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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, November 20, 2002 8:05 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 925
PUBYAC Digest 925
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) christmas party ideas needed
by Diane Macklin <dmacklin@sympatico.ca>
2) CD listening centres
by Christine Dalgetty <dalgettyc@bpl.on.ca>
3) Re: Computers in YA
by "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
4) Re: juvenile book club
by "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
5) RE: Computers in YA
by "Troy and Nicole Morgan" <trikki@peoplepc.com>
6) French/English magazine
by "Kim Villasenor" <newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us>
7) Re: Underground RR--quilt-making activity Idea
by "M. Mills" <mmills@leaguecitylibrary.org>
8) Re: Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
9) Re: Underground RR--quilt-making activity
by Jim Brown <jbrown@mail.win.org>
10) Re: FW: [sla-cbos] Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
11) RE: Latest librarian commercial
by CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
12) scavenger hunt certificate
by Clearskies150@aol.com
13) plastic DVD secure case system
by Donna Peasley <dpeasley@gateslibrary.org>
14) RE: Underground RR--quilt-making activity
by "Nikeda Webb" <nfwebb@wilmingtonlibrary.org>
15) Tea Parties and Clifford
by Christy Jones <xyjones3@yahoo.com>
16) RE: Computers in YA
by "Sophie Brookover" <sophie@mtlaurel.lib.nj.us>
17) Help! Need extra craft
by Lainey Children's Librarian <mailforsilver@yahoo.com>
18) holiday crafts/activities
by Alyson Naimoli <naimoli@uiuc.edu>
19) RE: Mother Goose Time Pathfinder for YOU!-PLEASE provide
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
20) Re: rock a bye (no falling) baby
by TEACHINGTALES@aol.com
21) puberty compilation
by Allison Peters <apeters@jefferson.lib.co.us>
22) letter for unattended children?
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
23) Name for book review column
by "Mary Figueroa" <mfiguero@hcpl.net>
24) Re: request for sneezing storytime Revised version
by "M. Mills" <mmills@leaguecitylibrary.org>
25) Fingerplay Help.
by "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
26) Stumper Solved
by "Olivia Spicer" <ospicer@loudoun.gov>
27) block booking in Connecticut
by "Lynne Perrigo" <Lperrigo@westport.lib.ct.us>
28) Stumper solved
by "Ramarie Beaver" <ramarieb@plano.gov>
29) RE: Multiple copies of list messages
by "Kim Villasenor" <newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us>
30) RE: FW: [sla-cbos] Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
by Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
31) RE: Latest librarian commercial
by Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
32) stumper thanks
by susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us
33) Re: Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
by Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
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From: Diane Macklin <dmacklin@sympatico.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: christmas party ideas needed
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I have to coordinate some type of short entertainment for our department
to present at our staff Christmas party. I was thinking of a storytime
but can't think of a story that would be suitable. I'm looking for
something that we could get the audience participating in such as The
Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything (and the pants went
wiggle, wiggle, and the shoes went clomp, clomp) or something that our
group of 5 or 6 people could act out. Any ideas our there? Thanks!
Diane
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From: Christine Dalgetty <dalgettyc@bpl.on.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, calsy-l@hp.bccna.bc
Subject: CD listening centres
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Hi there
We are in the process of planning an expanded facility where our Young Adult
area would be significantly larger and would like to include a listening
area where kids could listen to CDs in the library (with headphones!) If
your library offers this kind of equipment/service to teens I am interested
in talking to you about how it works, if it is worthwhile investigating,
problems etc. Right now we are at the costing stage so I would also like
some leads re: equipment, vendors in Canada etc. Even some websites would
do.Please reply to me at dalgettyc@bpl.on.ca
Thanks!
Christine Dalgetty
Youth Services
Burlington Public Library
2331 New Street
Burlington, ON
L7R 1J4
(905)639-3611 x 132
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From: "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Computers in YA
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Hi Lisa,
At our library we do have a YA (teen) section just off the Jr.
section. =
computers are located in the area in between these two areas. There are =
seven computers. Three of these are "games only" (no
internet) =
computers, two are internet only and two are mixed (cd games and internet) =
use. =20
We do limit the use of these computers to children or teens and
adults =
with children in the area. We felt like we had to do this because we
had =
some adults who would use these computers constantly, despite that fact =
that there was a computer lab with 25 + computers close by.=20
Our computers are the only ones in the library specifically
designated =
as "children's" computers. Some children are too intimidated to
use the =
computers in the computer lab. Having these computers in our area gives =
them a more child friendly atmosphere for computer use. We wanted to =
protect the child friendly atmosphere as much as possible without being =
unfriendly to parents/caregivers. This has worked for us. Most
people =
understand and cooperate.
>>> lcole@du.edu 11/18/02 09:11PM
>>>
I'm gathering information for my library and I'm hoping you will take some
time to answer the following questions.
Do you have a specified teen area in your library?
Does the teen area contain computers? If so, how many?
Do you limit your computers to teens and/or children only?
If so, why?
How do you limit?
If not, why?
Have you had any difficult incidents with adults using your teen computers?=
Thank you!
I've gotten SO much good information on many topics through PUBYAC. I =
don't
know what I would do without this great group!
Lisa Cole
lcole@du.edu=20
or
lcole@ald.lib.co.us=20
Arapahoe Library District
Littleton, Colorado
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From: "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: juvenile book club
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:21:11 CST
Let your local homeschool groups know about it too!
Bart=20
>>> lsmall@imail.slcl.lib.mo.us
11/18/02 09:23PM >>>
Hi everyone
It has been interesting to "listen" to all the talk on this listserve.
But
today I have a question for everyone. I am a program specialist (i.e. I do
children's programs for 6 branches). I am trying to start a reading club
for 10-15 year olds at the library that I am based at. So far, I have not
had very many participate--from 0-3. What are some successful methods of
publicizing the book club? I am thinking of going to the schools, but I
wondered if anyone else had other ideas for me. I have mailed flyers to =
the
schools with our on-going programs, monthly flyers for what we are
offering, etc.
Thank you in advance for any suggestions. I don;t work at the desk, but I
have flyers at the desk, in the children's area, on our webpage, etc. =
HELP!
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From: "Troy and Nicole Morgan" <trikki@peoplepc.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Computers in YA
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Hi,
We do not have a specified teen area in our library. However, we do have a
specified computer room for children and young adults. It contains eight
computers, with software only (eg no internet access).
Because of the focus of the computers, with no internet access, and the
layout as a staffed computer room, we do not have a problem with adults
using the computers. Kids must sign in to begin using the computers.
If an
adult asks, or attempts to use the computers, we direct them to the
general-use computers in our technology center.
Hope this helps,
Nicole Morgan
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of lcole
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 9:12 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Computers in YA
I'm gathering information for my library and I'm hoping you will take some
time to answer the following questions.
Do you have a specified teen area in your library?
Does the teen area contain computers? If so, how many?
Do you limit your computers to teens and/or children only?
If so, why?
How do you limit?
If not, why?
Have you had any difficult incidents with adults using your teen computers?
Thank you!
I've gotten SO much good information on many topics through PUBYAC. I
don't
know what I would do without this great group!
Lisa Cole
lcole@du.edu
or
lcole@ald.lib.co.us
Arapahoe Library District
Littleton, Colorado
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From: "Kim Villasenor" <newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: French/English magazine
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:21:28 CST
We are interested in subscribing to a French/English based magazine. Does
anyone know of a magazine that publishes in both languages. I am
specifically looking for something like "Latina" which is both Spanish
and
English. Thanks for the help.
Kim Villasenor
Head of Circulation
New Madison Public Library
PO Box 32
142 S. Main St.
New Madison OH 45346
937-996-1741
937-996-1473 (fax)
www.new-madison.lib.oh.us <http://www.new-madison.lib.oh.us>
(website)
newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us <mailto:newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us>
(email)
"Not every child has an equal talent or an equal ability or equal
motivation, but children have the equal right to develop their talent, their
ability, and their motivation." John F. Kennedy
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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@leaguecitylibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Underground RR--quilt-making activity Idea
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:21:36 CST
How about using principles of Kwanzaa (See Martin & Kate Hintz's Kwanzaa,
Why We Celebrate the Way We do). For instance, on page 41 "Make a
Mkeka"
(children could make grass skirt and paste onto square, etc.). The
Underground Railroad provided a path from which slaves outgrew their
subservient roles, and Kwanzaa is one way that all of African culture can
be celebrated and honored.
A Railroad track running here and there throughout the quilt would be neat
(different artists' versions of the track would make it unique -- mountains
would be good, valleys, forests...). A physical railroad was probably used
by some African Americans during their journeys to freedom. Just some
thoughts!
At 08:10 PM 11/18/2002 -0600, you wrote:
>Hi all--
>I'm trying to plan ahead for a program we'll be doing in February for 2nd
>and 3rd graders. Our theme for the first week in Feb. will be the
>Underground Railroad, and we want to make a quilt (from construction paper)
>to be displayed for the rest of the month.
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:26:14 CST
Sensible shoes are just - well - sensible, but like most modern working
girls, let's hope she has short simple wash and wear hair. -- Mary Ann
>
> I wonder if she'll have a bun and sensible shoes?
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From: Jim Brown <jbrown@mail.win.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Underground RR--quilt-making activity
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:26:21 CST
Holly,
You might want to look at the book: Hidden In Plain View by Jacqueline
Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard. The book deals with the use of quilts as a
communication method for African-Americans with respect to the underground
railroad. You might be able to draw some actual examples from the book, as
well as, extract some historical information for your third graders.
At 08:10 PM 11/18/02 -0600, you wrote:
>Hi all--
>I'm trying to plan ahead for a program we'll be doing in February for 2nd
>and 3rd graders. Our theme for the first week in Feb. will be the
>Underground Railroad, and we want to make a quilt (from construction paper)
>to be displayed for the rest of the month. Our problem: what should we have
>the kids draw? Each child will be given a square of paper, and all the
>squares will be attached to form the quilt. Any suggestions from you
>creative librarians out there?
>
>Thanks in advance--
>Holly
Sincerely,
Jim Brown, Branch Manager
Spencer Road Branch
St. Charles City-County Library District
427 Spencer Road, P.O. Box 529
St. Peters, MO 63376-0529
Voice: 636-447-2320 1451
Fax: 636-926-3948
e-mail: jbrown@mail.win.org
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: FW: [sla-cbos] Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:26:31 CST
They already have a Curious George Barbie that I bought last year for my
collector daughter-in-law, so of course I will have to get her the Librarian
one. Maybe it will come with a child and a story book plus glue, scissors,
puppets, shoe boxes, egg cartons, construction paper, stickers, paper
fasteners, markers, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, a box of Kleenex, etc.
;~)
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From: CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Latest librarian commercial
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:26:39 CST
Has anyone noticed the grumpy librarian in Star Wars: The Attack of the
Clones. I don't think that her bun could have been much tighter....
-----Original Message-----
From: chrisbeth@excite.com
[SMTP:chrisbeth@excite.com]
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 8:16 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Latest librarian commercial
Hi everyone:) I had to "unlurk" again after reading Larissa's post
about the
librarian commercial. I thought the exact same thing, it was a great
plug
for librarians as information providers, but couldn't the librarian
have
cracked a smile, at least? Oh well, at least they mentioned the
library
instead of the Internet for a change! I think Catherine Zeta Jones
should
have played a dual role as the librarian:)
Christine
Christine E. Attinasi
Youth Services Librarian
1850 Ridge Rd.
Ontario, NY 14519
Phone: (315) 524-8381
Fax: (315) 524-5838
E-mail: cattinasi@pls-net.org
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From: Clearskies150@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: scavenger hunt certificate
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:26:48 CST
Hi library lovers,
I am hosting a library scavenger hunt for 4th,5th and 6th graders. Does
anyone happen to have an online certificate that states one has completed
the
hunt?
Thanks,
Mary-jo
Children's Librarian
Hollis Social Library
Hollis, NH
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From: Donna Peasley <dpeasley@gateslibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: plastic DVD secure case system
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:26:57 CST
Dear Pubyaccers,
I am posting this for the av librarian. Please reply to me. Let me know if
you would like any replies compiled and posted back to Pubyac.
1. Who is using(or has used)the plastic DVD Secure Case System from Midwest
Tape?
-how do they like the system(pros and cons)
-durability of the cases
-theft/loss rate-any instances of patrons breaking into the case to
steal it.
2. Who is using a DVD repair company or system? i.e "DiscChek"
-Who are they happy with
-would they recommend?
-any other ideas on preventing or repairing scrateched dvds?
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From: "Nikeda Webb" <nfwebb@wilmingtonlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Underground RR--quilt-making activity
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You could just tell them to draw a design on the square.
Nikeda Webb
Youth Services Coordinator
Wilmington Public Library District
201 S. Kankakee St.
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-2834
815-476-7805 fax
nfwebb@wilmingtonlibrary.org
Visit the world @ your libraryT
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]
On Behalf Of Holly Halvorson
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 8:11 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Underground RR--quilt-making activity
Hi all--
I'm trying to plan ahead for a program we'll be doing in February for
2nd
and 3rd graders. Our theme for the first week in Feb. will be the
Underground Railroad, and we want to make a quilt (from construction
paper)
to be displayed for the rest of the month. Our problem: what should we
have
the kids draw? Each child will be given a square of paper, and all the
squares will be attached to form the quilt. Any suggestions from you
creative librarians out there?
Thanks in advance--
Holly
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From: Christy Jones <xyjones3@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Tea Parties and Clifford
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:27:15 CST
Hi Pubyacers,
Well its not even thanksgiving and I'm already planing
programs for the spring! One idea my branch manager
has expressed an interest in is a library tea party.
I know that there are lots of ways to have one,
everything from an American Girls party, to a 'Manners
Tea,' to a Mother's day tea. I was wondering if any
of you would be so kind as to send me some
descriptions of any tea parties you have hosted at
your libraries.
Also, I would like to have a Clifford
party/celebration at some point as well. If any of
you have ideas for a clifford party you wouldn't mind
sharing I'd be very grateful.
I know both of these topics have been discussed before
and I feel like a dork for not printing them out and
saving them, but I promise to post a compliation of
any ideas I get to the list for everyone to share!
You can write me off list at xyjones3@yahoo.com.
Thanks in advance,
Christy Jones
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From: "Sophie Brookover" <sophie@mtlaurel.lib.nj.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Computers in YA
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Hi, Lisa -- see my responses below. Good luck!
Sophie
*********************
Sophie Brookover
Youth Services Librarian
Mount Laurel Library
100 Walt Whitman Avenue
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
tel: 856.234.7319 x.336
e: sophie@mtlaurel.lib.nj.us
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of lcole
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 9:12 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Computers in YA
I'm gathering information for my library and I'm hoping you will take some
time to answer the following questions.
Do you have a specified teen area in your library?
A: Yes, we do. It's called Teen Corner, and includes some comfy
chairs and
separate stacks that house the YA fiction & nonfiction collections. It
needs some work in terms of furniture arrangement, but it's coming along.
Does the teen area contain computers? If so, how many?
A: Sadly not. We used to have YA area computers, but they were
moved. We
do have computers in the children's section whose preferred users are
children (see below).
Do you limit your computers to teens and/or children only?
If so, why?
How do you limit?
If not, why?
A: We don't explicitly limit their use by children and/or teens, but we do
encourage adult users to head down to the larger banks of computers in the
adult/reference area. There are 6 internet-equipped computers next to the
adult reference desk, and another 6 or 7 in a computer classroom down that
way, too. If I see an adult who's been using a kid-area computer for
longer
than 30 minutes, and I see that there are kids waiting to use the computers,
I ask the adult to wind up what he or she is doing to allow the kids to use
them. We do this "use your judgment" limiting because we feel
that kids, no
matter how much they might *want* to use the computers, may feel unentitled
to ask a grown-up to move. I see it as part of my job as a child advocate.
Plus, we bought those computers for the kids! That's who should use them!
Have you had any difficult incidents with adults using your teen computers?
A: Not really. Most people are very understanding, even when the
kids want
to use the computers for games on on-line chat, which they are allowed to
do.
Thank you!
I've gotten SO much good information on many topics through PUBYAC. I
don't
know what I would do without this great group!
Lisa Cole
lcole@du.edu
or
lcole@ald.lib.co.us
Arapahoe Library District
Littleton, Colorado
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From: Lainey Children's Librarian <mailforsilver@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Help! Need extra craft
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:27:33 CST
On Thursday I am conducting a 1 hr. craft program for grades 1-6. The
planned craft is a turkey one from Oriental Trading. It's very cute, BUT i
think it's going to take the kids quite a bit less than an hour to do. I
usually provide "fun sheets"...crossword puzzles, coloring pages, word
searches for them to do if they finish early, but this time I think i need
an extra easy craft. Can anyone give me any good suggestions that are
creative, don't require much (if any) prep, and is loosely tied to
Thanksgiving (well, it doesn't HAVE to be tied to Thanksgiving). It
could
even be something the kids could make to help me decorate our Children's
Department for the holidays if anyone has any good ideas for that. I know
this is a pretty demanding request, but I know you creative librarians have
many ideas floating around. Thanks in advance!
Elaine
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From: Alyson Naimoli <naimoli@uiuc.edu>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: holiday crafts/activities
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:27:43 CST
Hi all-
I'm looking for some December holiday crafts/activities to do
with a group of children (grades 3-7). Something relatively
short (we have 1 hour) and fun! Any suggestions?
TIA,
Alyson
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Mother Goose Time Pathfinder for YOU!-PLEASE provide
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:27:52 CST
Leigh,
I think the site looks great! I was going to comment on the width of the 2
pages, but it seems that you know this could be a problem. The other
comment I have is about the background color on the "Rhymes and
Fingerplays"
page. The orange is very bright on my monitor. These are very picky
details about a site that looks wonderful--nice clean layout, adorable
graphic on home page, valuable information. I will definitely recommend it
to the staff member who does "Wee Read"--our name for our baby
program.
Susan Dailey, librarian, speaker and author of "A Storytime Year"
Ossian Branch Library
Ossian, IN
obldailey@wellscolibrary.org
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From: TEACHINGTALES@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: rock a bye (no falling) baby
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:28:01 CST
Hello all,
When my son was little I used to sing it this way:
rock a bye baby in the tree top
when the wind blows the cradle will rock
when the bough brakes the cradle will fall
and mommy will catch you, cradle and all.
It always made me feel better. :)
blessings,
Karen
Karen Chace
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From: Allison Peters <apeters@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: puberty compilation
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Hello pubyacers!
I was just reminded by a friend to send out the compiled list of books on
puberty. Sorry it has taken me so long. Thanks so much to everyone
who
contributed. Please let me know if you think of any others --
and if any
of you are considering writing a children's book, this might be a good
topic. :)
Thanks again,
Allison
Here's the list:
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Hi!
I'm not sure if you want the recommended book to address the physical
aspects of puberty or puberty in general. I immediately thought of "True
Believer" which tells the story of an inner city adolescent girl coming to
terms with questions about love, sexuality, friendship, religion. It is a
beautiful book that evokes the feelings common to many teens. It is the best
book I have read this year by far! May not be what you're looking for, but
is worth reading if you are looking for suggestions for teens.
Cheryl
Canton (CT) PL
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Hi,
I have a suggestion will might be a little late for your patron, as it's a
new
book which won't be published until February 2003.
The title is Period Pieces: Stories for Girls, edited by Deak & Lichtman,
publisher is HarperCollins, pub date 2/03, price 15.95 (I think).
I read several of the stories in the book and each one is about a girl
getting
her period for the first time, some are autobiographical I think. Many of
the
authors are well-known children's book authors.
Should be a good addition to our collections.
Martha Jackson
Belvedere-Tiburon Library
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Hello!
I saw your posting on PUBYAC. You might also try _What
Every Girl (Except Me) Knows: A Novel_ by Nora Raleigh
Baskin (Little, Brown, 2001).
Regards,
Joy
Joy Shioshita
Oakland (CA) Public Library
shiosjk@oaklandlibrary.org
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I couldn't find anything for girls other than Judy
Blume or Phyllis Reynolds Naylor either, but I do have
a suggestion for boys: The Bingo Brown books by Betsy
Byars--very humorous.
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Judy Looby
Charleston Public Library
Charleston, IL
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Hi Alison-
I searched in Novelist with plot description of girl experiencing
puberty. One title that came up was Patrice Kindl's The Woman in the
Wall with the description, "An extremely shy girl retreats into the
walls of her family's house."
Do you have Best Books for Young Teen Readers? There is an entry in
Fiction titles called, "Contemporary Life and Problems" with lots of
annotations.
Robyn
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It seems that Fifteen by Beverly Cleary is still going strong, (53
reviews = 4 1/2 stars on Amazon. I loved it way back when.....
Virginia Cooper
Henrietta Public Library
455 Calkins Rd
Rochester, NY 14623
vcooper@libraryweb.org
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Hi,
Try What Every Girl (Except Me) Knows by Nora Baskin.
Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
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Did you try the topic heading of "coming of age"
Tina Hager
Youth Services Librarian
Carrollton Public Library,TX
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Interesting! I had the same question from a mom the other day! She
had her
daughter read Are You There God... and her daughter loved it. I haven't
come up with anything else for her to read, so I'm eager to see what you
come up with!
:) ruhama
Ruhama Kordatzky
Youth Services Librarian
Burlington Public Library
rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
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Hi Allison~
How about the Louise Rennison books, beginning with "Angus, Thongs, and
Full
Frontal Snogging"? The diaries of Georgia, a British school girl going
through her first big crush.
Beverly Bixler
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio Public Library, TX
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Allison Peters
Children's Services Librarian
Belmar Library
Jefferson County Public Library
555 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood City Commons
Lakewood, CO 80226
phone (720) 963-0900 ext. 2
apeters@jefferson.lib.co.us
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: letter for unattended children?
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:29:21 CST
Hello all!
Have any of you ever drafted a letter to give to
children who come to the library alone. Unfortunately
our policy on unattended children is vague at best but
we rarely get the opportunity to inform patron's of it
regardless. I'm looking for a way to gently remind
parents (who we otherwise never see) that this is a
public place and dropping their 5 and 7-year-olds off
at the door is no different than leaving them alone at
Wal-Mart. If you have something like this, can you
please send me a copy:
jennifer.baker@fresnolibrary.org
fax 559-488-1971
Fresno Co. Library
2420 Mariposa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
Thank you!
~j.
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~jenniferbaker
"If an item does not appear in our records, it does not exist."
~ Jocasta Nu (librarian from "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the
Clones")
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From: "Mary Figueroa" <mfiguero@hcpl.net>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Name for book review column
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:29:28 CST
Hello everyone,
I have not written before, but I know you all are great at helping others in
need. I am not sure, but I heard that there was a list, or something to that
effect, of names for a book review column that was posted several weeks or
months ago. I was wondering if anyone might still have this list and could
send it to me. One of our librarians is trying to come up with a name for a
book review column and she wanted to see a list of names to help her come up
with a name for the column. Or if anyone has ideas for naming a book review
column that would also be great. Please, send all responses directly to me
and I will re-post for everyone to see.
Thanks,
Mary Figueroa
Children's Librarian
Harris County Public Library
Atascocita Branch
19520 Pine Hurst Trail Drive
Humble, TX 77346
281-812-2162
mfiguero@hcpl.net
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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@leaguecitylibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: request for sneezing storytime Revised version
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:29:37 CST
All Right, enough already...Here is the other version for purists...
A Sneeze Is Not for Sharing
(State with expression)
When you feel your nose is stuffy,
When your nose is tickly and itching,
(Sing)
Raise your elbow to your nose, to your nose, to your nose
Raise your elbow to your nose... Ah...Ah...Choo-oo!
(State)
HOLD IT! HOLD IT!
(Sing)
Wait a second before removing your nose,
removing your nose, removing your nose,
Wait a second before removing your nose...from your elbow.
(State)
So sneeze germs won't hurt friends.
Aside: Remember to tell children that they should wash their hands as soon
as possible, whichever way they sneeze. If you will watch sneezing
children, you may see them wiping the boogers off AFTER they sneeze
properly.
Original by Mary Mills (A practicing sneezer) 11/02
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From: "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Fingerplay Help.
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Thanks to everyone that helped me with the words to the Up the Hill Down the
Hill fingerplay. I do appreciate it. Now I can finish getting
together
that storytime.
Stacie Barron
Children's Librarian
East Bank Regional Library
Metairie, LA 70001
Stacieb@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us
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From: "Olivia Spicer" <ospicer@loudoun.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper Solved
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:37:10 CST
Thanks to Jen Marin & Monica Anderson who answered my stumper about the =
picture book where the boy gets in trouble at home & moves away, & ends
up =
building his own house & houses for some of his friends. The book is =
_Andrew Henry's Meadow_ by D. Burn. Thanks again!
Olivia
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: "Lynne Perrigo" <Lperrigo@westport.lib.ct.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: block booking in Connecticut
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:37:19 CST
Dear Yaccers-
We are hoping to have Justin Roberts perform here at Westport Library
for our summer reading kickoff on June 14 at 2:30pm. He is looking for
other bookings in the area around the same time to make the trip worth
his while. He does musical shows for all ages and his "Yellow
Bus"
recording won a 2001 Parents' Choice Gold Award. If you would like more
information about him, check him out at the Hear Diagonally website at
http://www.heardiagonally.com/roberts/
or see page 231 of the 2003-2003
Public Programming Catalog from the Southern Connecticut Library
Council. His prices in the catalog range from $350 to $600. For
booking, contact him at 773-325-9259.
Westport Children's Librarians
Westport Public Library
Arnold Bernhard Plaza
Westport, CT 06880
Telephone: (203) 291-4810
mailto:wkip@westport.lib.ct.us mailto:wkip@westport.lib.ct.us
Homepage: Children's Library: Westport Kids Information Place
http://www.westportlibrary.org/children/index.html
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From: "Ramarie Beaver" <ramarieb@plano.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper solved
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:37:27 CST
Thanks very much for your help with my stumper! =20
All my replies have suggested the Betsy-Tacy books by Lovelace. The =
patron thinks these might be it and is coming in to look at them!
My original posting was something like this: "I have a stumper from a
=
patron who can remember only fuzzy details about a series that she read =
when she was a girl. She thinks they were written in the 1950's but =
were set around the turn of the century. The books centered around 3 =
teenage sisters, particularly the older one. She thinks the books might =
have had black and white illustrations. She thinks the titles were =
something like "____(older sister) Goes to College" or "
______ Gets =
Married".
Again, thanks to those who so speedily replied!
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From: "Kim Villasenor" <newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: "Margaret Keefe" <mkeefe@midhudson.org>,
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Yes, I have had this problem. I have tried unsubscribing and resubscribing
but it didn't help. I would like to know why it is hit or miss.
Kim Villasenor
Head of Circulation
New Madison Public Library
PO Box 32
142 S. Main St.
New Madison OH 45346
937-996-1741
937-996-1473 (fax)
www.new-madison.lib.oh.us <http://www.new-madison.lib.oh.us>
(website)
newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us <mailto:newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us>
(email)
"Not every child has an equal talent or an equal ability or equal
motivation, but children have the equal right to develop their talent, their
ability, and their motivation." John F. Kennedy
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Does anyone else have the problem of getting 2, 3 or sometimes 4 copies of
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moderators tell me I'm not subscribed more than once. Our tech people don't
seem to know why it would happen, either. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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From: Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: FW: [sla-cbos] Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
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don't forget the computer!
Tina Hager
Youth Service Librarian
Carrollton Public Library, TX
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From: Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
To: CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
Subject: RE: Latest librarian commercial
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 21:04:54 CST
Do you think Barbie is our last chance for a postive role model????
--
Susan E. Wizinsky, M.S.L.S.
Children's Librarian
Genesee District Library
Grand Blanc-McFarlen Branch
515 Perry Road
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
810-694-5310
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From: susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper thanks
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 21:05:02 CST
Thanks to all of you who found the song I was looking for! It was
indeed "Old Witch, Old Witch" and the version I remember was sung by
Burl Ives.
Almost all of you found it with a google search. I did do that search
myself, but came up dry. Evidently I am not the googler you all are!
Thanks so much for your help.
Susanna Holstein
Elk Valley Branch Library
4636 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston WV 25302
susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us
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From: Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 21:05:11 CST
Short hair?? In my experience, short hair has never been all that simple.
On Wed, 20 Nov 2002, Mary Ann Gilpatrick wrote:
> Sensible shoes are just - well - sensible, but like most modern working
> girls, let's hope she has short simple wash and wear hair. -- Mary Ann
>
>
> >
> > I wonder if she'll have a bun and sensible shoes?
>
--
Susan E. Wizinsky, M.S.L.S.
Children's Librarian
Genesee District Library
Grand Blanc-McFarlen Branch
515 Perry Road
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
810-694-5310
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