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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 824
PUBYAC Digest 824
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Guinea pig crafts
by "P Stack" <p.stack@vlc.lib.mi.us>
2) RE: Book Covering
by "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
3) RE: Follow-up question from SLJ on incentives
by "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
4) graphic novel shelving
by "Helen Block" <hblock@mckinneytexas.org>
5) Re: News periodicals for children.
by ed debutts <mushroom_ed@yahoo.com>
6) has anyone tried a boy's book group?
by cherylraelyons@netscape.net
7) Great 6th grade read-alouds...
by "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
8) Re: Messy craft supplies!
by gabe <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
9) catagories for J Videos
by "June Osowski" <juneosowski@hotmail.com>
10) Re: Messy craft supplies!
by Hegquist <dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
11) RE: Messy craft supplies!
by Serena Butch <scp_butch@sals.edu>
12) Re: Book Covering
by "Maggie St. Ours" <mstours@sailsinc.org>
13) Re: Messy craft supplies!
by Dori Blodgett <librarylady4kids@yahoo.com>
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From: "P Stack" <p.stack@vlc.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Guinea pig crafts
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:09:43 CDT
Hi Michelle,
I was thinking of doing this too. My idea was to have an outline of
a guinea pig and let the children glue on cotton balls of black, tan,
and white. I'm thinking I should be able to go to a craft store and
purchase colored cotton balls. Let me know what ideas you get.
---- Original Message ----
From: mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Guinea pig crafts
Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 10:35:54 CDT
>
>Hello all,
>We are wanting to do a storyhour featuring guinea pigs and I have
>having
>a horrible time coming up with a craft for this. I have found a few
>coloring pages, but even those are not the best. Any suggestions?
>Thanks, Michele
>Michele Farley <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
>
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From: "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Book Covering
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:09:50 CDT
We have done book covers before. What we use is the paper wrapper that is
on reams of copier paper. You just turn in inside out. It's really
good to
use and you can decorate it anyway you want. Usually we use markers and
stickers. You can just do so many things. I hope this helps you out.
Stacie Barron
Children's Librarian
East Bank Regional Library
Metairie, LA 70001
Stacieb@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Toni Reese [mailto:treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us]
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 11:41 AM
To: pubyac; TAGAD
Subject: Book Covering
Hi Everybody,
Please excuse the cross posting. I would like to do a week-long "Book
Covering Days" at our library after school during the first week of
school. I thought I'd provide a meeting room with tables and chairs,
brown paper (grocery bags), scotch tape, and scissors. I thought I'd
limit it to kids ages 5th grade and up.
Have any of you ever done anything like this? Before I bite the bullet
and advertise it, I thought I'd check the Great Brain for suggestions,
problems that came up, etc.
A week ago I put out a couple of signs asking for donations of old
grocery bags and so far I haven't gotten any. I haven't asked any
grocery stores for donations, yet, but will try that if I have to. If
you have tried this, where did you get the grocery bags from?
Thanks in advance,
Toni
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Library
222 N. Jefferson St.
Papillion, NE 68046
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Follow-up question from SLJ on incentives
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WE used to give a really large craft/paint set to anyone who read the most
book in certain grade levels. We stopped doing this and give a small prize
if children read a set number in each category. This is an extra prize
coupled with the free t-shirt they get if they read ten. We found out that
giving a really nice prize for each section caused parents to complain about
other children's reading habits and children to "cheat" and even more
annoying "tattle" on each other. We have not had any drop in sign-ups
and in
fact the children seem to compete with themselves and not others creating a
more relaxed atmosphere. Come to think of it no one asked why we were no
longer giving out the big prizes or cut out the drawing of donated prizes.
Everyone has a slice of pizza and a t-shirt and they are happy.
-----Original Message-----
From: Watson, Sarah (LIB) [mailto:SarahW@omaha.lib.ne.us]
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 12:40 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: RE: Follow-up question from SLJ on incentives
Sean,
My question would be what was the effect of your changes? Did the number
of
children who joined change? Did children stop reading after the medal?
Our experience in Omaha has been that more children participate and read
more if there are nice prizes, although the little children still like the
little junkie toys. I think we're getting too many prizes because we have
so many companies that want to give something but it's also meant that we
have prizes from the children's theater in town, the planetarium, and the
state fair.
Sarah Watson
Children's Collection Manager
Omaha Public Library
(402) 444-4808
sarahw@omaha.lib.ne.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Sean P. S. George [mailto:seanps@george.net]
Sent: Monday, August 05, 2002 10:09 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Follow-up question from SLJ on incentives
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From: "Helen Block" <hblock@mckinneytexas.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: graphic novel shelving
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:21:56 CDT
I wanted to thank everyone who responded to my question about GN =
shelving for their great ideas, suggestions, etc... They were all =
extremely helpful.
Helen Block
Young Adult Services
McKinney Memorial Public Library
hblock@mckinneytexas.org
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From: ed debutts <mushroom_ed@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: News periodicals for children.
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:22:03 CDT
I wonder if there might be something published in
Canada, or perhaps some other English-speaking
country, that would provide some perspective. Let us
know.
Ed
--- "Barron, Stacie"
<StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
wrote:
> I'm looking for a magazine for Children that has
> current events. We looked
> at Time for Kids, however, that's not what we are
> looking for. Does anyone
> have any suggestions?
>
> Stacie
>
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From: cherylraelyons@netscape.net
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Subject: has anyone tried a boy's book group?
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:22:10 CDT
...like a father/son or parent/son? Any tips on this?
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From: "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Great 6th grade read-alouds...
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:22:17 CDT
Hey, Pubyaccers!
What are some great, sure-fire, can't-miss read-alouds that you would
recommend for a 6th grade teacher?
You may reply directly to me at barbarascott@hotmail.com
TIA!
Barbara Scott
Children's Librarian, Bucyrus Public Library
Ohio Reading Program Manual Editor
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From: gabe <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Messy craft supplies!
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:22:23 CDT
I bought some cheap milk crate things. Threw all
the glitter stuff, cotton balls, googly eyes etc
into zip lok bags and threw them in the crate. I
can see what is in there...if I have 10 bags of
glitter I have to MUCH and it is easy to find
stuff. I hijaked a poster shipping box from
another department-a big flat one and slide all
my large papers into that. have fun
Lisa Dowling
Horseheads Library
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From: "June Osowski" <juneosowski@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: catagories for J Videos
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:22:30 CDT
Hi Folks,
We are switching from a numbering system to a category system for our
children's videos. Some we've come up with are Disney, holiday,
instructional. If anyone has ideas or experience with others for the
collection, I will appreciate hearing from you. Our J Video collection
consists of over 700 videos, we have just ordered 100 J DVDs. Thanks
very
much.
June Osowski
Rutland Free Library
Rutland, Vermont
juneosowski@hotmail.com
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From: Hegquist <dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Messy craft supplies!
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:22:37 CDT
Hi from Long Island, New York!! In answer to your messy craft
supply dilemma, I just simply use big plastic storage bins. Martha
Stewart put some out through Kmart in all sizes and they are very
affordable. I keep colored construction paper in bulk in two of the large
ones as well as other miscellaneous craft items in smaller sizes. It is
even more wonderful due to the fact that they are see through so you don't
have to sort through numerous amounts of bins. You know exactly where
things are on sight. Good luck!
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"You set yourself up for happiness or you set yourself up for
sadness. Either way, it's your doing."
~~~
Dana Hegquist
Children's Librarian
dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: Serena Butch <scp_butch@sals.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Messy craft supplies!
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:22:43 CDT
I would recommend the turnstile thing that Ellison sells to store the
Ellison die cuts. It is tall and narrow and holds 40-50 (?) dies in
a small space. It was worth the money.
We also like those cheap cardboard cubbies that you sort of put together
by folding little drawers that fit into the cubbies. You can buy one
from a library supply catalog, also some office supplies stores sell
them. They are good for storing a variety of craft supplies, providing
you don't have huge amounts. We label the drawers and even though they
are cardboard they are very durable. You can also buy similar cubbie
type units for paper storage and they come in various sizes. Pretty
inexpensive, as I recall.
Serena Butch - Schenectady Public (NY)
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From: "Maggie St. Ours" <mstours@sailsinc.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Book Covering
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:22:50 CDT
WE had are first book covering last year and am planning to do it again
this year. We did not have any problems but found that the brown bags
worked the best. It was open to all kids that needed to cover their
books. Our grocery bags came from the staff remembering to ask for paper
at the grocery store. And some people brought their own. WE proved the
scissors, tape and stamps and ink pads for the children to decorate their
own book covers and the one staff member was available for problems or
assistance. Many parents really appreciated this because they hated
covering the books. Good Luck. Maggie
-----Original Message-----
From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
TAGAD <tagad-l@topica.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 11:41:13 CDT
Subject: Book Covering
> Hi Everybody,
>
> Please excuse the cross posting. I would like to do a week-long
"Book
> Covering Days" at our library after school during the first week of
> school. I thought I'd provide a meeting room with tables and chairs,
> brown paper (grocery bags), scotch tape, and scissors. I thought I'd
> limit it to kids ages 5th grade and up.
>
> Have any of you ever done anything like this? Before I bite the
bullet
> and advertise it, I thought I'd check the Great Brain for suggestions,
> problems that came up, etc.
>
> A week ago I put out a couple of signs asking for donations of old
> grocery bags and so far I haven't gotten any. I haven't asked any
> grocery stores for donations, yet, but will try that if I have to. If
> you have tried this, where did you get the grocery bags from?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Toni
>
> Toni Reese
> Youth Services Librarian
> Sump Memorial Library
> 222 N. Jefferson St.
> Papillion, NE 68046
> treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: Dori Blodgett <librarylady4kids@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Messy craft supplies!
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:22:57 CDT
Jennifer,
I am the "Queen of Recycle" and I have a generous
patron who saves the large kitty litter plastic jugs
for me. I clean them, remove the plastic lable,
cut-out a portion of the top...leaving the handle, and
then write on them with marker as to the contents.
The containers line-up well, are sturdy, look orderly,
hold a good quantity of materials, tote easily...and
best of all...are free. They store: marbles,
feathers, craft sticks, beads, cotton balls, small
hoops, foam pieces, bells, plastic bugs, corks,
beans, embroidery floss, glitter, and so much more!
I use the lids, which are large, for paint dishes,
bead trays, and sorting other art materials for our
craft time. They can also be used for game markers
and picture frames and much more.
For felt I have a nice box stashed under my desk. I
am lucky to have an office, which however, resembles a
crafts closet! I don't mind..."It's my element!"
Good luck! Dori Blodgett Brookings, Oregon
--- Jennifer Fay <j_fay84103@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Does anyone have any fabulous way of storing craft
> supplies? Mine are a mess- I've tried several
> different systems but nothing has lasted for more
> than
> a month. My biggest problems are:
>
> *Tru-Ray construction paper (twice as wide as normal
> construction paper)in assorted colors-each color
> needs
> to be easily accessible and there are maybe 40
> colors.
> *felt in assorted colors, full sheets and partial
> sheets.
> *assorted supplies- glue, cotton balls, glitter,
> etc.
> *ellison dye cuts
>
> I, of course, have no money to spend, but if it was
> something worthwhile, I might be able to get some.
>
> Thanks!
> Jennifer Fay
> Murray Library
> Murray, Utah
>
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Dori Blodgett
Children's Services
Chetco Community Public Library
405 Alder St.
Brookings, Or. 97415
(541) 469-7738
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