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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: Monday, October 21, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 894
PUBYAC Digest 894
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Name for family storytime kits
by Susan259@aol.com
2) Christmas Skits
by "Sandra Pierce" <spierce@nwrls.lib.fl.us>
3) RE: Name for family storytime kits
by "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
4) Re: Hawaiian/Tropical Reading Program
by "Tara Mendez" <TaraM@mail2tara.com>
5) name
by Frances Easterling <machild@cmrls.lib.ms.us>
6) stumper about lion/man
by Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
7) Needed: program ideas for "A Series of Unfortunate Events"
by Nancy Opalko <n_opalko@yahoo.com>
8) Re: MOPS talk
by Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
9) National Family Literacy Day
by "Suzi Wackerbarth" <saw70@stargate.pitt.edu>
10) popcorn ideas
by "Theresa Stoner" <tstoner@vigo.lib.in.us>
11) Re: Name for family storytime kits
by Curry Rose Hoskey <jadwigapup@yahoo.com>
12) Stumper solutions
by "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
13) LeapFrog Interactive Storybooks
by Christine Heron <cheron@gfn.org>
14) Good morning to you...
by Adrienne Wass <adriennewass@yahoo.ca>
15) Re: MOPS talk
by "Kathleen Conger" <kathleen.conger@ci.stpaul.mn.us>
16) List of replies about Kindergarten cliques
by "Joy S. Wong" <jwong@tln.lib.mi.us>
17) Re: Name for family storytime kits
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
18) Spanish language magazines for children & teens
by Edra Monzon <WC_Edra@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
19) stumperthx/scifi/fantasy
by "Lori Bonner" <lori1@orofino-id.com>
20) Re: library mascots
by "Kathy Seymour" <kseymour@dcccd.edu>
21) Help- teens with low reading levels!
by Jennifer Fay <j_fay84103@yahoo.com>
22) Re: Science Programs
by "Theresa Stoner" <tstoner@vigo.lib.in.us>
23) Re: MOPS talk
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
24) Reading Activity Sheets
by Janet Eckert <jcape52@yahoo.com>
25) re: evaluating story time presenters
by Susan Dailey <obldailey@onlyinternet.net>
26) Re: Hawaiian/Tropical Reading Program
by "Jackson Librarian" <jack2libs@hotmail.com>
27) Re: MOPS talk
by "Mara Alpert" <malpert42@hotmail.com>
28) RE: Please help- Fall Festival
by "Williams, Sally" <WilliamsS@ci.mount-dora.fl.us>
29) re: MOPS talk
by Susan Dailey <obldailey@onlyinternet.net>
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From: Susan259@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Name for family storytime kits
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we call our boxes read it again kits
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From: "Sandra Pierce" <spierce@nwrls.lib.fl.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Christmas Skits
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:56:35 CDT
Hello All,
I am looking for a good skit for a family program for
Christmas. No
more than 6 characters. I've searched the Play magazines already. We
have had some great ones in the past, and I am having problems finding
something that's really good. Any ideas will be appreciated.
From: "Sandra Pierce" <spierce@nwrls.lib.fl.us>
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From: "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Name for family storytime kits
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:56:43 CDT
Ours are called "Stories to Go".
Rebecca Cohen
Newport Public Library
Newport, Oregon
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From: "Tara Mendez" <TaraM@mail2tara.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Hawaiian/Tropical Reading Program
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:56:51 CDT
Hi, I have just finished doing a Survivor reading program which could
easily be converted into a Hawain theme. It is Island based and the kids
have to solve puzzles and read books to survivor on the island. Its sort
of like a solve your own adventure. I only have hard copies of it and
its allblack and white but if you would like I can snail mail it to you.
Tara
St. Kevin School
Welland, Ontario
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From: Frances Easterling <machild@cmrls.lib.ms.us>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: name
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:57:00 CDT
Okay all you creative minds:
I need a name for a column in the newspaper. The last name of the
column was Library Lingo. I want a new name for it but cannot come up
with anything unique. The column is in a small town newspaper. It
will
consists of all library news. Can you come up with anything?
Thanks for the help,
Frances Easterling
Children's Librarian
Magee Public Library
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From: Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper about lion/man
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A patron is looking for the title of a book about a lion who is in the
circus, but a man convinces him to leave and become a man. The lion becomes
an expert marksman, wears suits, etc. Eventually the lion goes on safari
and is faced with the dilemma: if he's a man, shoot the other lions or if
he's a lion, eat the man. Any ideas what this book is called?
Please respond to me directly (yes, you have to cut and paste) and I'll
post to the list.
Many thanks,
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From: Nancy Opalko <n_opalko@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Needed: program ideas for "A Series of Unfortunate Events"
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:57:16 CDT
Hi guys, I know this has been put before you in the
past but I can't seem to find my print-outs of
previous ideas for a program on Lemony Snicket's
books. If anyone still has a record of these ideas or
any fresh ones, please either post to the group or to
my email. I would like to plan this for Children's
Book Week so I need to get this together pretty quick.
Thanks in advance!
Nancy Opalko
Children's Librarian
Lafayette Cty & Oxford Public Library
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From: Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: MOPS talk
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:57:23 CDT
Definitely check out the PLA information on Emergent Literacy. . .you can
find it at http://www.pla.org/projects/preschool/preschool_overview.html
Lots of great information for parents!
At 09:31 PM 10/17/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>Help! I've been invited to speak at a MOPS (mothers of preschoolers)
>group about the importance of reading to young children. I've never
>done this before and would appreciate any ideas, tips, etc. you folks
>might give. Thanks!
>
>Susan
>
>--
>Susan Fisher
>Bethesda Public Library
>4905 Bethesda Road
>Thompson Station, TN 37179
>615.790.1887
>fax: 615.760.8426
>sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org
Cindy Christin
Children's Librarian
Bozeman Public Library
220 E. Lamme
Bozeman, Montana 59715
406-582-2404
FAX 406-582-2424
christin@mtlib.org
"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your
life."
Confucius
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From: "Suzi Wackerbarth" <saw70@stargate.pitt.edu>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: National Family Literacy Day
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:57:32 CDT
Has anyone heard that Nov. 1 is National Family Literacy day? I logged =
onto the American Bible Society site today, and they have a whole set of =
ideas and a program packet. While their packet is Bible-based, the info =
given does a great job of promoting existing community programs and =
sharing the reasons why literacy breaks the cycle of hopelessness. If =
anyone is interested in looking at the packet, the abs site is =
www.americanbible.org. Meanwhile, I
have included some excerpts from the =
article.
Excerpts from the info on NFL day (I imagine the acronym is accidental!)
As National Family Literacy Day approaches on November 1, the American =
Bible Society (ABS), in a continued commitment to eradicate illiteracy =
throughout the United States, partners with individuals and =
organizations across the country that share a concern for this issue. =
We invite you to join this important effort.
The American Bible Society Literacy Program is a church and =
community-based literacy program designed to support families by working =
to:
a.. Break the cycle of illiteracy that keeps families at risk
a.. Establish a relationship between a caring tutor and the student, =
involving the family in meaningful and appropriate ways
a.. Foster in the student the conviction that reading is useful, =
desirable, and enjoyable
Perhaps you know someone who wants to learn to read. Maybe you know a =
church that might be interested in setting up a Literacy Program. You =
might even want to volunteer as a tutor in your community. Begin by =
contacting your local church, school or community center to see if a =
Literacy Program is already in place. If not, contact ABS for an =
Introductory Pack and then share it with someone who can join you in =
your commitment and desire to eliminate illiteracy.
Together, we can open doors for people in need.
Suzi Wackerbarth
MLIS graduate, University of Pittsburgh, Dept.of Library Science
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From: "Theresa Stoner" <tstoner@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: popcorn ideas
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Hi! I am new to the list, so I hope I am doing this right!
I am doing a program for kids ages 5 and up with a popcorn theme (A local =
bank donated to the library a bunch of microwave pocorn). I need some =
suggestions for crafts and stories.
Any help would be much appreciated!
Theresa Stoner
tstoner@vigo.lib.in.us
Vigo County Public Library
Terre Haute, Indiana
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From: Curry Rose Hoskey <jadwigapup@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Name for family storytime kits
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:57:49 CDT
We call ours "Tots' Topic Totes." The name was submitted
by a parent. Maybe you could have an informal "contest" to
name the kits?
Good luck.
=====
Curry Rose Hoskey
Eastham Public Library
190 Samoset Rd
Eastham, MA 02642-3109
jadwigapup@yahoo.com
choskey@clamsnet.org
w)508-240-5950
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From: "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper solutions
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:57:56 CDT
Hi everyone,
I've had a couple of responses to my stumper about the girl who
walks through a closet (tunnel?) and encounters a formal ball,
count and countess, etc. One possibility is Loretta Mason Potts
and the other is Shadow Castle by Marian Cockrell. Thank you to
the wonderful librarians who responded. I haven't spoken with the
patron yet but I hope one of these is the title.
Kim
kimf@mail.sgcl.org
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From: Christine Heron <cheron@gfn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: LeapFrog Interactive Storybooks
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:58:04 CDT
Hi,
I was wondering if any of you offer these storybooks or any other LeapFrog
product in your library for circulation or otherwise? Please respond to me
at cheron@gfn.org. Thanks Christine
--
____________________________________________________________________________
__
Christine K. Heron, M.I.L.S.
"Individual views held here"
Children's Librarian
Jack R. Winegarden Library
Fenton Children's Center
200 E. Caroline
810-714-0917
Fenton, MI 48430 www.gdl.falcon.edu
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From: Adrienne Wass <adriennewass@yahoo.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Good morning to you...
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:58:11 CDT
Hello,
Does anyone know if there is more to the song/rhyme:
Good morning to you
Good morning to you
We're all in our places
With bright shining faces
Good morning to you
we have a patron here who believes there is another
stanza...please respond to my e-mail address if you
can help.
Thank you,
Adrienne Wass
Henderson Library
Winnipeg Public Library
Tel: (204) 986-4345
E-mail: awass@city.winnipeg.mb.ca
______________________________________________________________________
Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
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From: "Kathleen Conger" <kathleen.conger@ci.stpaul.mn.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: MOPS talk
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:58:19 CDT
Another useful tool is a video entitled Born to Read, which stresses the
importance of reading to children when they are young. The info from our
catalog:
Born to read [videorecording] / Association for Library Service to
Children in association with ALA Video and Library Video Network ;
produced & directed by Jeff Lifton.
Pub info Towson, MD : ALA Video/Library Video Network, c1996.
Good luck,
Kc
Kathleen Conger
Youth Services Librarian
Saint Paul Public Library
kathleen.conger@ci.stpaul.mn.us
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From: "Joy S. Wong" <jwong@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: List of replies about Kindergarten cliques
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:58:27 CDT
My question was: A patron has a child in Kindergarten who cannot play with
some of the other children because they have clubs. Children in the club
refuse to play with outsiders. Can you suggest any books that could be
read to this child?
The following titles were suggested:
Chester's Way by Kevin Henkes
Horace and Morris but Mostly Delores by James Howe
How to Be a Friend by Marc Brown
The Berenstain Bears and the In-Crowd
There's a Franklin book about clubs. The title could be Franklin's Secret
Club
Sneetches by Dr. Seuss
Thank you very much to all who replied.
Joy Wong
Blair Memorial Library
Clawson, MI 48017
jwong@tln.lib.mi.us
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Name for family storytime kits
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:58:35 CDT
Ours are called "Story Totes."
Cindy Rider wrote:
> Ours are called "Kids Kits"
> Cindy Rider
>
> <<< Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com
10/17 9:42p >>>
> <snip?
>
> Now what we need help with is a name for our kits. We already have a
> set of circulating kits that are in large maroon bags that include a big
> book, several picture books, a teacher resource book, a video, a
> cassette tape, and a puppet. These are called "StoryTime
Kits" and are
> circulated to our childcare centers. <snip>
> Any clever ideas out there? Thanks in advance.
>
> Stacey
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From: Edra Monzon <WC_Edra@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Spanish language magazines for children & teens
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:58:43 CDT
I need actual titles, publishers and subscription costs for Spanish
language magazines written for children, and those for teens. I know
that PUBYAC is the best place to go for timely information of this
sort. I'm working on a grant proposal. If you know titles or
sources,
would you please send the info to me at WC_Edra@dayton.lib.oh.us
. I
will compile and post a list to PUBYAC. Any help you give will
be
greatly appreciated. Edra
************************************************************************
Edra Monzon, Branch Manager
Dayton Metro
Library
West Carrollton Branch
937-859-4011 or 937-227-9517
300 E. Central Ave.
FAX: 937-859-4901
West Carrollton, OH 45449
WC_Edra@dayton.lib.oh.us
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From: "Lori Bonner" <lori1@orofino-id.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumperthx/scifi/fantasy
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:58:51 CDT
Thank you to everybody who replied to the message about a sci/fi fantasy =
with kids who get thrown into another dimension while riding on a roller =
coaster. It was unanimous with pubyaccers that it was somehow tied to a =
cartoon that came out in the 1980s and was inspired by Dungeons & =
Dragons. But we were looking for books.=20
Well, through the local book grapevine we found out that the books were =
called Guardians of the Flame and had several books in this series.
=
The books were authored by Joel Rosenberg. We have found several in our =
consortium catalog. The first book in the series is The Sleeping =
Dragon. The books are published by ROC.
Thank you again for the help,
Lori Bonner
Clearwater Memorial Public Library
P.O. Box 471
Orofino, ID 83544
208-476-3411
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From: "Kathy Seymour" <kseymour@dcccd.edu>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: library mascots
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:58:58 CDT
Lynda,
For our new library, we have a zebra as our mascot. We are an
academic=
/public library partnership of the City of Irving, Texas and North Lake C=
ollege, a Dallas County Community College. The zebra's two colors of str=
ipes represent the college side and the public side working together to c=
reate one totally integrated library. We have a zebra design on our
nam=
e tags. When we opened this summer, we had a Name the Zebra contest.
=
We incorporate the zebra and zebra design in many ways. Take a
look at=
our Children's web site http://www.northlakecollege.edu/nlcl/kids/kids-p=
ages.htm
Kathy Seymour
Children's Services Senior Librarian=20
North Lake Community Library
5001 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving,TX. 75038
kseymour@dcccd.edu =20
(W) 972-273-3412 (Fax) 972-273-3431
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From: Jennifer Fay <j_fay84103@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Help- teens with low reading levels!
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:59:07 CDT
Dear Collective Brain,
I have had a lot of teens in lately with reading level between 2nd and 5th
grade. They reading because they are being forced to read "little
kid"
books. Yesterday, I had a tough 7th grade boy in, just sobbing, because he
had to have an audio book, the matching print book, and it had to be AR
level 4.0-6.0. His mother was making him take Stellaluna and The Secret
Garden! He was so humiliated. Luckily I was able to get him
Scorpions by
Walter Dean Meyers. And that was the third situation I have had like that
this month.
What I am looking for is teen books with low reading levels, or kid books
that would be interesting for teens. No "little kid" books,
please. I will
compile the list and put it on pubyac. Please help- these kids really need
us!
Jennifer Fay
Murray Library Children's Services
Murray, UT
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From: "Theresa Stoner" <tstoner@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Science Programs
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:59:13 CDT
You might want to call the St. Joseph County Public Library in South Bend, =
Indiana. They used to(and still may) have a great science fair with help =
from the locl colleges and businesses.
http://sjcpl.lib.in.us/
Theresa Stoner
Vigo County Public Library
Terre Haute, Indiana
<<< howrs@llcoop.org 10/17
9:36p >>>
Hi everyone:)
I know that some of you guys out there are doing science programs for your
kids and I am planning on doing this for the 4-5th grade age group this =
year
and am wondering if you could share what you do and how you run it with =
me.
You can reply to me of list and then I will post a compilation to the list
of
all the great ideas I receive.
Thank you all so much in advance!
Becca Smith
Youth Services
Reynolds Township Library
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-5894
howrs@llcoop.org
=20
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org, sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org
Subject: Re: MOPS talk
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:59:22 CDT
If you go to www.memfox.net, or read her
book called Reading Magic, you will
have all the research and anecdotal evidence you need to encourage parents
to
read to their kids, and it's in eloquent, passionate langauge rather than
educational jargon and statistics. I highly recommend it.
Debra Bogart
541-726-2243
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change
the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."Margaret Mead
>>> Susan Fisher 10/17/02 07:31PM >>>
Help! I've been invited to speak at a MOPS (mothers of preschoolers)
group about the importance of reading to young children. I've never
done this before and would appreciate any ideas, tips, etc. you folks
might give. Thanks!
Susan
--
Susan Fisher
Bethesda Public Library
4905 Bethesda Road
Thompson Station, TN 37179
615.790.1887
fax: 615.760.8426
sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org
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From: Janet Eckert <jcape52@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Reading Activity Sheets
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:59:30 CDT
Dear Fellow PUBYACers,
The Western Massachusetts Regional Library System
has recently developed seasonal reading activity
sheets -
www.wmrls.org/services/youth/readingprograms.html
-
for our member librarians who work hard to produce
dynamic library programs even though many have little
time, staff, or money! These sheets were inspired by
our Springfield (MA) Library's "Read For Treats"
reading activity sheet (in which the young reader
fills a paper pumpkin with the titles of 5 recent
reads and returns the colored pumpkin to the library
for a special Halloween Treat). These reading sheets
not only decorate the library but also serve as great
readers' advisors (as kids love to see what their
friends are reading).
We hope that you will visit our website soon.
Sincerely,
Janet Eckert
Youth Services Consultant
Western Massachusetts Regional Library System
Hatfield, MA
jeckert@wmrls.org
http://www.wmrls.org/services/youth/readingprograms.html
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From: Susan Dailey <obldailey@onlyinternet.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: evaluating story time presenters
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:59:38 CDT
Heather,
I don't have any experience rating presenters because this isn't something
we do. I am the primary storyteller at my branch, as well as the manager,
and my co-workers tell me that they would get too nervous having me in the
room. (which could also happen in your situation) However, I wanted
to
share an insight that I've begun discussing in my workshops. It is the
fact that people do storytime for primarily three reasons:
1) to nurture children
2) to teach childre
3) to entertain children
My theory is that people have one of these three as their primary
reason--they are either nurturers, teachers or entertainers. This affects
how they do storytime and what type of themes and materials they choose.
If you are a nurturer, for example, you need to realize that others might
be entertainers or teachers. So you are correct, this is a very
subjective area.
Just another thought, do you ask participants in the group to evaluate the
programs? Maybe you culd do this once or twice a year after several
sessions. (Of course, this only works if parents attend the programs. I
can't imagine preschoolers filling out evaluations!)
Good luck with this challenging task,
Susan Dailey
Librarian, speaker and author of "A Storytime Year"
Ossian Branch Library
Ossian, IN
obldailey@wellscolibrary.org
www.susanmdailey.com
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From: "Jackson Librarian" <jack2libs@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Hawaiian/Tropical Reading Program
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:59:46 CDT
Hi Christine,
We did a "tropical island party" a couple of summers ago. We
made fish
windsocks and hula skirts, told the "magic fish" story, read a book or
two,
and had our shelver (from Hawaii) teach the kids a hula dance. Kids had a
great time. Lots of fun decorating, too (fish nets, etc.) A friend showed
me a great web site for programming ideas:
www.hummingbirded.com
Hope this helps.
Deb
>From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
>Subject: Hawaiian/Tropical Reading Program
>Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 12:20:53 CDT
>
>I am thinking of doing a Hawaiian/Tropical theme for my winter reading
>program which begins the third week in January.
>
>Anyone done this theme before? Suggestions, Ideas, Resources?
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>
>Thanks,
>
>Christina Johnson
>
>Lebanon Public Library
>
>Lebanon IN
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From: "Mara Alpert" <malpert42@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: MOPS talk
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:59:54 CDT
The Los Angeles Public Library has a wonderful program called Read To Me LA
which does just what you're talking about. Volunteers speak to the parents
of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers about the importance of reading to
their children every day. They show a brief video, talk about selecting
appropriate books, and give parents the chance to practice reading out loud
to each other.
http://www.lapl.org/kidspath/rtmla.html
The above link will give you some information about the program and a phone
number to call for further information.
Hope this helps!
Mara Alpert
Acting Senior Librarian
Children's Literature Department
Los Angeles Public Library
>From: Susan Fisher <sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
>Subject: MOPS talk
>Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:31:58 CDT
>
>Help! I've been invited to speak at a MOPS (mothers of preschoolers)
>group about the importance of reading to young children. I've never
>done this before and would appreciate any ideas, tips, etc. you folks
>might give. Thanks!
>
>Susan
>
>--
>Susan Fisher
>Bethesda Public Library
>4905 Bethesda Road
>Thompson Station, TN 37179
>615.790.1887
>fax: 615.760.8426
>sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org
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From: "Williams, Sally" <WilliamsS@ci.mount-dora.fl.us>
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Subject: RE: Please help- Fall Festival
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 11:00:02 CDT
My hands down FAVORITE thing to do is The Little Old Lady Who Was Not =
Afraid of Anything. It makes a great audience participation thing =
because as she is going home she meets a pair of shoes and they go =
"clomp, Clomp", pants that go "Wiggle, wiggle". etc.
The author's last =
name is Williams--no connection. But take a look at it if you have it =
in your system--I really recommend it.
Sally Williams
P.S. I practice the moves with the kids before I tell the story.
Love =
to watch their little faces concentrating...
SW
-----Original Message-----
From: Heather Mize [mailto:hmize1@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 12:32 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Please help- Fall Festival
Hello, I have been asked to tell stories at a local church fall =
festival. I
have never done any storytelling outside of my regular storytime at my
library. What I need are some suggestions for stories. Here are the
guidelines:
Can be Halloween related, but NOT scary.
I have about 15 minutes with each group.
The groups will be separated into preschool, Kindergarten-2nd grade, and =
3rd
grade-5th grade.
The stories can be from books or not, but I would prefer to just tell -
props would be okay.
I know this has probably been asked before, and I am sorry. I would =
really
appreciate any information. If you know of a good web site for ideas =
that
would help. I will post everyone's comments and suggestions when I get =
them
all compiled
Please reply to me off list at hmize1@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance.
Heather Mize
Karns Library
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From: Susan Dailey <obldailey@onlyinternet.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: MOPS talk
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 11:00:10 CDT
Susan,
I'd suggest looking at Mem Fox's "Reading Magic" before you prepare
your
talk. It's a quick read, but she is passionate about the importance of
reading aloud to young chldren. There are some cartoons in the book that
you might be able to enlarge for posters or make into overheads (if you
want to go to the bother of having equipment). There is also a chapter
that discusses how to read with expression. You might want to model these
techniques to the group by reading them a children's story. (I've
listened to a lot of speakers--and even do presentations myself--and have
found that people enjoy hearing stories. Look how long "Who Moved My
Cheese" has been on the bestseller's list. It's essentially a fable
for
adults!) You might even want to start and end with a story--or throw in
some chldren's poetry/nursery rhymes. Just a touch of humor might help
also. This is an important and serious subject, but you can still make it
lighthearted. After all, humor is the most common emotion found in
picture books!
If speaking to adults makes you nervous, I'd recommend practicing several
times. That will make you more relaxed. I read recently that you should
have the beginning and ending of your speech--one or two
sentences--memorized so that you can make eye contact, as well as being
confident. During the rest of the speech, you can use notes. I'd
also
recommend bringing some great picture books with you. (This gives you
some flexibility with time. If you finish early, the parents can have
more time to look at books!) You might even want to prepare a
bibliography of terrific read-alouds. Jim Trelease's "Read Aloud
Handbook" should help if you have trouble coming up with titles.
I really didn't intend to write so much and I'm sure you'll get other
great suggestions from the listserv.
Good luck with the presentation,
Susan Dailey
librarian, speaker and author of "A Storytime Year"
Ossian Branch Library
Ossian, IN
obldailey@wellscolibrary.org
www.susanmdailey.com
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