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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: Saturday, January 18, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 988
PUBYAC Digest 988
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) let's keep Political Opinions
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
2) damage to children's DVD's
by Janette Johnston <jj@round-rock.tx.us>
3) not reading
by "Karen Holz" <easternlibrary@smithville.net>
4) survival program ideas
by "jennifer friend" <jenfriend@hotmail.com>
5) Philip Dale Smith-author information request
by "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
6) RE: Janeway bags & hooks
by "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
7) Re: [Re: homework help centers]
by USFCHICK@aol.com
8) Re: Children Turned Off Reading
by "C.A. LeBlanc" <claire_oldsmar@hotmail.com>
9) Book Swap
by Dori Blodgett <librarylady4kids@yahoo.com>
10) BALIS Workshop announcement --Isn't It Time for them to Go Home?
by "Janssen, Bonnie" <BJanssen@aclibrary.org>
11) Re: Fw: Imagination compilation is here!
by Leigh Lambert <missleighlambert@yahoo.com>
12) Political Opinions
by "Richard Quiring" <richard_quiring@hotmail.com>
13) Thanks! Book Sale
by Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
14) Silver Birch
by "Tara Mendez" <TaraM@mail2tara.com>
15) RE: A satire of the Political Opinions commentary
by Alisa McKay <AMcKay@sno-isle.org>
16) Stumper
by "Joann Giese" <jgiese@stdl.org>
17) Contemporary J Fiction set in Mexico
by Kristin Dermody <KDermody@sno-isle.org>
18) Re: Father leaving for military
by "Carol and Gary Levin" <cglevin@access4less.net>
19) youth advisory board
by Carol Barcus <barcusca@oplin.lib.oh.us>
20) whomping willow-HP party idea
by "Kathleen Gasi" <kzalargasi2@hotmail.com>
21) North Carolina fiction
by Sherry Snodgrass <SSnodgrass@cncrl.com>
22) Janway Bags and Hooks
by "Carol Chatfield" <cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu>
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: csargent@loudoun.gov, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: let's keep Political Opinions
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:46:21 CST
1-As librarians we make it our goal to provide both sides of everything,
whether we agree with it or not. Are we unable to translate that standard
into
our personal lives? I'm an adult, you can insult Hillary or Bill or Joe
Lieberman or anyone you want, and I'm not hurt or offended. I will never
intentionally try to insult those whose views are different from mine,
however, I would expect and appreciate a certain openness and maturity in
adults I deal with, especially well-educated librarians.
2-Our jobs are affected daily by whatever administration is in office.
Budget
cuts, new privacy policies, national literacy projects, we are impacted by
all
of these. I don't think it's unreasonable to be able to address these
matters
from the basis of our own beliefs on a professional listserv!
3-Our daily personal lives are also affected by politics. The fact that a
draft may be reinstated at any minute and could endanger my nineteen year
old
son has added another level of stress to my daily life.
The combination of these factors could at times leak out and be expressed in
my emails to Pubyac. Maybe, like Cassie's, it will take a humourous tone.
I guess I'm just basically disappointed that this group is so intolerant.
Have
you all forgotten the Monica comments that were made when she was news here?
Surely they weren't coming from Democrats! But I don't remember anyone then
placing a moratorium on political comments...
Okay, that was my 3 cents. These views are only my own.
Debra Bogart
Registered Independent Voter
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From: Janette Johnston <jj@round-rock.tx.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: damage to children's DVD's
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:46:29 CST
We have recently added DVD's to our collection, and have already had 5 or 6
destroyed after only 3 or 4 circulations. I don't know if the children are
trying to removing them from the cases and end up cracking or breaking the
DVD's then or exactly what is happening. What kind of cases do you guys use
for DVD's and have you had this problem?
Janette Johnston, Children's Services Manager
Round Rock Public Library System
Robert G. and Helen Griffith Library Building
216 E. Main
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-218-7002
jj@round-rock.tx.us
http://www.ci.round-rock.tx.us
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From: "Karen Holz" <easternlibrary@smithville.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: not reading
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:46:36 CST
It took me years before I enjoyed reading for two reasons.
The
first was I was taught phonics in first grade, but because I can't hear
differences between letters I wasn't able to read very well until sight
reading came into vogue. I make this point to show each child learns to
read in their own way.
The second reason was the library was next to the boiler room
at my
elementary school. You had to walk down these scary, dark, small and
narrow steps. Then you were in a dark, creepy, hot, smelly room with
some old books in it. The boiler in the next room would make loud and
frightening noises while we were down there. Its a wonder that any of
us from that school enjoyed reading let alone became a librarian. I
still have dreams of being locked up in that room.
Sometimes its the place you associate with reading that turns
you
off also.
Karen Holz
easternlibrary@smithville.net
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From: "jennifer friend" <jenfriend@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: survival program ideas
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:46:43 CST
Here are the results from my request for suggestions for activities on
survival for a program based on the book Hatchet by Gary Paulson:
1. There is a "Library survivor" game at www.cplrmh.com/survior.html
2. books by Tom Brown, Jr. and the book "Sharing Nature with Children"
by Joseph Cornell.
3. Activities from "Lost in the Woods" by Colleen Politano
4. The "Worst Case Scenario" books
5. Having kids pair up and asking them to make lists in order of
importance of what they would take on a mission to the moon.
Choosing props based on different survival stories and having kids
guess how the prop was used as a survival tool. Having kids
write
their own survival stories.
6. Have local Boy Scouts who have gotten their merit badge give a talk
on wilderness survival
7. The following books were recommended:
John Blair& the Great Hinkley Fire- Nobisso, Josephine
Trapped by the Ice- McCurdy, Michael
Into the Ice: the Story of Arctic Exploration- Curlee, Lynn
First Up Everest- Styles, Showell
Inside the Hindenburg- Majoor, Mireille
Barry, the Bravest Saint Bernard- Hall, Lynn
Thank you all so much for sharing your wonderful ideas!
Jennifer Friend
Pikes Peak Library District
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From: "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Philip Dale Smith-author information request
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:46:51 CST
Author Philip Dale Smith has made a great offer to our elementary schools
for a program. The principals have asked me to find out what response to
him has been in other schools or libraries. Is anyone familiar with him as
a presenter?
Please send responses direct to me at <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>.
TIA,
Rebecca Cohen
Newport Public Library
Newport, Oregon
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From: "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Janeway bags & hooks
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:47:05 CST
Crimp the hook to your in-house storage rack; circulate the bags without
hooks. These bags do endure.
Scott
_________________________________________
Scott Keeney
Children's Librarian
work 541-917-7591
Albany Public Library
fax 541-917-7586
1390 Waverly Dr SE
Albany OR 97322
skeeney@ci.albany.or.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Steven Engelfried [mailto:sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us]
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 8:14 PM
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
Subject: Janeway bags & hooks
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: USFCHICK@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: [Re: homework help centers]
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:47:18 CST
Hi, We start study buddies in late september so that we can spend the first
few weeks of school recruiting the teens. We have a volunteer orientation
on
a monday at 5:30 and they start the following monday. It is open.
The
teens
sign in and check off their name on the board to let me know if they are
free
or busy. When a child comes in, sometimes they want a specific teen, but,
most often, they just want a specific sex. I look at the board and call
out
a teen's name. They take the child to a table and get to work. The
first
couple of years, I was desperate for teens. I had to give the ones I had 5
kids!!! Now, it's well known and I don't have a problem except during
mid-terms and finals. My branch has about 10 student shelvers working on
Monday nights, so I just grab them when I need more teens. Once in a
while,
I'll have to tutor. If I ever have extra teens (which is rare), I give
them
crafts to cut or a cart to sort. They can still get service hours for it,
so
they don't complain. The program pretty much runs itself now. The
teens
and
kids know what to do.
I hope that helps.
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From: "C.A. LeBlanc" <claire_oldsmar@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Children Turned Off Reading
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:47:26 CST
>Then there's the mom who is looking through the video and DVD
>collection for a copy of Dumb and Dumber (or, any comparable idiotic
>film that, IMHO, shouldn't even be in a library, but that's another
>topic). Her kid comes running up, all excited, with a book.
>
>JUNIOR: "Mommy, Mommy, look at what I found. Can I take this book
>home?"
>
>MOM: "What!? We ain't in here for no books; We're here to get movies.
>Who wants to read some stupid book?"
>
>Don't laugh folks. My desk is right on the other side of an area
>divider (a thin, fake, moveable wall) from video. This conversation
>gets repeated almost every day within my hearing.
My Circ coworkers who are right near the videos & children's room attest to
this happening at my library also!!! Sad sad sad. This is an uphill
battle
folks!!!
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From: Dori Blodgett <librarylady4kids@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Book Swap
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:47:43 CST
Hello,
Our library holds two annual book sales. The one in
May is organized by the 'Friends of the Library' group
and the second held in November is run by the staff
with proceeds going to the 'Friends'.
We collect books though out the year. Many are
donations and we sell some that are culled. There are
a few times we get lucky and receive donations of new
books from local bookstores.
Every year in March, I organize a (Free) Children's
Book Swap. All children may bring up to 10 books, in
any condition, and swap them for books we have
collected. Or they can swap for books from the others
attending. Usually the books the kids bring in are
not worth trading so we make sure we have plenty of
donated books on hand. I start saving books
immediately after the November book sale and quit
after the book swap. We are fortunate to have a
generous community and over the years we have
developed a hefty donation cycle. I do not make any
money on this...but the rewards are many.
Have a great day!
=====
Dori Blodgett
Children's Services
Chetco Community Public Library
405 Alder St.
Brookings, Or. 97415
(541) 469-7738
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From: "Janssen, Bonnie" <BJanssen@aclibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: BALIS Workshop announcement --Isn't It Time for them to Go Home?
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The Bay Area Library & Information System Children's Services Committee is
sponsoring a half-day workshop, "Isn't It Time for them to Go Home?"
Serving your library's "live-in kids".
DATE: Friday, March 14, at Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd,
Fremont, CA 94538. Registration and coffee are from 8:30-9:00, and the
program runs from 9-12:15.
Speakers will include:
--_Norma Myerholz-Seltz, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, child
development specialist and faculty member at Diablo Valley College, who will
talk about building resiliency in children;
--Rachel MacLachlan, Director of Security at San Francisco Public Library;
and
--Mary Nacu, branch manager and former children's librarian at San Jose
Public Library (where accommodating after school crowds has made the news!)
There will be a panel discussion and time for questions, answers, and
sharing ideas.
If you're a Children's Librarian and have sample activities, do-it-yourself
crafts, or any related material, please bring copies to share.
There will be time for discussion and questions. Registration is $15 in
advance (received by March 1) or $18 at the door.
For questions about the program or to receive a registration form, contact:
Bonnie Janssen, Alameda County Library
bjanssen@aclibrary.org
(510) 745-1591
Bonnie Janssen
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From: Leigh Lambert <missleighlambert@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Fw: Imagination compilation is here!
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:52:50 CST
Hi all,
Sorry I didn't respond more promptly and re-post the
imagination compilation. Thanks to Joyce Willis for
doing so. Hurray for collaborations like PUBYAC!
--Leigh
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From: "Richard Quiring" <richard_quiring@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Political Opinions
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:53:02 CST
Sorry. But I couldn't resist adding this to melee.
"I don't approve of political jokes...I've seen too many of them get
elected."
Richard Quiring
British Columbia, Canada
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From: Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks! Book Sale
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:53:09 CST
Thanks to all who responded to my questions about selling books at a library
event. There are several ways to do this:
1. Some of you purchase books from your book company at discount and
sell them full-price at an author visit.
2. Some of you purchase books from the author's publisher at discount
and sell them full-price at an event.
Those of you who purchase this way are usually responsible for returning
leftovers, for which you receive a credit.
Many of you also responded that local bookstores, including Borders and
Barnes and Noble, sell books at your events.
The advantage of this method is that they handle all of the leg work-setting
up, cash register, leftovers etc. Those who sold books this way usually
received approximately 20% of the profits.
Thanks for all of your input!
Carrie Silberman, Children's Librarian
New York Society Library
carrie@nysoclib.org
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From: "Tara Mendez" <TaraM@mail2tara.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Silver Birch
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:53:17 CST
Do any of you continue with the program Silver Birch or Red Maple. I
find that we have such a small turn out for it and that it costs so much
that it really is not cost efficient. But there are some that are dyed
in the wool for it.I would appreciate your insight and opinions.
Tara
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From: Alisa McKay <AMcKay@sno-isle.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: A satire of the Political Opinions commentary
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:54:26 CST
Perhaps we should suggest to Mattel that they develop two new friends for
Barbie: Debbie the Democrat Barbie and Rachel the Republican Barbie. They
could set up a pay-per-view-online-debate for those of us with unfiltered
access to the Internet and extra time on our hands! The new Barbies could
then surprise us all by saying "Why can't we all just get along"
whilst
walking back to the stacks, in a friendly and professional manner, to help a
library patron find a book about "whirled peas."
-This opinion is my own, and, just a bit sarcastic! By the way, I,
of
course, would never dream of having a political opinion during the work day.
-A. McKay
-----Original Message-----
From: Connie Sargent [mailto:csargent@loudoun.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 8:33 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Political Opinions
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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From: "Joann Giese" <jgiese@stdl.org>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:54:34 CST
This stumper is about a little boy who is on a beach, makes fun of some
men. The men are maybe in a club, and they swallow the ocean to show
the boy he should not call people names. Help!
Jo Giese jgiese@stdl.org
(847)923-3435 fax (847)923-3428
Schaumburg Township District Library
Youth Programs
130 S. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
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From: Kristin Dermody <KDermody@sno-isle.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Contemporary J Fiction set in Mexico
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Dear Collective Brain,
I've had a request for a list of fiction set in contemporary Mexico for
children of all ages. Many of the children are reading at teen or adult
level, so tougher books are not a problem. I've checked Children's Catalog
and Best Books for Children. It's surprising to me how many books are set
in Mexico's past.
Here's what I've got so far:
Johnston, Tony. Day of the Dead; illustrated by Jeanette Winter.
Mora, Pat. Uno, dos, tres: one, two, three; illustrated by Barbara
Lavallee.
Winter, Jeanette. Josefina.
Yacowitz, Caryn. Pumpkin fiesta; illustrated by Jo Cepeda. .
Geeslin, Cambell. In Rosa's Mexico. Illus. by Andrea Arroyo.
Ancona, George. Fiesta Fireworks
Flora, James. The Fabulous Firework Family.
Garay, Luis. Pedrito's Day
Grossman, Patricia. Saturday Market.
Riecken, Nancy. Today is the Day
Johnston, Tony. Lorenzo the Naughty Parrot
Please respond to me at kdermody@sno-isle.org
and I will post a list of the
collected responses.
Thanks in advance!
Kristin Dermody
Children's Librarian
Mukilteo Library
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
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From: "Carol and Gary Levin" <cglevin@access4less.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Father leaving for military
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:54:49 CST
I searched our catalog and then took the results to Amazon.com and found a
few others. The descriptions/reviews of the first four come from Amazon.
For an older child, the American Girl "Molly" books might also be
useful.
My Daddy Is a Soldier
by Kirk Hilbrecht
This book is often out of stock and hard to get, but once I found a supply,
I purchased a dozen! This is my favorite gift to give at Army wives' baby
showers. It never fails to illicit exclamations of "Where did you get this
book and where can I get a copy for my child"? It is also one of my son's
favorite books and helps him comprehend what "going to the field"
really
means. A great book for young Army Brats!
My Father Is Far Away
by Robin Ballard
My husband is in the military and is gone frequently. I read this book to my
daughter every night that he is gone. It helps her to realize that he is
coming home in the end. It is also a way that she can be reminded of him
(she was 2 when I started to read it to her.) I recommend this book to all
mothers who have to cope with "Daddy being away."
Daddy, Will You Miss Me?
by Wendy McCormick
My daddy's going to work, far away in Africa -- without me.
What does a little boy do when his daddy is going away for a long time? He
promises to save one thing every day to show his daddy when he returns; to
say, "Good night, Daddy" every night before he goes to sleep; and to
mark
off each day on the calendar until his daddy's return. If he still misses
his daddy, then he remembers all the things his daddy promised to do, and he
knows that even though they're very far apart, they're still close in each
other's heart.
With soft, tender illustrations and poetic text, this poignant and
heartwarming story shows that the love between a father and child can span
any distance.
All Those Secrets of the World
by Jane Yolen
This book is about a 4 year old girl whose father goes goes off to fight in
World War II. While he is gone, Janie's cousin teaches her a lesson about
perception and how things appear small the farther away that they are. When
Janie's father comes home 2 years later, she echoes this lesson in his ear
when he iis holding his daughter and comments on how big she has gotten. She
says she was small when he was far away, and now that he is close, she seems
big. This is a heartwarming and touching book, and what I especially loved
were the beautiful watercolor illustrations that reflect the setting and
time period of the story.
My Daddy Was a Soldier: A World War II Story
by Deborah Kogan Ray
no description at Amazon. from CIP: While Daddy's away fighting in
the
Pacific, Jeannie plants a victory garden, collects scrap, and sends letters
to her father as she anxiously awaits his return.
Carol and Gary Levin
144 Smoke Rise Road
Bedminster NJ 07921
908 781 6041
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Nicole and Troy Morgan" <trikki@peoplepc.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 8:15 PM
Subject: Father leaving for military
> Hi all!
> I have a mother of a preschool child whose father is
> leaving for the military. She would like a picture
> book to help her child prepare for the leave. Can
> anyone recommend a good picture book about a father
> leaving for the military? If not, about a father (or
> parent) leaving for an extended period of time that is
> not a divorce or marital separation?
>
> Thanks!
> Nicole Morgan
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From: Carol Barcus <barcusca@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: youth advisory board
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Ideas, please? All you pros out there....
Anyone with experience with youth advisory boards?
We are having our first meeting at the beginning of Feb, and I would like
to be organized. The group is small (5). Specifically, I would like
to
know
what other boards have done.
Thanks in advance!
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Carol Barcus
Huron Public Library
333 Williams Street
Huron, OH 44839
tel (419)433-5009
fax (419)433-7228
email: barcusca@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: "Kathleen Gasi" <kzalargasi2@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: whomping willow-HP party idea
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:55:06 CST
Hi All!
I just wanted to share a great idea that the Head of our Children's
Department had for our recent Harry Potter party (as far as I know, I have
not seen this idea posted before). She purchased a car pinata then revamped
it to look like the car that Harry and Ron drove into the Forbidden Forest
(complete with a surprised-looking Harry and Ron peering out the window!).
Party attendees were then chosen (by drawing names from the "sorting
hat")to
be the "whomping willows" and take their turns at whomping the pinata.
We
blindfolded and spun the kids first and each could take two strikes. All
thirty children ended up having a chance and the pinata was still not broken
so we started over choosing names, this time not blindfolded and the pinata
was soon broken. This was a hit (no pun intended) with the kids and we are
glad it worked out so each child had a chance to be the whomping willow.
Madison Public Library
Madison, OHIO
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From: Sherry Snodgrass <SSnodgrass@cncrl.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: North Carolina fiction
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:55:13 CST
A fourth grade teacher is looking for North Carolina fiction depicting human
interaction with the environment; maybe how the land regions affect the
culture of an area. Newer books would be helpful as she needs to purchase
enough for her classroom. However, a list of North Carolina authors or North
Carolina fiction would be helpful.
Thank you very much for your help.
Sherry Snodgrass
ssnodgrass@cncrl.com
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From: "Carol Chatfield" <cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Janway Bags and Hooks
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 13:55:21 CST
We bought the bags in three sizes and absolutely love them, but I had the
same concern about the hooks. We decided to shelve them in a bin facing
outward, which mean the child can see what he is getting without having to
deal with the rod/hook scenario - which for us resulted in lots of
frustration and torn plastic bags because the kids couldn't easily look at
what was in the bag and couldn't remove the bag from the rod when they found
one they liked.
I threw away the hooks and have absolutely no regrets.
Carol Chatfield
Ilsley Public Library
Middlebury, VT
cchatfield@myriad,middlebury.edu
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