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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, September 11, 2002 1:41 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 856
PUBYAC Digest 856
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Spider and the Magic Stone
by Molly Warren <mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us>
2) Re: Clip art
by KarTepCo@aol.com
3) Rosemary Wells Program?
by "Heather Acerro" <vclsafq4@rain.org>
4) Removal of old card catalogs
by CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
5) board book resources posting
by KAHERN <KAHERN@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
6) Halloween Party
by Mary <mnamerow@poklib.org>
7) Libraries with vineyards
by Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
8) Re: YA magazine suggestion
by Curry Hoskey <jadwigapup@yahoo.com>
9) Magic Tree House Parties (Long)
by Christy Jones <xyjones3@yahoo.com>
10) stumper
by wkrug@park-ridge.lib.il.us
11) Stumper: boy and mouse
by <laanders@bellsouth.net>
12) Giant/Garden stumper
by KAHERN <KAHERN@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
13) Easy reader books
by Juli Huston <jhuston@snap.lib.ca.us>
14) Re: request for grade 7&8 high interest low vocabulary titles
by <sdgriner@iupui.edu>
15) Mission Statements
by "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
16) Seeking reading list suggestions
by Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
17) RE: Stumper answered
by "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
18) Children's version of the Ramayan
by Mary Gilbert <m.gilbert@gomail.sjcpl.lib.in.us>
19) Lib. III Job Posting, Loveland CO
by Kris Zimmerman <ZimmeK@ci.loveland.co.us>
20) NJ jobs
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
21) Stumper: Farmer taking produce to market
by "Mary Voors" <Mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us>
22) Re: Franklin Party
by "Georgia Jones" <georgiajones@ifls.lib.wi.us>
23) RE: Indoor Survival games
by BC_Library_East <BC_Library_East@co.brown.wi.us>
24) Re: length of time for summer reading
by "Pamela Comello" <pcomello@sedonalibrary.org>
25) Remembering 9/11 (Resources)
by "Olivia Spicer" <ospicer@loudoun.gov>
26) Thank you: craft ideas for bedtime story hour (long)
by "" <chrisbeth@excite.com>
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From: Molly Warren <mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Spider and the Magic Stone
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:37:38 CDT
Hi All,
I am looking for the words to go with a flannel story of "The Spider and
the Magic Stone." The words were originally printed in Kathleen
Arnott's
Spiders, Crabs and Other Creepy Crawlies, which our library system no
longer owns.
Does anyone have the words to this story?
Many thanks,
Molly
Molly Warren
Youth Services Librarian
Madison Public Library
201 W. Mifflin
Madison WI 53703
608-266-6345
mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us
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From: KarTepCo@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Clip art
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:37:46 CDT
Have you tried Google?
Go to google.com and click on images.
Karen Cosimano
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From: "Heather Acerro" <vclsafq4@rain.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Rosemary Wells Program?
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:37:54 CDT
Hello,
I am planning for CBW and was wondering if anyone out there has put on a =
Rosemary Wells party/storytime/celebration. Any ideas you could share =
would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Heather Acerro
Youth Librarian
Ray D. Prueter Library
510 Park Avenue
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(805) 486-5460
vclsafq4@rain.org
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From: CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Removal of old card catalogs
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:38:01 CDT
Hello, a fellow library is looking for ideas on how to get rid of their old
card catalog sets. Did you auction them off, sell them, any creative ideas?
Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Please email your
ideas to
Skmmtppl@interl.net <mailto:Skmmtppl@interl.net>
Thank you for all of your
help!
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From: KAHERN <KAHERN@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: board book resources posting
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:38:08 CDT
Thanks to everyone who responded to my inquiry about your favorite
source(s) for board books. Book Wholesalers, Inc. (BWI) was cited the
most times by respondents. Others noted using Bake and Taylor and
Ingram. Thanks to everyone for your responses!
Kathleen Ahern
Children's Librarian
Buckham Memorial Library
11 East Division
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-2089
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From: Mary <mnamerow@poklib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Halloween Party
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:38:15 CDT
Hi,
Our library is having a Halloween Pary in our Auditorium for grades 1st thru
5th. I would like to see if any other libraries might have ideas of crafts
or games/activities which we might have at this party.
I plan to have a small haunted house using big boxes and hanging creatures,
spooky music etc.
These kids will be in costume and toward the end will go through the library
to get some candy.
The time period is for 1 1/2 hours.
Please send the responses to mnamerow@poklib.org.
Thank you
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From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
To: publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu,
pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Libraries with vineyards
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:38:22 CDT
One of our consortium members is located in the California wine country,
and they have a working vineyard on the library grounds. They are
wondering if any other libraries have a vineyard?
Please reply directly to me, and if there is interest I will summarize
for the list.
Thanks!
Jean Hewlett
North Bay Cooperative Library System, Santa Rosa CA
nbclsref@sonic.net
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From: Curry Hoskey <jadwigapup@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: YA magazine suggestion
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:38:28 CDT
CICADA is published by Cricket Magazine Group, and features
stories and poems written by and for teens. Go to
www.cricketmag.com for more information.
Hope this helps!
--- "Henegar, Sharon" <SLHenegar@ocpl.org>
wrote:
> We are opening a new branch soon that is expected to have
> high usage by
> young adults. (In fact, there was a teen advisory board
> in place before they
> broke ground for the building!) The TAB has picked out
> some teen magazines
> of the sort you would expect, but the branch manager
> would like to include a
> title that is more literary, more book or poetry related.
> I'd welcome
> suggestions! Thanks for your help.
>
> Sharon Henegar, Coordinator of Children's Services
> Orange County Public Library
> slhenegar@ocpl.org
>
=====
Curry Rose Hoskey
Eastham Public Library
190 Samoset Rd
Eastham, MA 02642-3109
jadwigapup@yahoo.com
w)508-240-5950
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Yahoo! - We Remember
9-11: A tribute to the more than 3,000 lives lost
http://dir.remember.yahoo.com/tribute
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From: Christy Jones <xyjones3@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Magic Tree House Parties (Long)
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:38:36 CDT
Oh dear, I feel SO GUILTY! Awhile back I asked for
advice on a Magic Tree House party and promised to
send all the information to the list. But then summer
reading happen and well.....So sorry for the delay. I
hope this comes in handy.
Christy
I used Magic Tree House books with the kids' book
group at my library.
For one activity we decorated a large cardboard box
with paper and
cloth
to make each side look like a scene from a different
book. A kangaroo
for Dingoes at Dinnertime, a teepee for Buffalo Before
Breakfast,
etc. I also designed a "Magical Library Card" for
the kids. I also
printed out lists and games and puzzles from
<www.randomhouse.com/kids/magictreehouse/>
Hope you have fun!
Jendy Murphy
I remember seeing an acivity kit based on the Magic
Tree House. Why
don't you contact the publisher?
Janet Ng
Queens Borough Public Library
We did a Magic Tree house party just a few weeks ago.
We decorated the
room
with a tree and treehouse from cardboard and cardboard
tubes and added
items
from different books in the series around the room.
The kids then tried
to
tell us which book the things were from. We had a
scavenger hunt with
teams. Each team had a color and their clues were on
that color paper.
The
clues led them to books that tied into the tree House
books - A book on
pirates, another on Knights and castles, etc.I also
included locations
within the library, such as the magazines, check out
desk, new books
area,
etc. We made minibooks for them to use as journals,
like Jack, and
talked
about if we could only say "I wish I could go there"
where we would go.
A
hidden message type book can be made by folding the
paper lengthwise
and
then accordion fold it widthwise. On the top side,
draw a picture and
on
the page underneath, write the message. Cut around the
picture leaving
the
top attached. You'll have a lift the flap type book.
Everyone had a
great
time, and the scavenger hunt is always a big hit. You
could make
"tornadoes"
for "Tornado on Tuesday", serve an Earthquake cake, or
serve Japanese
food
for "Night of the Ninjas".
We're doing a party tomorrow. Planned so far (I also
improvise so who
knows
8->):
We'll have a couple of activities for kids to rotate
through:
Kids will draw a dinosaur in the Ed Emberley style
(Dinosaurs Before
Dark)
Make a Camelot Library bookmark
Have a Balloon Toss (across blue crepe paper river)
and win a ribbon
(Hour
of the Olympics)
Receive a "rope ladder" (yarn braided into wristband)
Take a quick tour of non-fiction with little "Magic
Tree House Magic
Numbers" that focus on the areas that the books are
about so kids can
read
more about it.
Pin the Earth's moon on the solar system like Pin the
Tail on the
Donkey
(Midnight on the Moon)
They'll also each receive a mini- notepad and compass
to explore the
library!
We expect about 50 kids and have about 10 high school
volunteers who
will
make this happen. Will let you know if it all works.
Its for kids
going
into Grades 1-5.
Marge Loch-Wouters
lochwouters@menashalibrary.org
__________________________________________________
Yahoo! - We Remember
9-11: A tribute to the more than 3,000 lives lost
http://dir.remember.yahoo.com/tribute
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From: wkrug@park-ridge.lib.il.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:38:43 CDT
Our library could use help with this stumper. We have checked all the
usual
sources and have not had any luck. Our patron is looking for a book and
this is all she can remember: A person has a ball of yarn and if life gets
too boring, the person can pull on the yarn's end to "fast forward"
his
life.
Thank you all so much! I always enjoy reading everyone's posts!
Wendy Krug
*Opinions Expressed Are My Own*
Wendy Krug
Children's Librarian
Park Ridge Public Library
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847)825-4527
email: wkrug@park-ridge.lib.il.us
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From: <laanders@bellsouth.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: boy and mouse
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:38:50 CDT
I have a patron who is looking for a book. I don't have much information,
but am hoping this rings a bell with someone. The two characters are a boy
who is mentally challenged, and a very smart mouse. When the mouse dies,
its intelligence goes to the boy. The patron thought the title might be "A
Tear For...," but she's not sure.
I've checked our library catalog, A to Zoo, and Best Books for Children.
Linda Anderson, Nashville
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From: KAHERN <KAHERN@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Giant/Garden stumper
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:38:57 CDT
I have a patron who remembers reading a picture book to her grandson
about 13 years ago (doesn't remember how old the book was at that
time). All she can remember is the author was a man and the story
revolved/implied a sense of good and evil, with a giant serving as an
important character. As the story progressed, the garden was dark and
nothing would grow and then something happened (?) and the garden was
filled with light and things began to grow. Somehow the giant might be
involved in the dark/lightness coming and going? Please respond to me
and I'll post. TIA!
Kathleen Ahern
Children's Librarian
Buckham Memorial Library
11 East Division
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-2089
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From: Juli Huston <jhuston@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Easy reader books
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:39:03 CDT
Hello all,
I'm doing a review of our easy reader books to make room for new ones on
our shelves. As I'm relatively new to being a children's librarian and to
my branch, I'm still learning what books are currently popular. I was
wondering if you could share with me what you all are finding popular among
easy reader books so I can get a better idea of what I should be looking
for in this area. Thanks and I will compile a list to post back to
everyone.
Juli Huston
Juli Huston
Children's & Young Adult Librarian
Solano County Library
jhuston@snap.lib.ca.us
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From: <sdgriner@iupui.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: request for grade 7&8 high interest low vocabulary titles
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:39:11 CDT
I have ordered some books from High Noon Boooks. Their website is
www.highnoonbooks.com
I have had a parent in the public library who swears up and down that
these books have worked for her child.
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>
> Hello everyone,
> I would welcome suggestions from those of you who have favorite high
> interest low vocabulary novel titles for students in grades 7 and 8
(boys
> and girls).
> Some students' reading levels are around grade three; others have
levels
> around grade 4/5.
> Many thanks in advance.
> Kelly Kowalchuk
> kkowalchuk@hotmail.com
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device:
http://mobile.msn.com
>
>
>
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From: "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Mission Statements
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:39:18 CDT
Hi there.
We reorganized a few years back and changed from a Children's Services =
Department to Youth Services (adding YA collection, service and programming=
responsibilities). We really need to update our department mission =
statement and we're curious what others use. I would appreciate copies of =
any (inc. Children's only) mission statements. Please email me directly at =
katig@eauclaire.lib.wi.us.=20
Thanks in advance,
Kati Tvaruzka
Youth Librarian
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
400 Eau Claire Street
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-5007
katig@eauclaire.lib.wi.us=20
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Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)839-5007 - voice
(715)833-5310 - fax
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
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From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
To: "Henegar, Sharon" <SLHenegar@ocpl.org>
Subject: Seeking reading list suggestions
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:39:24 CDT
Dear pubyacers,
A high school teacher has asked me to put together a reading list for
her students (10, 11, 12 grade). She is seeking novels that are by Asian
or Middle Eastern authors and are set in the author's native country.
She does NOT want any books that take place in the US, or any books by
American or European authors about life in Asia or the Middle East. She
also specified that the books should be "suitable for 10th, 11th, or
12th grade students" but I don't know exactly what she means by that.
My mind has gone blank and I can't think of anything--please help!
Please send suggestions to me directly. If there is interest, I will be
happy to compile them and post the results to the list.
Thanks!
Jean Hewlett
North Bay Cooperative Library System
nbclsref@sonic.net
All opinions are my own, and do not represent those of my employers.
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From: "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Stumper answered
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:39:32 CDT
Hi all~
I tried several times to go to the link below, but always got a message =
"this page cannot be displayed." When I tried www.littlejason.com,
there =
is only a blank screen. Maybe this website is experiencing problems at =
the moment?
Beverly Bixler
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio Public Library, TX=20
-----Original Message-----
From: Kathy Graham [mailto:grahamka@SLS.LIB.IL.US]
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 9:52 AM
To: pubyac
Subject: Stumper answered
Thanks to Sheilah O'Connor for answering my stumper about the little boy =
=3D
coloring a tree. The answer was "Flowers are red" by Harry
Chapin. ( =
=3D
Tree, flowers---they're both plants!) For anyone who is interested, the =
=3D
lyrics can be found at www.littlejason.com/chapin/songs/flowers.htm
Pubyac is a wonderful resource!
Kathy
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From: Mary Gilbert <m.gilbert@gomail.sjcpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Children's version of the Ramayan
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:39:38 CDT
We would like to get an updated edition of the Hindu epic "Ramayana"
for
children. Does anyone know of a recent, readable version for upper
elementary? We need to replace our copy of Joseph Gaer's "The
Adventures
of Rama" from 1954. The Gaer title is the recommended version
in
Charlotte Huck's latest edition of Children's Literature in the Elementary
School, but I didn't find it on the Amazon site. She also mentions an adult
title from 1964. There don't seem to be other Amazon listings for the
Hindu legends for children, except a few individual picture book style
excerpts. I've also checked the 19th ed. of Children's Catalog, and the
Middle and Junior HS Library Catalog (Neither of which seems to have any
Hindu legends listed). I'm finding a scarcity of Asian religion books for
children, as I try to bridge the gaps in our collection. What's out
there
that you know about? TIA.
Mary Gilbert
Children's Services
St. Joseph County Public Library
South Bend, IN
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From: Kris Zimmerman <ZimmeK@ci.loveland.co.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Lib. III Job Posting, Loveland CO
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:39:45 CDT
> CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR/ LIBRARIAN III: Supervisory
> position with extensive public contact. Loveland Public Library is a
> single site, municipal library, serving area population of 60,000+
> located near Rocky Mountain National Park, about 50 miles from Denver and
> close to three universities. Seeking a customer service oriented
> librarian, knowledgeable in all areas of children's services including
> collection development, community outreach programming and supervision.
> Qualifications include ALA accredited MLS, minimum of three years
> experience in a public library youth services/children's division with
> some supervisory experience, strong communication and internet skills.
> Must possess or be able to obtain valid Colorado driver's license within
> 30 days of hire. Salary range: $39,888 - $58,008. Criminal
background &
> driving record obtained pre-employment. Complete job
duties/requirements
> available at following address & Jobline (970) 962-2374. City of
Loveland
> application required. Apply: Human Resources Dept., 500 E. 3rd St.,
> Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2371 by 5pm Friday, October 25, 2002 EOE
> Visit us at <http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/Library/libmain.htm>
and click
> on the "Jobs" link to apply online.
>
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: NJ jobs
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:39:53 CDT
Come grow with Willingboro Public Library!
An independent municipal library moving soon to new 42,000
square foot facility. Willingboro is a vibrant, multi-ethnic
community between Trenton and Philadelphia.
Children's Librarian
Will serve children from birth to grade six and their families.
Responsibilities include collection development, programming,
children's reference, networking with school and community
groups. MLS required. New library school graduates welcome to
apply. All applicants must be eligible for NJ Librarian
Certificate. Benefits package. Salary negotiable from $36,752.
Technical Services Librarian
Duties include cataloging, supervision of technical services and
systems administration staff, some reference coverage, Knowledge
of Bibliofile and Dynix helpful, but will train. MLS and three 3
years experience is required. All applicants must be eligible
for NJ Librarian Certificate. Benefits package. Salary
negotiable from $38,991.
Mail, email or fax resumes to Christine M. Hill
Assistant Director
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro NJ 08046
Phone 609-877-6668
Fax 609-877-7941
chill@willingboro.org
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From: "Mary Voors" <Mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Farmer taking produce to market
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:40:00 CDT
I am looking for a book about a farmer taking his produce to market in a
small open-bed truck. Probably a picture book or primer, the book was
available 30 to 40 years ago as this was the first book he remembers being
able to read independently. Written in "rhyming couplets," he clearly
remembers a picture of cabbages bounces off the truck.
I know this is not a lot to go on, but ANY help would be appreciated.
Please respond to me at mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us
TIA,
Mary
Mary R. Voors
E-Mail: =
mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us
Children's Services manager
Phone: 260-421-1221
Allen County Public Library
FAX: 260-422-9688
900 Webster
Fort Wayne, IN 46801
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Visit the Children's Services department Home Page:
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/Childrens_Services/children.html
Visit the 2002 Notable Websites Home Page at:
http://www.ala.org/alsc/nweb02.html
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From: "Georgia Jones" <georgiajones@ifls.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Franklin Party
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:40:06 CDT
Our Franklin party was a great success and everyone had fun----except the
person in the Franklin costume who was VERY hot!
Scholastic has a Franklin costume you can use and it is free for the asking.
They include stickers and some other free things you can hold a drawing for
or just give away. I ordered stickers from Smilemakers that were nice.
I had different stations where families could help themselves:
Turtle Races---turtles cut out of cardboard with a string laced through from
front to back. Tie onto a chair or table and hold the other end of the
string in your hand and jiggle to move the turtle.
Guessing game--guess how many green M &M's in the jar (good news---who eats
the other colors?)
Snack Station---green twizzlers.
Franklin Puzzle to make (from the website)
Coloring Station (website)
Lily pads floating in a wading pool to toss ping pong balls onto
Meet Franklin
Families brought cameras and took pictures. Have a seperate area for the
character so people can line up ( we had a bit of a problem with Clifford
being swamped by fans!) We ordered tons of Franklin books and had them all
standing on the shelves and tried to make everything green--food, colors,
etc. It turned out to be a very nice program. hope this helps.
Georgia Jones
Friday Library
New Richmond WI
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From: BC_Library_East <BC_Library_East@co.brown.wi.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Indoor Survival games
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:40:14 CDT
Coshocton Public Library has a teen page with a Library Survivor game that
is wonderful. I just used their ideas (adapted for my small branch, of
course) for an end of summer party for my teen volunteers. They had a
blast
and there are a lot of fun ideas you could do in smaller chuncks rather than
the whole party idea (which lasted a little over an hour...). Their
website
is www.cplrmh.com. Look for Library
Survivor Party. Have fun!
Karla Frost
Children's Librarian
East Branch Libray
Green Bay, Wisconsin
BC_Library_East@co.brown.wi.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Bryce, Richard [mailto:bryce@palsplus.org]
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 10:19 AM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: Indoor Survival games
Hi! The theme for my winter (December-February) book discussion is
Survival! and instead of the usual fare of word games I wanted to do some
fun indoor cooperative (?) survival games. Any ideas?
I would need them to be about 10-15 minutes in length. It can be something
like "You're trapped in an earthquake and have fallen down a hole.
Now get
out" kind of thing or it could just be like the challenges that they have
on
the Survivor TV show.
I would appreciate any and all ideas. BTW, the calamities that strike the
characters involve an earthquake, a shipwreck, and a flood.
I'll post a compilation next week. Please send ideas to:
bryce@palsplus.org.
Thanks!!
Richard Bryce :O)
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From: "Pamela Comello" <pcomello@sedonalibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: length of time for summer reading
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For the last 4 summers, we have organized our reading program by reading
hours, not books. The purpose in doing it this way is to insure that all
readers, no matter what their level of reading capability, may succeed. In
previous summers, the program has run for 8 weeks and the amount of hours
required has been less. This past summer, our program ran for 10 weeks and
I increased the minimum required amount of hours for the whole 10 week
program to the following:
15 hours (or 1.5 hours a week) for pre-readers or parents reading to
children.
30 hours (or 3 hours a week) for children ages 7-11
40 hours (or 4 hours a week) for kids 12 and older.
I'm trying to decide if these minimum amounts are a bit too challenging for
most kids and families....I'm under the opinion that if you have the
attitude of the self-fulling prophesy..you get what you expect...and many
did accomplish this goal. So, we'll see. I plan to try to get
feedback
from teachers and school librarians, and I am basing my minimum hours on
past experience of being an elementary teacher and encouraging children to
read 20-30 minutes a day, which is what the 40 hours just about works out to
be.
Pam Comello, Head of Youth Services
Sedona Public Library
3250 White Bear Road
Sedona, AZ. 86336
pcomello@sedonalibrary.org
P Stack wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> My boss just handed me a notice that said Saginaw libraries read for
> 5 or 10 hours for their summer reading. We did 25 hours over 8 weeks.
> If you did summer reading by time can you please e-mail me with your
> total hours. Thank you. Pam
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From: "Olivia Spicer" <ospicer@loudoun.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Remembering 9/11 (Resources)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:40:29 CDT
This was sent to another listserv that I subscribe to. It may help if =
anyone is planning on doing anything tomorrow, of if any teachers come in =
asking about resources on teaching on the subject. I know it's kind of =
last minute, but better late than never...
I complied these links from a few of the lists I subscribe to.=20
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>Here is an excellent site recommended by:=20
>TeachersFirst Update - August 19, 2002=20
>http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/911memorial.html=20
>=20
>In addition to this wonderful link from the National Association of=20
>School Psychologists, I put together a list of resources for an=20
>upcoming column on Remembering 9/11. I hope it will be useful to=20
>share with administrators and teachers.=20
>http://mciu.org/~spjvweb/remembering.html=20
>=20
>Go to this National Education Association site for 9/11 ideas:=20
>http://neahin.org/programs/schoolsafety/september11/materials/lessonhome.h=
tm=20
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>Friday's edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education has an article=20
>about a large source of material/links for k-12 and college=20
>educators who plan to teach/discuss 9/11.=20
>Sections of this webliography include:=20
>Syllabi & Lesson Plans=20
>Resources=20
>Issues=20
>Media, Culture, and the Arts=20
>Biographies=20
>Memorials=20
>Direct to the site at:=20
>http://www.teaching9-11.org/=20
>Learn more about it here:=20
>http://chronicle.com/free/2002/08/2002083002t.htm=20
>=20
>activities for K-5 kids & librarians & teachers:=20
>http://www.mikids.com/911.htm=20
>=20
>http://www.rollingrequiem.org=20
>http://www.legacy.org=20
>=20
>A massive, searchable/browse (by topic, date) collection of 9/11=20
>coverage (press briefings, speeches, etc) can be accessed at this=20
>url via C-SPAN. http://www.c-span.org/terrorism/=20
>=20
>The News Division of the Special Libraries Association has a large=20
>webliography that some of you might find of value.=20
>http://www.ibiblio.org/slanews/internet/911/=20
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>**********************************************************************=20
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>lii.org: Librarians' Index to the Internet=20
>SPECIAL MAILING: Additional Resources Related to September 11=20
>September 11 and Beyond: http://lii.org/911=20
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>You are welcome to use these and any other lii.org resources in your=20
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>are "Copyright 2002 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, lii.org."=20
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Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: Click Here
Olivia I. Spicer
Youth Services Librarian
Loudoun County Public Library
Rust Library
380 Old Waterford Rd.
Leesburg, VA 20176
Tel: 703-771-5624
ospicer@loudoun.gov
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From: "" <chrisbeth@excite.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Thank you: craft ideas for bedtime story hour (long)
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:40:37 CDT
Hello, I just want to thank everyone we suggested craft ideas for a
bedtime/sleeping theme. I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get back to
you! I have so many great ideas to choose from, it is hard to pick just one!
I think I am going to go with the wand/star on craft stick idea. From Diane
Macklin:
With my 3 to 6 year olds we made a dream catcher. Ojibway legend has it
that bad dreams were caught in the web while a child slept and released at
daylight. I used sturdy paper plates with the centres cut out to form a
ring. Use a hole punch to make holes in the ring. The children then weaved
yarn through the holes in a random pattern to form a web. Leave a couple of
inches of yarn hanging at the top to hang the dream catcher and a couple of
inches at the bottom to thread on some beads and a couple of colorful
feathers (stick the spines of the feathers into the holes of the beads to
secure them). Goodbye nightmares!
The other project was in conjunction with the excellent bathtime/bedtime
book Whatever Next by Jill Murphy. I read this book with my group of 2 to
3
year olds. Actually, I acted it out which they thought was hilarious and
then all had to take turns wearing the space helmet (a colander) and
climbing into the rocket for a journey to the moon. In my rocketship I had
some rocks which I told the children I brought back from the moon. The
rocks were clay that I poked with a pencil end to create craters then left
to dry out. During my journey back to earth the moon dust fell off the
rocks so of course needed to be fixed by the children with some glue and
glitter.
>From Jennie Stoltz:
They had taken a round circle (of cardstock or something sturdy) that was
white (or off white) and on one side they made a sleepy face and on the
other they made (the kids drew) an awake face. Then they glued on a craft
(popcicle) stick and the kids could show if they were feeling sleepy or
awake. Course you could make it as complicated as you would want with
"hair/yarn" or ears or anything else. You could even do the same thing
on a
moon shape too. Have an awake moon on one side and sleepy moon on the other.
>From Melissa MacLeod:
How about cutting animal outlines in paper that they can hold in front of a
flashlight to make shadow animals on the wall. Just have circles of black
construction paper photocopied with outlines (or let them create their own)
that they can cut.
>From Karen Bruce:
I have seen your request for Bedtime Storytime info, and hope I can help. We
have done several of these sessions. The easiest and most successful craft
is to supply the children with a picture of a star. This needs to be cut out
(parents can come in handy!). The star can be decorated with glitter or
colour, or simply printed on coloured paper (you should be able to fit
several on a sheet). Simply sticky tape the star to a wooden stick, and the
children can wave them about. You could also hang stars and moon from a coat
hanger to make a mobile. We always have a bedtime chocolate drink and a
biscuit to finish off, and a great time is had by all.
>From Jennifer Harshberger In our storytimes we don't do crafts but each
year I do a Lullaby Concertand I pre-make a goodie for the children to bring
home with them.Basically I have little paper stars that I glue to craft
sticks. I'vegone the easy way and have a computer graphic star that I have a
volunteercut out ... but the kids could surely decorate them themselves.Hope
this helps!From Leslie Johnson: In Toddle on Over by Robin Works Davis,
there is a pattern for a doorknobhanger that shows a baby awake on one side
(I'm Awake!) and asleep (I'mAsleep!) on the other. It is real simple, but
they can color it and hangit on their doors with yarn or ribbon. I've used
it and parents seem tolike it as well. From Sheilah O'Connor: Find a
picture of a child/creature in bed -perhaps one from one of your stories.
Reproduce that as a colouring sheet (trace the outlines if you can't draw at
all). But only do this on the top 2/3rds of a sheet of paper and don't
bother drawing a blanket on the bed Then, on the other side of the paper
(i.e. flipped over and upside down) draw the bottom half of the bed again,
but this time with a blanket over the child. This is on the top third of the
second side of the paper. Flip the sheet back over and fold the bottom up
towards the top. The bottom of the bed you drew on the otherside should come
up to meet its counterpart on the front, but this time the child will have a
blanket covering her. Am I describing this badly?It works a little like a
lift the flap but you are just using one piece of paper to do so. It takes a
bit of time to draw the second side properly so that when folded it goes to
the right part and meets properly but once done, It works like a charm.From
Marietta Cole: You could make a quilt. Have squares of paper and
differentcolored shapes cut out for the children to glue on their square.You
could have a giant piece of paper to arrange the squaresupon for display.
When we do projects like this, we always letthe children make one to take
home. The last quilt was called a"friendship quilt". From
Christine
Gologowski: I use bingo dabbers sometimes. Give large outline picture. Let
kids fillin with different colors. From Elizabeth Murphy: CraftsBat Finger
Puppets or Stick Puppets - use a die cut bat and tape a loop orstick to the
backBed Picture (photocopy) to color and draw monster underneathCloset (Door
Flap glued to paper) Draw monster behind doorCrayon Resist Watercolor or
blue wash pictures - make the picture "night"Door Hangers (die cut)-
glue on
photocopy of "Do Not Disturb" "Pleaseread me a story"Dream
Catcher - Wrap
yarn around wire hoop or cardboard hoopGood Night Book - pre-cut and staple
a few pages together and let the kidscut out pictures from old magazines to
glue in, like "Good Night, Moon"Glasses with Red Lenses (red
cellophane) -
die cut the glasses and pre-cutcircles of red cellophane for the kids to
glue on.Wet Chalk on black paper drawings - dip colored chalk in shallow
bowls ofwaterMeteorites - Cut a few foot long lengths of yellow, red, or
orange crepepaper streamers (or yarn). Tape to the corner of a square of
aluminum foil. Crumple up thefoil, keeping the streamers free to hang out.
Give the kids a target to throw at(picture of Earth?)Monster Finger
Puppets - use scraps of felt and yarn on a piece of cardboardwith a loop
taped to the back.Moon and Stars Mobile - die-cut moon and stars and tie to
coat hangersMoon and Stars Kite - Tape yarn to craft stick and tape moon and
stars alongyarn.Moon Face - Draw a face on a paper plate with black crayon
and paint overwith yellowpaint.Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppet - Make a loop in
middle of pipe cleaner forfinger and twist the ends around feathers or felt
scraps.Shadow Puppets (die cut on a stick) - use with overhead projector
offlashlightsShadow Shape - Fold Black paper in half and cut out a random
shape. Openand glue to yellow paper.Sleeping Bag for die cut animal - glue
fabric rectangle to paper with anopening to slip animal in.Spinning Owl on a
Straw - tape two owl die-cuts back to back to the top of astraw. On one side
draw a face awake, on the other side draw a face asleep. Hold thestraw
between your palms, and spin the straw to make the owlsspin.Star Necklaces -
Glue glitter or sequins or feathers to die-cut star andpunch hole for
yarnTickle Sticks - Tape a few brightly colored feathers to end of craft
stick. From Lynda Gamble:A very simple craft that I have done with two year
olds and also 3-5's. I
cut out beds like a very wide H but with the bar much lower. I also cut out
blankets from felt ( or colored paper) and pillows from quilt batting. They
kids glued them on manilla paper and added details with crayons. Older kids
added windows, doors, etc. They all loved to touch the felt and the
pillow.
I apologize if I left anyone out, thanks again for your help! Christine E.
AttinasiYouth Services LibrarianOntario Public Library1850 Ridge RdOntario,
NY 14519Phone: (315) 524-8381Fax: (315) 524-2139E-mail:
cattinasi@pls-net.orgPersonal
e-mail: Chrisbeth@excite.com
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