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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: Thursday, January 16, 2003 9:33 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 985
PUBYAC Digest 985
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Book Sales
by "Olivia Spicer" <ospicer@loudoun.gov>
2) Re: liking to read
by "Kim Dolce" <kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us>
3) re: Children Turned off Reading
by Holland Hammers <holland529@yahoo.com>
4) RE: Political Opinions
by "Clemens, Mary" <mclemens@cslibrary.org>
5) Instrumentals for Children's Songs
by Susan Ungham <sungham@elyria.lib.oh.us>
6) re: catchy summer reading slogan
by "Elizabeth McKay" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
7) Magic School Bus
by Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
8) RE: Political Opinions
by "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>
9) RE: Political Opinions
by "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
10) RE: Book Sales
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
11) RE: Yu-Gi-Oh fiction books
by Jeanne O'Grady <OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
12) Re: Yu-Gi-Oh fiction books
by "Kristin Fletcher-Spear" <KFletcher-Spear@ci.glendale.az.us>
13) Re: Political opinions
by Vicky <vickys4444@yahoo.com>
14) Re: Book Sales
by cora ciampi <talescj@yahoo.com>
15) Re: Political Opinions
by stephanie declue <stephdeclue@yahoo.com>
16) Results of a Mock Caldecott Book Discussion
by Marie Bindeman <mbind@nioga.org>
17) Re: [Re: homework help centers]
by Maranda Robertson
<m.robertson@lanepl.org>
18) Janeway bags & hooks
by "Steven Engelfried" <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
19) RE: Help! Hugging Storytime
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
20) Re: Harry Potter 5
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
21) Re: Political Opinions
by Anne Fescharek <annfes@yahoo.com>
22) Stumper solved
by "Ramarie Beaver" <rbeaver@mckinneytexas.org>
23) stumper--boy who trades unicycle
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
24) The Pubyac Political Forum-- Not!
by "Moffitt, Gina" <GMoffitt@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
25) Stumper: fountain of youth
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
26) Need amusement park activity
by Cassie Wilson <cwilson2@woh.rr.com>
27) weeding folk tales?
by "Kim Dolce" <kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us>
28) Stumper: heads on spikes
by "Suzanne Terry" <terry@bostonathenaeum.org>
29) RE: Al's Fan Club
by "Diana Cook" <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
30) Stumper solved
by "Wilson, Amy (Library)" <amy.wilson@nashville.gov>
31) RE: Political Opinions
by "Connie Sargent" <csargent@loudoun.gov>
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From: "Olivia Spicer" <ospicer@loudoun.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Book Sales
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:10:30 CST
We just have someone come in from the local bookstore. They take care of =
everything, so we don't have to worry about anything besides letting them =
know to be 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: "Kim Dolce" <kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: liking to read
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:10:43 CST
I have often found that it's easier to entice reluctant readers with =
non-fiction. If they aren't interested in a chapter book, they just might =
be interested in a book on dinosaurs, or trucks, or dogs. These books =
generally have pictures and if the reading level is too difficult they =
might get someone to read it to them. Sure, it would be great to see them =
reading chapter books, but I have a "whatever works" attitude. The
more =
someone (parents) push a child to read something in particular, the more =
likely they are to resist. I'd rather go in through the back door and hope =
they eventually learn to love other books as well:)
Kim E. Dolce
Children's Librarian
Port Orange Regional Library
Port Orange, FL 32129
kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us
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From: Holland Hammers <holland529@yahoo.com>
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Subject: re: Children Turned off Reading
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:10:51 CST
One incident that happened to me as a child of 7 has
always stuck in my mind. I went into the school
library and wanted to check out a book. I was a very
precocious reader; I skipped over the easy fiction and
jumped right into long chapter books. The librarian
didn't know me, and therefore refused to let me check
out a copy of Where the Red Fern Grows. She said I
couldn't have it because it was too hard for me. I got
it from the public library instead. Later a different
school librarian asked why I didn't check out things
from the school library...
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Holland Hammers
Lewisville, TX
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From: "Clemens, Mary" <mclemens@cslibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Political Opinions
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:10:58 CST
I don't know if Melissa's statement was made "tongue in cheek" or
not,=20
but I respectfully suggest that a library listserv is not the=20
appropriate venue for sharing politial opinions.=20
No flame intended, I just believe that is not the purpose of this list.
Expressing political opinions, be they liberal or conservative
may offend other members of the list.
Mary Clemens
Children's Librarian
mclemens@cslibrary.org
Carol Stream Public Library
616 Hiawatha Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
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From: Susan Ungham <sungham@elyria.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Instrumentals for Children's Songs
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Hi, Stacie and fellow PUBYAKERS!
Ella Jenkins' cassette "Early Early Childhood Songs" contains
instrumentals for some traditional children's songs.
Another good resource for the tunes to children's songs is the
website Kididdles.com Musical Mouseum, which is located at
http://www.kididdles.com/mouseum
You can search for songs by title there using their Alpha Index.
Most of the traditional songs (non-copyrighted) have a MIDI file
so that you can listen to the tune.
Susan Ungham
Outreach & Family Literacy Coordinator
Elyria Public Library
1194 West River Road, North
Elyria, OH 44035
440-324-6843
sungham@elyria.lib.oh.us
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From: "Elizabeth McKay" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: catchy summer reading slogan
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:11:29 CST
last year our adult department summer reading theme was: in the good old
summertime. sounds like what you're thinking about.
Elizabeth McKay
Children's Librarian
The Ferguson Library
1 Public Library Plaza
Stamford, CT 06904
<elizabeth@fergusonlibrary.org>
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From: Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Magic School Bus
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:11:37 CST
Hello everyone,
I was wondering if any library out there has had a visit from the Magic
School Bus. I saw the information on line and it is very expensive.
If
you have had the Magic School Bus visit, could you let me know how you
raised the funds and how the event turned out?
Thanks
Jennifer Parker
Weymouth Public Library
Weymouth MA
jmpwel@yahoo.com
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From: "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Really? When I saw Gollum on screen I was reminded of Tom Daschle:
"Yesssssss. The Republicans.. they is eeeevil...mean to
us....yessss....bad. Yessssss...the middle classssss....what have they gots
in their pocketsesss....."
-----Original Message-----
From: Melissa MacLeod [mailto:mmacleod@sailsinc.org]
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 4:59 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Political Opinions
I took it as a joke, but then again, I too like to bring politics into
unrelated venues - for instance, when I saw Lord of the Rings II, it was all
I could do to stop myself from yelling, "George Bush is Saruman!"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cassie Wilson" <cwilson2@woh.rr.com>
To: "Jo Hick" <johick_2000@yahoo.com>;
"PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: Political Opinions
> Jo-
> I apologize. I meant them as a joke and just forgot, once again, that
> people don't know and cannot see my expressions. I just thought it
was
> so absurdly unrelated that it would be obvious.
> I meant no harm.
>
>
> Jo Hick wrote:
> >
> > Cassie,
> >
> > Just a suggestion that when submitting a comment on
> > PUBYAC, keep your political opinions to yourself. Not
> > everyone in the library world is a Democrat. Your
> > comments were rude and unprofessional.
> >
> > J.H.
> >
> > __________________________________________________
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From: "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>,
Subject: RE: Political Opinions
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:11:58 CST
No. George Bush is Gandalf, and Bill Clinton is Saruman. Hilary is the =
head orc, and the rest of Slick Willy's cabinet & staff are the rest of =
the orcs.
Beverly
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I took it as a joke, but then again, I too like to bring politics into
unrelated venues - for instance, when I saw Lord of the Rings II, it was =
all
I could do to stop myself from yelling, "George Bush is Saruman!"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cassie Wilson" <cwilson2@woh.rr.com>
To: "Jo Hick" <johick_2000@yahoo.com>;
"PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: Political Opinions
> Jo-
> I apologize. I meant them as a joke and just forgot, once again, that
> people don't know and cannot see my expressions. I just thought it =
was
> so absurdly unrelated that it would be obvious.
> I meant no harm.
>
>
> Jo Hick wrote:
> >
> > Cassie,
> >
> > Just a suggestion that when submitting a comment on
> > PUBYAC, keep your political opinions to yourself. Not
> > everyone in the library world is a Democrat. Your
> > comments were rude and unprofessional.
> >
> > J.H.
> >
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Book Sales
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:12:07 CST
Carrie,
It's been awhile since I've run a book sale in conjunction with an author
visit, but I'll share what I found at the time.
1)It is probably easier to get them from the publisher if your author works
with just one. Many have published with several. However, try to
find out
which books your author is going to be discussing in his/her presentation.
Those are the titles that will sell best.
2)You get a discount from both, usually a substantial one. I don't
remember
that the publisher's discount was much better than B&T's.
3)I've found returns are better with publishers. You just have to tell
them
that you are ordering the books on consignment for an author visit.
Publishers might have posters, postcards, flyers, etc. that they will also
send.
4)Quantity? Get out your crystal ball! Actually, it depends on the
environment. We used to take authors to a private school and would sell a
book to each child, while at the public schools, it would be much lower.
(Partly this was a result of their financial situation, partly because the
teachers in this particular private school did a lot of advance study of the
author.) Pre-sales are a good way to go, if you have the time and an
established audience, but you don't. In a public library, I'd probably
estimate the size of your audience and plan on one-half to one-third of them
buying books. (It seems like the coordinator who used to bring in our
authors estimated one book for every two people in an audience where they
were not required to attend. I guess the thinking is that if they cared
enough to come, they would probably want a book to remember it by. If you
were doing a conference, I would think the percentage purchasing books would
be lower. While those people are not "required" to attend,
participants
often don't come specifically to hear that one author.)
Another thing you might want to consider is paperback to hardback ratio.
When we brought in authors, we ordered primarily paperbacks. However, we
always had a few hardbacks.
This is a tricky task. Good luck,
Susan Dailey, librarian, speaker and author of "A Storytime Year"
Ossian Branch Library
Ossian, IN
obldailey@wellscolibrary.org
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From: Jeanne O'Grady <OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Yu-Gi-Oh fiction books
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This just came up on our Bookmobile. The answers from our comic book/anime
guru Joe at Atlantis FantasyWorld (check out the store's website at
http://atlantisfantasyworld.com ).
YUGI OH is a new trading card game like Pokemon.
He is only on Television. He is not in books and movies.
At this time there are not any other licensed products for YUGI OH.
Joe did not know if there are plans for more YU-GI-OH products, but I
suspect if it is this popular, there soon will be books and videos etc.
Jeanne Kelly O'Grady
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Santa Cruz, CA
-----Original Message-----
From: Lisa Haliburton [mailto:Lisa.Haliburton@cityofcarrollton.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 5:15 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: Yu-Gi-Oh fiction books
Does anyone out there know if there have been any Yu-Gi-Oh Chapter books
published? And if not, are there plans in the works for a chapter book
series? I've had requests for Yu-Gi-Oh fiction books at my library.
I've
searched Amazon.com, Barnes & Nobles.com, Books In Print and Google with no
success.
This sounds like it may become as popular as Pokemon. If you know if such
a
series exists at this time and how I could order it, please reply or post
your answer on Pubyac.
Thank you,
Lisa Haliburton
Lisa.Haliburton@cityofcarrollton.com
Carrolton Public Library @ Frankford Village
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From: "Kristin Fletcher-Spear" <KFletcher-Spear@ci.glendale.az.us>
To: <Lisa.Haliburton@cityofcarrollton.com>
Subject: Re: Yu-Gi-Oh fiction books
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Lisa,
Yu-gi-oh doesn't have any chapter books out right now. I'm not sure if Vi=
z Communications has any plans do them. The comic of Yu-Gi-Oh is being ra=
n in Shonen Jump and will likely be combined into graphic novels after si=
x issues or so. You can look at the video game guides or the card value b=
ooks in the mean time.
Kristin Fletcher-Spear
Young Adult Librarian
Foothills Branch Library
Glendale, AZ
>>> Lisa Haliburton <Lisa.Haliburton@cityofcarrollton.com>
01/15/03 19:10=
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Does anyone out there know if there have been any Yu-Gi-Oh Chapter books
published? And if not, are there plans in the works for a chapter book
series? I've had requests for Yu-Gi-Oh fiction books at my library.
I'v=
e
searched Amazon.com, Barnes & Nobles.com, Books In Print and Google with =
no
success.
This sounds like it may become as popular as Pokemon. If you know if suc=
h a
series exists at this time and how I could order it, please reply or post
your answer on Pubyac.
Thank you,
Lisa Haliburton
Lisa.Haliburton@cityofcarrollton.com
Carrolton Public Library @ Frankford Village
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From: Vicky <vickys4444@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Political opinions
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:12:36 CST
I think it's called a JOKE. And the last time I looked
jokes and political opinions were allowed in this
country.
Vicky Schoenrock
Warren-Newport Public Library
--- Jo Hick <johick_2000@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Cassie,
>
> Just a suggestion that when submitting a comment on
> PUBYAC, keep your political opinions to yourself.
> Not
> everyone in the library world is a Democrat. Your
> comments were rude and unprofessional.
>
> jh
> --- Cassie Wilson <cwilson2@woh.rr.com>
wrote:
> > I tend to agree about tv viewing, but I'm always
> > reminded by my husband
> > that he and his little brother watched tv like
> > idiots 40 years ago
> > (especially war movies) and both came out pacifist
> > valedictorians of
> > their graduating classes (Unfortunately, the
> brother
> > also became a
> > Republican, so I can't recommend tv watching too
> > heartily.). Actually,
> > it was a real relief for their mother to have them
> > sitting inside so she
> > could know where they were because once they and
> > their little friends in
> > the neighborhood decided to hang Bill's brother
> and
> > actually had done so
> > when someone's older brother rushed out and
> rescued
> > him. I guess they
> > knew ahead about the Republican thing.
> > They are both great readers.
> > Cassie Wilson
> >
>
>
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From: cora ciampi <talescj@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: Book Sales
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:12:44 CST
Hi, Carrie, You might look for an Usborne book dealer
in your area. Usborne has great books and you could
ask the dealer for a discount or use it as a "party"
and keep the free books for the library. I have had
Usborne parties outside of the library where the
hostess donated her free books to the library and it
was very successful. Good luck. cora jo ciampi
talescj@yahoo.com
--- Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
wrote:
> Hello!
>
> My library has decided to sell books for the first
> time at a children's
> event. If any of you have done this before, could
> you please advise me on
> the following:
>
> 1. Do you get books from the author's publisher or
> do you get them
> through your library book supplier, i.e. Baker and
> Taylor?
> 2. If you get the books through the publisher, do
> you get a discount?
> 3. Are returns easier with the publisher or your
> library book supplier?
> 4. How do you determine the quantity of books you
> order for the event?
>
> Our event is January 28, so I will need to acquire
> them quickly. Any
> advice
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
> Carrie Silberman, Children's Librarian
> New York Society Library
> carrie@nysoclib.org
>
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From: stephanie declue <stephdeclue@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: Political Opinions
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:13:12 CST
While I know most of the library world is liberal, it
would help in avoiding conflict if you would just keep
in mind that not all of us share your views.
I spent 6 years in a public library system where I was
in the extreme minority in terms of my political
beliefs (I am quite conservative and EXTREMELY proud
to be a Republican). I have moved to a library where
most if not all of the staff and customers share my
political views but I still rarely voice them because
it rarely comes up. I find very few venues where
political discussions are appropriate.
Of course, you can discuss whatever you want. That is
what makes our country great despite those naysayers
who say it isn't. Just remember that this list is for
everyone who wants to improve library services to
children. Political discussions (in my humble
opinion) tend to muddy the waters of this common goal.
That said, enjoy your Thursday!
Stephanie
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Stephanie DeClue
Public Services Librarian
Whiteman Air Force Base Library
Whiteman AFB, MO
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From: Marie Bindeman <mbind@nioga.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Results of a Mock Caldecott Book Discussion
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:13:25 CST
Hello wonderful PUBYAC people!
The 12 Annual Mock Caldecott Book Discussion Meeting, sponsored by the
Youth Services Department at the Nioga Library System, was held on
January 8th. The following titles, from an initial list of 82 books,
received points in our final vote of the morning. I've indicated the
number of points received next to each title.
Banks, Kate. Close Your Eyes. Illus. by Georg Hallensleben.
(2)
Cousins, Lucy. Jazzy in the Jungle. (2)
Craft, Mahlon. Sleeping Beauty. Illus. by K.Y. Craft. (5)
The Declaration of Independence. Illus. by Sam Fink. (2)
Dillon, Leo and Diane. Rap A Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles - Think of
That! (2)
Kurtz, Jane and Christopher Kurtz. Water Hole Waiting. (2)
Perdomo, Willie. Visiting Langston. Illus. by Bryan Collier.
(4)
Pinkney, Jerry. Noah's Ark. (6)
Root, Phyllis. Oliver Finds His Way. Illus. by Christopher Denise.
(27)
Ryan, Pam Munoz. When Marian Sang. Illus. by Brian Selznick.
(19)
Teague, Mark. Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience School.
(12)
Winter, Jonah. Frida. Illus. by Ana Juan. (11)
Thanks for your interest.
Marie Bindeman
--
Marie E.Bindeman
Youth Services Consultant
Nioga Library System
6575 Wheeler Road
Lockport, NY 14094
(716)434-6167 ext.31 : e-mail - mbind@nioga.org
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From: Maranda Robertson
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Subject: Re: [Re: homework help centers]
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:13:33 CST
Greetings! I would be interested in finding out more about how your
"Stu=
dy
Buddies" program works. Do you register volunteers and assign a child
to=
them, or is it more of an open program? If you register and assign child=
ren,
then what happens if one of the pair doesn't show up? If it is an open
program, what do you do when the teen to child ratio isn't balanced? Any=
further information you could give me would be great. Thanks in advance.=
Maranda Robertson
Children's Services
Lane Public Library
Fairfield, OH
www.lanepl.org
USFCHICK@aol.com wrote:
I do a program on Monday evenings at 5:30 called Study Buddies, where tee=
ns
get volunteer hours for working with elementary students. I get around 3=
5
teens a week, and the kids love them. I'd like to do it Monday-Thursday,=
but
I can only have the meeting room on Mondays. It does work, though.
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From: "Steven Engelfried" <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
Subject: Janeway bags & hooks
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:13:42 CST
We just got a bunch of those nice Janeway bags to use for our =
cassette/book sets. These are the colored ones with a transparent front =
and a zipper (you can also get them through Demco). Our question is =
about the hooks. They come with metal "S" hooks that you use to
hang =
them on a metal rod. And we're not sure if we should attach hooks to =
the rod, then circulate the bags, or attach the hooks to the bags and =
let them check out along with the bags. We're concerned about =
safety...will those hooks on the bags cause injury to kids at home. But =
we think shelving and arrangement will be easier without a bunch of =
hooks without bags hanging on the rods. If anyone is using these, which =
option did you choose and how is it working? Thanks in advance...
Steven Engelfried, Children's Division Librarian
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-526-2599 sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Help! Hugging Storytime
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Jeanne,
I don't know if you're looking for fingerplays, but here's one I wrote to
use last year on Valentine's Day.
I Like
I like the sun
(hold arms above head in circle.
And I like the rain.
(wiggle fingers while bringing down)
I like planes
(move arm upward)
And I like trains.
(move arms in circular motion at side)
I like ice cream
(pretend to lick cone)
And bubble gum, too.
(chew)
I like those things,
(nod head)
But I love you.
(put hands over heart)
I've printed off your book suggestions as well as the craft ideas that
others have submitted so that I can use them in my own planning. (which I
should be working on now!)
Thanks for the idea,
Susan Dailey
librarian, speaker and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
260-622-4691
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter 5
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:14:09 CST
Our B&T rep told me yesterday it would be available on
the 28th. I don't know if that means it won't be
available in the US until then or if that's when B&T
will have it. They are usually pretty good about
having things on time.
--- Lorie O'Donnell <LOdonnell@midyork.org>
wrote:
>
> Fifth Harry Potter Book Due on June 21
>
>
> By Dan Lalor
>
> LONDON (Reuters) - "Harry Potter (news - web sites)
> and the Order of the
> Phoenix," the fifth tale of the boy wizard by author
> J.K.Rowling (news - web
> sites), will go on sale across the globe on June 21,
> her publishers said
> Wednesday.
=====
~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: Anne Fescharek <annfes@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Political Opinions
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:14:22 CST
Hear that, JH?! "George Bush is Saruman"! Send our
names to Tom Ridge!
Not everyone is a democrat? Sad but true...
And my mother always told me that it's much ruder to
tell someone that they're rude.
--- Melissa MacLeod <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
wrote:
> I took it as a joke, but then again, I too like to
> bring politics into
> unrelated venues - for instance, when I saw Lord of
> the Rings II, it was all
> I could do to stop myself from yelling, "George Bush
> is Saruman!"
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cassie Wilson" <cwilson2@woh.rr.com>
> To: "Jo Hick" <johick_2000@yahoo.com>;
"PUBYAC"
> <pubyac@prairienet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 12:33 PM
> Subject: Re: Political Opinions
>
>
> > Jo-
> > I apologize. I meant them as a joke and just
> forgot, once again, that
> > people don't know and cannot see my expressions.
> I just thought it was
> > so absurdly unrelated that it would be obvious.
> > I meant no harm.
> >
> >
> > Jo Hick wrote:
> > >
> > > Cassie,
> > >
> > > Just a suggestion that when submitting a comment
> on
> > > PUBYAC, keep your political opinions to
> yourself. Not
> > > everyone in the library world is a Democrat.
> Your
> > > comments were rude and unprofessional.
> > >
> > > J.H.
> > >
> > >
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>
=====
Anne Fescharek (and Dewey)
Children's Librarian/ Assistant Director
Millbury Public Library
Millbury, MA 01528
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From: "Ramarie Beaver" <rbeaver@mckinneytexas.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper solved
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:31:40 CST
Hi all,
My stumper about the invisible glove found in a locked drawer has been =
solved! Thanks to Cathy Burnsed, Theresa Maturevich, Diana Norton, and =
Jen Marin. The consensus is "What the Witch Left" by Ruth Chew
1973.
Many thanks!
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper--boy who trades unicycle
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:31:48 CST
Hello all! We are looking for a picture book about a
young boy--probably about 10 years old with dark
hair--who trades things throughout the story. He
trades a unicycle for a boat and other items, possibly
a boomerang also.
any ideas?
Respond to jbaker93711@yahoo.com
TIA,
~jennifer
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"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: "Moffitt, Gina" <GMoffitt@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: The Pubyac Political Forum-- Not!
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Since the posts are now coming in about George Bush and Republicans, I feel
I MUST add my voice in agreement with Jo Hick-- that the comments ARE silly
and rude in such a forum. We aren't all leftists around here, and if I had
made a comment about Al Gore "inventing the interent" or some such
other jab
at Democrats, you can bet the political correctness police would have been
all over me like a cheap suit... Whooeeh, it'd get scary!
Your friendly neighborhood fiscal conservative,
Gina "Don't tread on me" Moffitt
Obviously these opinions are my own...
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: JWinkelstein@aclibrary.org, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: fountain of youth
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:32:02 CST
A patron remembers a book about a family who drinks from the fountain of
youth, she insists it is not Tuck Everlasting. I have checked A to Z.
Nothing
comes to mind here. Does this ring a bell for anyone?
Thanks in advance,
Debra Bogart
Springfield Public Library
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
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From: Cassie Wilson <cwilson2@woh.rr.com>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Need amusement park activity
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:32:09 CST
Another request for ideas:
I also need some kind of craft or activity on the idea of amusement
parks. All I've come up with so far is setting up dominoes which look
kind of like a roller coaster when they fall.
Thanks in advance for any ideas,
Cassie Wilson
wilsonca@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: "Kim Dolce" <kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: weeding folk tales?
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:32:22 CST
Does anyone know of a source, online or print, that would provide some =
criteria for weeding folk and fairy tales? Any help would be
appreciated..=
...
Kim E. Dolce
Children's Librarian
Port Orange Regional Library
Port Orange, FL 32129
kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us
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From: "Suzanne Terry" <terry@bostonathenaeum.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: heads on spikes
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:32:35 CST
Greetings! A patron is looking for a picture book , probably a fairy tale,
from the early 70's. Story involves birds: swans, possibly ravens, possibly
a princess turning into a swan. Mainly she remembers an illustration of
heads on spikes. We think it might be a version of Swan Lake, but cannot
locate any books that illustrate or describe this. She is mainly
interested
in the heads on spikes. Any ideas? (This does sound like an image that might
stay with you..) TIA, Suzanne
Suzanne S. Terry
Children's Librarian
The Boston Athenaeum
10 1/2 Beacon Street
Boston MA 02108
617-227-0270 Ext. 253
terry@bostonathenaeum.org
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From: "Diana Cook" <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Al's Fan Club
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Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:32:43 CST
One of the systems I worked with had a mascot bear, which came to diff.
branches over the year, attended diff events and came accompanied by a trunk
of "stuff" Memoribilia from each area he visited, like hats, pins,
photos,
etc. The best thing for me was a diary, or a journal, where the librarian
had written what he had done (eg. my husband was a customs officer, so I
took him to the border to visit the customs bear mascot and took their
photo). It was a hoot to read (these bears were of the stuffed variety, not
a person in a bear suit), personally. I was thinking that maybe you
could
have some sort of program or something where the child could be encourage to
write a page in Al's diary. Maybe a beanie baby representative could go to
the child's home, or copy of his journal could be checked out and sent
home
for the child to read and add to? Perhaps the idea could be to read to the
Alligator, at home or in the branch (in the branch would be fun if you had a
big overstuffed chair and a camera) and contribute to Al's favorites--book
list. Just a few ideas...
Have fun!
Diana Cook
dcook@reginalibrary.ca
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Staci Waltman
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 11:36 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Al's Fan Club
Hello!
We are starting a fan club for our library mascot "Al the Alligator" =
later this month. We will meet once a month for crafts, stories and =
games. They will get a little alligator sticker to put on their library =
card to show they are a member and have a "Passport to Adventure" that
=
we will stamp every time they visit one of our library events. What I =
need help with is something that encourages them to be a member.(i.e. =
meet the mayor, walk with "Al" in the 4th of July Parade, a token to =
waive one fine on their library card, etc) I don't really want to give =
something away like a prize, but more of a privledge. Any ideas? =
Thanks in advance!
=20
Staci Waltman=20
Albert Lea Public Library
swaltman@city.albertlea.org
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From: "Wilson, Amy (Library)" <amy.wilson@nashville.gov>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper solved
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:32:51 CST
Many thanks to Aurora Martinez at the Euclid Public Library in Ohio for
solving my stumper. I'm sure my patron will be very happy.
And, for the record, the flower was on the little girl's hat.
Below, please find Aurora's answer and my original question.
--Amy Wilson
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The book series you are thinking of is by Toni Trent Parker and Earl
Anderson. The titles are:
HUGS AND HEARTS (Valentine's Day)
SNOWFLAKE KISSES AND GINGERBREAD SMILES (Christmas)
SWEETS AND TREATS (Halloween)
PAINTED EGGS AND CHOCOLATE BUNNIES (Easter)
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
Aurora Martinez
Community Outreach Services
Euclid Public Library
631 E. 222 St.
Euclid, OH 44123-2091
(216) 261-5300 ext. 125
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Don't you just hate it when you can clearly see the cover of a book in your
mind but can not find the title? Here's the stumper:
This is an easy picture book which might also be listed in your jnon-fiction
because the authors are photographers. Husband and wife team, if I remember
correctly. The cover has a little black girl -- toddler age -- who is
wearing a hat and holding a flower or the flower is on her hat. There are a
series of these books. The two I can remember are for Valentine's Day and
another for Easter. I think one on Christmas was recently published. The
book itself is short on text and has bold photographs of children.
My patron would like to have books with bold illustrations or pictures of
toddlers to show/read to her children. Any other book suggestions would be
helpful, too.
Thank you so much! Please reply to amy.wilson@nashville.gov
and I will
be happy to post the results.
Amy Wilson
Children's Department
Hermitage Branch Library
3700 James Kay Lane
Hermitage, TN 37076
amy.wilson@nashville.gov
Public Library of Nashville/Davidson County
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From: "Connie Sargent" <csargent@loudoun.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Political Opinions
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:32:58 CST
Amen sister. I thought we used up all our excess energy on Barbie.
Connie Sargen
Constance Sargent
Library Assistant
Loudoun County Public Library
Rust Library
380 Old Waterford Road
Leesburg, VA 20176.
(703)771-5624
csargent@loudoun.gov
t
>>> NLiederbach@imcpl.lib.in.us
01/15/03 07:58PM >>>
I knew you meant no harm. And I do not think you were rude or
unprofessional. People should lighten up a bit.
Nora Lee Liederbach
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library
-----Original Message-----
From: Cassie Wilson [mailto:cwilson2@woh.rr.com]=20
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 12:33 PM
To: Jo Hick; PUBYAC
Subject: Re: Political Opinions
Jo-
I apologize. I meant them as a joke and just forgot, once again, that
people don't know and cannot see my expressions. I just thought it was so
absurdly unrelated that it would be obvious. I meant no harm.
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