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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: Monday, July 29, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 816
PUBYAC Digest 816
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Raksha Bandhan is Aug 22 in 2002
by "M. Mills" <mmills@leaguecitylibrary.org>
2) Chinese New Year craft
by Hendricj@libcoop.net
3) Holiday Food Program
by "Taylor Juvenile" <taylorjuv@hotmail.com>
4) self-check out
by Joan Stokes <jrstokes@yahoo.com>
5) Mystery Programs
by "Cathy Henderson" <cathyh@frontiernet.net>
6) Re: Chinese New Year Crafts
by "Nancy Sweeney" <nsweeney@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us>
7) YA programs - age limit?
by "Piowaty, Deanna" <DPiowaty@ci.west-linn.or.us>
8) Beginning Readers
by Katrina Neville <KatrinaN@moval.org>
9) STUMPER: 60's kids hockey story
by "C.A. LeBlanc" <claire_oldsmar@hotmail.com>
10) stumper
by "Swan, Susan L." <SLSwan@ptlibrary.org>
11) Re: shelving series books
by "Allyson Goodwin" <Agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
12) Stumper: Norway to Nebraska
by seanps@george.net
13) Re: YA Graphic Novels
by Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
14) stumpers solved
by jessieg@missoula.lib.mt.us
15) Successful Pet Show
by "Christine Brobst" <cbrobst66@hotmail.com>
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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@leaguecitylibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Raksha Bandhan is Aug 22 in 2002
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Thanks to Mary Gonzalez for information and source materials.
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From: Hendricj@libcoop.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Chinese New Year craft
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:16:00 CDT
Copycat magazine Jan/Feb 1999 has a very nice Chinese Dragon puppet
which we used last February. Five to seven year olds can do it easily.
Jan Hendrick
Chesterfield Twp. Library
Chesterfield, MI 48047
hendricj@libcoop.net
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From: "Taylor Juvenile" <taylorjuv@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Holiday Food Program
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Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:16:06 CDT
Dear Great Brain,
We are planning a holiday food program for December and need ideas for food
we could make and eat at the program; we are also planning some storytelling
and possibly a German dance group.
All ideas greatly appreciated!
Gloria
Taylor Library
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
taylorjuv@hotmail.com
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From: Joan Stokes <jrstokes@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: self-check out
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:16:13 CDT
Dear Pubyakkers,
Our library is beginning a building project and the subject of self-check
out circ stations are being discussed. How many libraries out there have
them? Do patrons use them? What amount of time is used teaching the public
how they work? Do they save staff time/energy?
And finally - what company provided them? 3M or another? Any info that you
can send me would be greatly appreciated - Please reply directly to me at
jrstokes@yahoo.com
Sincerely,
Joan Stokes
Children's Librarian
Southbury Public Library
Southbury, CT. 06488
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From: "Cathy Henderson" <cathyh@frontiernet.net>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Mystery Programs
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:16:20 CDT
Hi All,
I am doing a Detective Club this summer for 4th-6th graders. We meet for
four weeks. The kids can sign up for all four or just one session.
We read and attempt to solve mysteries the first half of the program
(last week we read to The Mary Celeste by Jane Yolen), then we do an
activity. Week one is codes, week two is inks - disappearing and
invisible, week three is fingerprints and week four we are casting
footprints.
The best part is I contacted the FBI and they sent promotional stuff for
the kids and I have an agent coming to visit and talk to the kids.
I wanted to share this, as I have taken bits and pieces from other's
programs.
Cathy Henderson
Cathy Henderson
Children's Librarian
Janes Branch Library
Pittsford, NY
cathyh@frontiernet.net
"Enthusiasm finds the opportunities,
and energy makes the most of them"
Henry S Haskins
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From: "Nancy Sweeney" <nsweeney@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us>
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Subject: Re: Chinese New Year Crafts
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Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:16:27 CDT
Hi,
I have done Chinese New Year at our library. Here is a list compiled
from my FCC group (Families with Children from China) that I have used
in the past. I have also used them to get ideas for our annual culture
day sponsored by our adoption agency.
Nancy Sweeney (Librarian and mom to two very active and beautiful
chinese girls)
Bridgeport Public Library
Black Rock Branch
Bridgeport, CT 06605
>
> http://www.chinasprout.com/html/chinese_new_year_2002.html
>
> Xiaoning
>
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*
> from Martha Osborne at RBowkids@AOL.COM
>
> Every year Celebrate the Child puts together a complete FREE
area
for
> anyone wanting to have a special event for their child. We have
NO
> advertising in this section and everything can be printed right
out
> for reproduction and immediate use. Enjoy!
>
>
http://www.celebratechild.com/China/CNY/New_Year_Ideas/cnyinfo.htm
>
> Martha Osborne
>
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> from rbuck10@hotmail.com
(Roger and Deb Buckingham)
>
> Thanks to everyone who made a nice comment about my Chinese New Year
> webpage. I want it to be used!
> http://www.geocities.com/chinaadopting/2.html
>
> I did a bit of web searching and found these
> sites---
>
> http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-6603.html
> The thing that I liked here is that there are printables you can use
for
> several different grade levels.
>
> This site includes email cards you can send for CNY. I send holiday
> greetings to all the kids in my classes who have access to email. And
the
> site is really lovely with very nice graphics.
> http://www.new-year.co.uk/chinese/
>
> Some other cool CNY activities includng making a Chinese lantern and
scroll:
>
http://www.newton.mec.edu/Angier/DimSum/china__dim_sum__spring_fes.html
>
> Links to some Chinese New Year lessons are at:
> http://www.library.ubc.ca/edlib/chin.html
>
> More links:
> http://www.iei.uiuc.edu/web.pages/holidays/ChineseNewYear.html
>
> http://www.chinatown-online.co.uk/pages/learn/class_newyear.html
> This website has couplets you can download and print out.
>
> http://www.newton.mec.edu/Angier/DimSum/Firecracker_Lesson.html
> Make a "firecracker" with a paper tube
>
>
http://www.newton.mec.edu/Angier/DimSum/china__dim_sum_red_envelop.html
> Make your own lei see
>
> http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/chinesenewyears/
> Several kid-friendly crafts including firecrackers and dragons
>
> http://www.chinesefortunecalendar.com/NewYearParty.htm
> Lots of cool CNY ideas PLUS a link for an MP3 with Chinese music
>
> http://www.kiddyhouse.com/CNY/cnyclips/liondancewsht.gif
> coloring page of boys in lion costume.
>
> Hope this is helpful!
> Deb
>
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> from jjoyner@alpha.psd.k12.co.us
(Joe Joyner)
>
> Here are some other sites you might want to check out:
>
> CHINESE NEW YEAR:
>
>
http://www.teacherlink.usu.edu/Tlresources/longterm/LessonPlans/Byrnes/j
ohnk
ja
>
> r.html
>
> Explore the traditions and history of the Chinese New
> Year with your students in this lesson plan. Also find
> instructions here for creating a paper lantern.
>
> FIREWORKS ART:
> http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/fireworks/
>
> This art project would enhance your activities for either
> the traditional Western New Year or the Chinese New Year.
> Black construction paper backgrounds and glitter and
> glue drawings create dramatic fireworks.
>
> CHINESE NEW YEAR DRAGON:
> http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/dragon.html
>
> Young students can easily create these painted egg car-
> ton dragons to help celebrate the Chinese New Year.
>
> ALL ABOUT CHINA:
> http://www.enchantedlearning.com/asia/china/
>
> While celebrating the Chinese New Year, don't neglect
> the fascinating history and culture of China. Find ap-
> propriate resources here for teaching elementary classes
> about Chinese geography, Chinese writing and numbers, its
> flag, and various other aspects of its diverse culture.
>
> Joe Joyner
> *************************************************************
> from Rose at bartocentral@aol.com
>
> http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/chinese_newyear.htm
>
> This has preschool-appropriate songs, treats, etc. Neat!
>
> Rose (and Vince)
> *************************************************
> from Carrie at carrie@special-deliveries.net
>
> << Another site is...
> http://abcteach.com/china/chinaTOC.htm
>
> and the following site is very good - they have loads of
coloring
pages
and
> activities - I highly recommend bookmarking the main page---
>
> http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/china/index.htm
>
> Carrie Plachta
>
.......................................................................
> Families with Children from China of Greater NY
> <A HREF=3D"http://www.fccny.org/">www.fccny.org</A>
FCCNY Shopping =
now
> available online!!
>
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From: "Piowaty, Deanna" <DPiowaty@ci.west-linn.or.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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For those of you who put on programs for YAs, do you post an age limit on
your fliers and other publicity?
In the past, I've put no restrictions on the programs I plan for teens and
YAs but have started running into the problem of not all the teens who
wanted to get in getting a space because slots have been filled by younger
kids and adults.
So for my 3 programs in August I'm trying something new, stating: "First
priority will be given to ages 12 - 21" This has worked out well for the
most popular program that would otherwise be taken over by adults (Even with
the age limit, I had to add a second workshop -- and its all teens who've
signed up!).
But for the other two programs that are more specialized in their appeal, I
have just 9 teens in one and 7 teens in the other who've signed up so far --
and the first workshop is just a week away. Dilemma: Open it up now to all
ages, or keep the class sizes small and limit to that specifically age
population (rather than risk losing the "cool factor"?
Any thoughts?
-deanna piowaty
young adult librarian
west linn public library
west linn, oregon
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From: Katrina Neville <KatrinaN@moval.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Beginning Readers
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Hi all,
I am currently redeveloping my easy reader section, and wonder if you all
have suggestions for good easy readers, especially for the youngest readers
(K and 1st grade). I am especially interested in series or authors that
you
have found to be particularly good for beginning readers.
Please respond to me privately at the address below.
Thanks!
Katrina Neville
Children's Librarian
City of Moreno Valley
25480 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
t: 909-413-3880
f: 909-247-8346
e: katrinan@moval.org
w: www.moreno-valley.ca.us
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From: "C.A. LeBlanc" <claire_oldsmar@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER: 60's kids hockey story
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Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:41:34 CDT
I found this question on a discussion board I frequent and thought maybe you
guys could help. I'm not a children's librarian, so I haven't tried
looking, but I know you guys have the tools to figure these things out!!!
"The fiction book I read as a youngster and would like my son to read is a
book probably written in the 60's. Its about a player, I think his name is
Pete Grenville. Played US college hockey, got a shot to play for a big
league club, and wasn't fast enough to keep up. Goes to an outdoor rink in
Canada and they teach him how to play defense. At the end, I think he gets a
shot as a defenseman for the Rangers. "
If anyone can help I'd appreciate it!
Thanks,
Claire
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From: "Swan, Susan L." <SLSwan@ptlibrary.org>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:41:40 CDT
Dear Collective Brain,
I have no idea how old or new this book is. The patron remembers it is =
about a boy, she thinks about 10, who goes to visit an (aunt? possibly =
another relative) at her summer home. They go in the back yard at night =
and have a picnic in the dark. They watch deer and catch fireflies.
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When he leaves, he can't wait to come back next summer.
Does this ring a bell with anyone? Nothing that looked remotely similar =
came up under any of my searches. Reply directly to me.
Thanks!
Susan Swan
slswan@ptlibrary.org
Peters Township Public Library
616 E. McMurray Road
McMurray, PA 15317
(724) 941-9430
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From: "Allyson Goodwin" <Agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: shelving series books
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Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:41:47 CDT
>>> cwilson2@woh.rr.com
07/28/02 06:00PM >>> wrote
"I think Ranganathan, or whatever his name was, was right when he said
that we should arrange books for the convenience of the would-be reader,
so I always try
to keep the reader in mind when deciding where to place things.
As a public library staff person...this quote gives me the
willey's...there are perfectly good systems of organization that work
quite well already in use. It can't hurt and actually will benefit the
patron to learn to properly use a library...life is not always
convenient for everyone..
my 2 cents worth
ally ;-)
Ally Goodwin
Carlsbad City Library
Children's Services
760-602-2050
agood@ci.carlsbad.ca
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From: seanps@george.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Norway to Nebraska
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Greetings all,
This morning I had a request from a patron for a youth
novel about a family from Norway who immigrates to the
US and ends up in Nebraska. The patron is a middle-aged
man who recalls reading the book when he was in school,
so that would probably make it at least 30 years old,
and he wants to find it to give to his 8th grade son.
Any insight would be appreciated.
<><><><><><><>
Sean P. S. George, Sr. Youth Services Librarian
Memphis/Shelby County Public Library
Raleigh Branch Library
3157 Powers Road
Memphis, TN 38128
901-386-5333
georges@memphis.lib.tn.us
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Views expressed by the author do not necessarily
represent those of the Memphis and Shelby County Public
Library and Information Center.
<><><><><><><>
Sean P. S. George
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: YA Graphic Novels
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Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:42:01 CDT
There are a few web pages listing core collections of graphic novels for
YAs.
>From Patrick Jones' Connecting Young Adults and Libraries site:
http://www.connectingya.com/core/graphic.html
>From Booklist: (a fairly old article on selecting graphic novels and a
list of recommendations, but many of the books are still in print and
most of the links still work!)
http://www.ala.org/booklist/v94/youth/my1/55yatalk.html
>From Steve Raiteri, a librarian in Ohio: (the most current,
comprehensive list I've found online)
http://my.voyager.net/~sraiteri/graphicnovels.htm
An older (but slightly more readable version) from the same library:
http://www.gcpl.lib.oh.us/about/biblios/yas/graphicnovels.htm
>From the State University of New York, Buffalo, a guide for librarians
on 'comic books for young adults.'
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/lml/comics/pages/
These sites have been very useful to me as I've been putting together a
graphic novel collection for our library.
--
Becky Ann Smith
Youth Services Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
Denise Matulka wrote:
>
> Hello:
>
> With the theme of TEEN READ WEEK being "Get Graphic," Fargo
Public Library
> needs suggestions for POPULAR titles, or at least ones teens seem to check
> out most, for a core collection of YA graphic novels.
>
> Thanks....Denise
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From: jessieg@missoula.lib.mt.us
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: stumpers solved
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Hello All,
Thank you for your help with the stumpers. Here is my original
query:
<<One is a book about several farm-type animals (I am pretty sure
one was a horse) who follow a golden thread across the country
and have adventures. The other is about a girl and a boy who are
friends and discover some sort of underground bunker either having
to do with the civil or revolutionary war. It was set in modern times.
I remember the girl's father didn't like the boy because his
fingernails were always dirty and she defended him because the
boy worked in a print shop and his hands were just inky. It seems
like the girl fell into the bunker and got stuck there for awhile.>>
The first title is The Cat, the Horse and the Miracle by Giggy
Lezra. Thanks to those of you who recognized this one.
The second one seemed to stump everybody, but I found it while
checking in bookdrop one morning! It is The Man in the Woods by
Rosemary Wells (and just as good as I remembered it to be.)
Thanks all,
Jessie Greenwood
Missoula Public Library
301 E Main
Missoula, MT 59802
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From: "Christine Brobst" <cbrobst66@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Successful Pet Show
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To the Great Brain,
A great big Thank You. Here in Stow, OH, we just held our first Pet Show,
and it was a great success. I don't think I would have had the guts to
take
on a project that scary without hearing that others had survived before me.
We had 10 dogs and assorted cats, hamsters, fish etc. Happily we have a
very nice outdoor area so we didn't have any dogs in the library. We had a
vet and two pet store employees judge, and give each pet a superlative
prize. (best name, best brown eye spots) We did give a grand prize which all
the spectators voted on and which we called the people's choice award. We
also made up a small trivia sheet based on fun little tidbits about each
pet. We gave these to the spectators and they were instructed to talk to
each pet owner to answer the questions. i.e. Which pet was adopted at a
home depot? We gave a prize for this as well. I was complimented for my
planning ahead and having water for the animals and having a vet there to
talk to the children about thier pets. (both ideas gleaned from Pubyac.)
Thank you so much for your generosity with your ideas. I would be pleased
to pass on any information to another prospective pet show.
(Sorry if my hotmail fouls up the list. I can't seem to get the rich-text
editor thing to turn off.)
Gratefully
Chrissy Brobst
Children's Librarian
Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
Stow, OH
cbrobst66@hotmail.com
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