the aunts
Ibbotson The secret of Platform 13
Ibbotson Which witch?
Ives Monsieur
Eek
Maguire Seven spiders spinning
Pullman Spring-heeled Jack
Pullman Count Karlstein
Pullman Clockwork, or all wound up
Sachar Holes
Scieska Time Warp Trio series
Waddell Harriet and the crocodiles + other Harriet books
Wallace Cousins in the castle
Wallace The twin in the tower
Wallace Peppermints in the parlor
Authors suggested:
Gorey, Philip Ridley, Sachar, Daniel Pinkwater
Thanks for all the great suggestions.
Nancy Shacklette
shacklet@eclipse.net
Maplewood Memorial Library
51 Baker Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040
"DRYSDALE, ISOBEL" wrote:
>
> Oops! I was going to work up a bookmark based on the If You Like
Lemony
> Snicket, Read These... bibliography, but I lost it. Can anyone please
> re-post it to me, privately, at
>
> iso@pueblolibrary.org/
>
> Thanks!
>
> Isobel Drysdale
> Pueblo, CO
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Children's Librarian
Mukwonago Community Library
300 Washington Avenue, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Phone: 262.363.6411 Fax: 262.363.6457
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Sony Barari article info.
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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:50:07 CST
I am not responding individually to requests for the article info. but
am
posting it b/c I received so many emails. Here goes:
The article I was referring to, "Library Science Degree: file that under
'stupid.' ACADEMIA: Nothing even remotely scientific, useful about this
program," was published by a UCLA newsletter called The Daily Bruin on
March
8, 2002 and was written by Sony Barari. I didn't include the info. in my
post because a link to the article had been posted to pubyac two days
earlier and I thought everybody had seen it, but I will include it in
this
email as well: http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/db/articles.asp?ID=18860
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From: "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Library Science article
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:50:16 CST
If you would like to read Mr. Barari's article youselves it is at: =
www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/db/articles.asp?ID=3D18860=20
A response from Mr. Barari is found at the "Library Stuff" website
(done
=
by Steven Cohen), under March 11th.
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thank you for the newsletters!
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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:52:42 CST
To all you wonderful YA people out there who sent me newsletters:
I did try to send thank yous at first when they started arriving but
fell woefully behind! Thank you so much for all the colorful and fun
publications you are making for your teens.
I will be using them at my presentations (Hot Off the Press!) and I have
already shown them to my TAB. A web page will be linked soon to See YA
Around with easy steps to publishing a newsletter for all of you waiting
to try it.
Thanks again!
RoseMary
--
RoseMary Honnold
See Ya Around
http://www.cplrmh.com
honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us
Coshocton Public Library
655 Main ST
Coshocton, OH 43812
PH 740-622-0956
Fax 740-622-4331
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From: Katie Clark <KClark@mail.jcpl.lib.in.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Children's Magazines
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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:52:53 CST
We are working on updating our children's magazine collection and would
like
suggestions on what to add. I know that there was some disscussion
about
this previously on the list but I cannot find the information. Did
anyone
save it? If so please send it to me directly. Thanks a bunch!
Katie Clark
Children's Services Manager
Franklin Library-Johnson County Public Library
401 South State St.
Franklin, IN 46131
(317)738-2098
kclark@jcplin.org
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From: "Amber.M Potter" <Amber.M.Potter@state.tn.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Carnival
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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:53:00 CST
I am a new children's librarian and I am looking for carnival type game
=
ideas for the finale to my summer reading program any ideas would br =
GREATLY appreciated!
Thank you so Much!
Amber Potter
Dickson Co. Public Library, Tennessee
amberpotter@earthlink.com
>>> pcarlson@lbpl.org 03/07/02
19:44 PM >>>
I grew up going to school carnivals and so I really enjoy doing them at
=
the
library. We usually have a theme - Wizard of Oz or Harry Potter - for
example. I create 7 or 8 carnival type games, have a couple of crafts, a
book giveaway, and candy. Everyone gets a plastic book bag for loot -
stickers, small carnival prizes, bookmarks, whatever. We go for about
two
hours and invite all ages. Costumes are optional. It's great fun. We do
it
at Halloween but I have done it at other times also. If you would like =
game
ideas, let me know.
Pam Carlson
Los Altos Neighborhood Branch
Long Beach Public Library
pcarlson@lbpl.org
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From: "Amber.M Potter" <Amber.M.Potter@state.tn.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Baseball and/or football activities and fingerplays...
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Barbara,
I am also looking for great ideas for a baseball story time. I have =
found a few books like Ameilia Bedilia Play Ball and a rookie reader =
titled Paul the Pitcher but I want something FUN. Please share and I'll
do =
the same if i find or create something for baseball. When is your
program =
date? Mine is in late June.
Amber Potter
Dickson County Public Library
Tennessee
amberpotter@earthlink.net
>>> barbarascott@hotmail.com
03/08/02 16:00 PM >>>
Does anyone have any great activities and/or fingerplays on the subjects
=
of
football and baseball?
Please reply directly to me at barbarascott@hotmail.com
Barb Scott, Children's Librarian
Bucyrus Public Library
Ohio Summer Reading Program Manual Editor
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From: Shannan Sword <slsword2000@yahoo.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Library Science article
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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:53:48 CST
Hi,
You might be interested in his explanation of the
article. The last paragraphs say the most as does the
first paragraph of the actual article: "without
actually bothering to research the program". I think
he must be an impetuous young person, who has yet a
lot to learn about the world (including 'think before
you speak - or write'). I intend to leave him alone.
Here is a link to his explanation:
http://www.lisnews.com
Peace,
Shannan
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From: "Roberta Meyer" <roberta@effinghamlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Patriotic performers
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This is my first posting to PUBYAC, so forgive me if I do this
incorrectly.
:)
I am Roberta Meyer, Youth Services Librarian at Helen Matthes Public
Library
in Effingham, Illinois. We have a gifted storyteller in Effingham named
Patty Winn, who represents historical women. She performs Betsy Ross,
for
one, so that would be patriotic. She also impersonates women from the
Bible, Harriet Tubman, one of the British queens, and more. I can't
begin
to remember them all. She researches these women thoroughly before
"becoming" them. I will be seeing her as Betsy Ross next week.
I have
seen
her Harriet Tubman (she blacks her skin) and it is very good.
If anyone is interested in having Patty at your library, please contact
me
directly at roberta@effinghamlibrary.org
and I will put you in touch
with
her.
Roberta
**********************************************
Roberta L. Meyer
Youth Services Librarian
Helen Matthes Library
100 East Market Ave.
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2464 x6
Fax (217) 342-2413
roberta@effinghamlibrary.org
"The Library is the Answer. What's the Question?"
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From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Cecilia Olinger
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 4:24 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Patriotic performers
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: Molloy <emolloy@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: Marshall Shapiro <mshapiro@spokpl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Mendhi program
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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:57:10 CST
I am having a Mendhi program this summer as well. I am having someone
do
the program and she is including the kit for $2 a patron, but I'm not
sure
if she is giving a discounted price. I was told by the woman that
although the designs are temporary, they do last over a week depending
on
the patrons skin, and that there is nothing that will remove them
faster.
I am also giving out permission slips when the patron signs up because I
want the parents to know that the henna does stay on for that long and
that they are aware of it and won't come to the library flipping out
that
we marked they teenagers. A handy permission slip is available at
www.hennahante.com and it also explains
the art of Mendhi.
Erin Molloy
Young Adult and Reference Librarian
Port Jefferson Free Library
100 Thompson Street
Port Jefferson, NY, 11777
(631)473-0022
(631)473-4765 fax
On Thu, 14 Mar 2002, Marshall Shapiro wrote:
>
> 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: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:57:19 CST
Marshall Shapiro wrote:
> We are planning to do a Mendhi program (is it still in vougue?) and
> wanted
> to know:
> What kind of kits we should purchase?
The easiest ones are the premixed paste in a tube with an applicator
tip. They often come with stencils that are reusable and make it easy
to get good results even if you aren't artistic.
>
> How much are the best ones?
I bought a dozen kits for $108 at www.thehennapeople.com
last summer.
>
> How long will the tatoo last on the person's skin?
If you take good care of the tattoo, it will last up to two weeks. But
in the summer, regular henna tattoos won't last too long because of
chlorine pools and frequent showers. At the east coast beaches henna
tattoos are very popular and last a long time because they put additives
in the henna and it has an inkier consistancy and is black.
> Can it
> rub off with baby oil if needed?
Regular henna will come off with a little scrubbing and baby oil will
help.
>
> Thanks for you input.
> Marshall Shapiro
--
RoseMary Honnold
See Ya Around
http://www.cplrmh.com
honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us
Coshocton Public Library
655 Main ST
Coshocton, OH 43812
PH 740-622-0956
Fax 740-622-4331
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From: "Lani Clarke" <laniclarke@mindspring.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Diversity Storytime?
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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:57:26 CST
Greetings, colleagues--
Our community has an annual "Diversity Fair", which is designed to
introduce
people to different cultures and viewpoints. It's quite popular, but
mostly
with adults who come to listen to music and eat at ethnic food stalls.
The
library generally has a booth where we distribute reading lists, hand
out
book marks, have a display of books reflective of many cultures for
children
and adults, and so on. This year, I've been asked by one of the event's
planners to also do a preschool storytime in the library which carries
on
the diversity theme.
Has anyone done a storytime of this sort? I could use ideas for a
couple of
picture books that'll grab the 3 to 5 crowd as well as the usual
fingerplays, songs and a craft. I've got some ideas, but I'm very
interested in hearing from those of you who would be willing to share
ideas.
Please reply offlist at lclarke@snap.lib.ca.us
I'll share the info I get with anyone who asks for it.
Regards,
Lani Clarke
Children's Librarian
Vacaville Public Library
Vacaville, CA 95687
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From: "Roger & Anne Hall" <annehall@iclub.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Summer Reading Program Theme
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Someone had once posted each state's summer reading program theme. I
found
one that sounded terrific: Star Spangled Summer. Can someone tell
me,
please, which state is using this theme? Thank you. Anne Hall
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From: "Katy Grant" <imzadi@thepoint.net>
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Subject: RE: Library Science article
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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:57:38 CST
It seems that Mr. Barari received a great deal of correspondence
from
the
library community, who found his article less then humorous. He has
posted
an apology of sorts on the web site Library Stuff,
http://www.librarystuff.net/ . The
webmaster of the site seems to feel
that
Mr. Barari doesn't owe the library community an apology since "his [Mr.
Barari] views are his views". That may be so, however when you put
something
in print for the world to read, I believe the people being targeted in
print
do have a right to express their opinion on the article just as freely.
Mr. Barari states that he has "the utmost respect for librarians and
their
profession" the article was meant to be satirical, to draw attention to
libraries. For myself, looking from the inside out, I feel that we
already
get enough negative press; we don't need any comic relief to add to it.
There are too many people out there ready to agree that the only thing
librarians do is shelve books, check materials out, entertain children
or
sit at a desk and cut out paper dolls all day, while we are paid an
enormous
salary for this. I have news for those folks. My husband finished up
school
with a GED, works for a large factory and makes three times my salary,
even
though I have a master's degree.
Since Mr. Barari is studying law, I wonder how he feels practicing
lawyers
would take a similar satirical article about their profession?
Katy Grant
Shawnee Branch Children's Librarian
Louisville Free Public Library
Louisville, KY
katy@lfpl.org
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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: <snip>
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