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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>
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1020
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003
PUBYAC digest 1020
1) Willy Wonka Mad lib
2) Re: Super Diaper Baby #2
3) humorous or scary
4) Re Parachute
5) Re: Creepy Internet Users
6) Mari Gras Response
7) RE: (Fwd) Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
8) Re: (Fwd) Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
9) Re: Child-Promoted Books
10) RE: Weekend Question
11) Weekend Question
12) Illustration Gallery Survey
13) RE: parachute
14) parachute
15) Re: Smelly Books
16) Peace books?
17) RE: I love you the purplest
18) Library Luau
19) Libraries in San Francisco
20) Re: parachute
21) impossible...
22) Re: Newbery for a picture book text
23) Re: Weekend Question
24) Weekend Question
25) Yes, it's not a good idea
26) Art of the Book is full!
27) RE: Weekend Question
28) Weekend Question
29) Re: Family Storytime
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From: Linda Peterson [mailto:lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:34 AM
To: PUBYAC
Subject: Willy Wonka Mad lib
Help, someone several years ago mentioned using a mad lib for Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory. Does anyone have a copy?
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: Paulalef@aol.com [mailto:Paulalef@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:34 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Super Diaper Baby #2
What a coincidence! My page gave me a copy of that book today with a note
asking whether it was written by Beard or Pilkey. "George Beard" is
one of
the kids who supposedly wrote the Pilkey books, but Pilkey is the author, as
the CIP shows. Unfortunately I have no information on #2.
Paula Lefkowitz
Parsippany (NJ) PL
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From: DIANA MARTIN [mailto:dmartin@kcpl.lib.in.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:34 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: humorous or scary
Question;
Do you have books on witchcraft?
Response:
Take her to the computer and show her how to look up witchcraft.
Take her over the the section pull a book that she can't see
standing not a foot from.
Question:
Do you have books on spells?
Now I ask you is that sad or what?
Diana Martin
dmartin@kclp.lib.in.us
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From: Laura Wall [mailto:Laura.Wall@cityofdenton.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:34 AM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Re Parachute
Try Lakeshore Learning Materials, they have a 6' parachute for 19.95 and
a 12' for 44.95.
www.lakeshorelearning.com
laura wall
Denton Public Library
502 Oakland
Denton TX 76201
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From: karen maletz [mailto:kmlib@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:34 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Creepy Internet Users
In our Children's room, one of the internet computers
is located alongside 3 other computers that children
word process & play games on. Because of a similar
situation to yours, our director made a rule that only
adults accompanied by children (who are probably
sitting at those other computers) can use that
internet station if a child is not waiting for it.
Adults may use our other internet station which is
more isolated if a child is not using it or waiting.
Our patrons do have to get the bathroom key, but we
were told that everyone has to be able to use the
bathroom.
--- Smith <lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
wrote:
> Our director had the Board put a rule in place that
> prohibits adults,
> unaccompanied by a child, from using the computers
> in the children's room,
> because of one man whose behavior was similar to
> what you are describing.
>
>
> If the children's room bathrooms don't require a
> key, and have multiple
> stalls so that more than one person can use them at
> a time, you have a
> problem.
> Perhaps a similar, not available to adults without
> children, could be
> done. However, if patrons do not have to ask a staff
> member for a key, how
> would you enforce it?
>
> Lisa Smith
> lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us
>
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From: Wanda Jones [mailto:wjones98@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:34 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Mari Gras Response
I'D LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR TAKING THE TIME TO RESPONBD
I'm a librarian in the suburbs of New Orleans. Why not have a little
parade
in the library? Have the kids dress in costume. You can also make a
float
out of shoe box. If you would like I just got a nice little digital camera
for Christmas. I can take a picture of an example of one and send it to you.
This year we are making Jester Hats out of Purple Green and Yellow foam.
How would you like some beads to give out to the kids? If you want I have
a
ton of beads and could send you some. Also might want to talk about
things
like what the colors mean, King Cakes, the fact that we actually throw
things at parades. Some interesting facts. I have to say as a child
growing up in this area I was shocked to find out that not everyone threw
beads during parades. I was about 10 and in Seattle visiting my
Grandmother. My family went to a parade. It might have been a Fourth
of
July parade. Not sure. I looked at my Mom and said, "Where are
the beads
and dubloons?" I thought what fun is this just watching a parade go
by.
Let me know about the beads. I'd be glad to send some to you for the kids.
Stacie Barron
Children's Librarian
East Bank Regional Library
4747 W. Napoleon
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 849-8812
Hi Wanda:
I'm having a Mardi Gras party next Tuesday. First I'm
going to explain a little about what it is and how
it's celebrated around the world, especially in New
Orleans. I plan to throw out some beads and doubloons
at kids so they can get the feel of it.
Then they'll go on to 3 stations: one is to decorate
a mask. We have the mask die-cut and I stapled a
straw to one side. I bought feathers, sequins, and
glitter to decorate with.
They can also decorate a "King Cookie" with frosting
and green, yellow, and purple colored sugars and eat
the results. I was lucky and got a lot of sugar
cookies donated from a local bakery.
There will also be a game station. They can try their
hand at tossing beads around 2-liter bottles filled
with colored water and toss doubloons into a
container.
I've put some beads and doubloons in a baggie for them
to take home. U.S. Toys has the beads and doubloons.
I hope they have a good time. I think it will be fun.
Karen Dehdari
Flower Mound (TX) Public Library
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From: Beverly Bixler [mailto:bbixler@sanantonio.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:42 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: (Fwd) Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
I just finished looking at the site. At the bottom is the statement:
"Adopted by the ALSC Board, January 1978. Revised, Midwinter 1987." So
it looks like the rules can be changed. Incidentally, the information
about the ages the Newbery is for was not under "Terms" but under
"Definitions." IMHO, I still think that ALSC should change the
Newbery's
definition of age so that it does not overlap with and duplicate the
efforts of the Printz Award.
Beverly Bixler
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio Public Library, TX
-----Original Message-----
From: Linette Ivanovitch [mailto:linette@missoula.lib.mt.us]
Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 10:21 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: (Fwd) Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
If interested, y'all can visit the official Newbery site and read the
Terms
and Criteria for the award:
http://www.ala.org/alsc/newbery_terms.html
Linette Ivanovitch
YA Librarian
Missoula, MT 59802
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From: Carol Edwards [mailto:edwarc@mx.pon.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:35 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Child-Promoted Books
Not exactly a similar story, but close. A kid came in with Mom in tow, and
he had to have a book for silent sustained reading, and he was resisting
everything I showed him. Finally when he perked up a tiny notch at the idea
of a war stoy, I showed him some of those. He decided to take "Stones in
Water" by Donna Jo Napoli, a book I love, but didn't think would ever be a
big hit with kids.
Two days later he was back. He'd read it, got started at school and couldn't
do anything until he finished it and wanted more "just like that."
Whew!
We went through quite a few of so-so titles before finding "Rewind" by
Sleator-- also a huge hit with him, and as a consequence these two titles
are never in around here, although other librarians tell me they haven't
been huge hits in their libraries.
He now trusts me to recommend titles, although we don't always agree, we
always have a good discussion.
Which reminds me of how "Skeleton Man" by Bruchac circulates around
here
since I booktalked it at a local school. Never on the shelf, along with the
Judy Moody books. These seem to be titles the kids here have discovered and
loved.
Carol
edwarc@pon.net
Carol Edwards
Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, CA
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From: Ziman, Holly [mailto:HZiman@ci.burbank.ca.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:48 AM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: RE: Weekend Question
LeRoy-
In our library system, librarians are paid extra if they work over 40 hours
per week or are called in to work with less than a 24 hour notice. If
their
shift includes Saturdays and they are under 40 hours, their pay is the same
as a Mon-Friday person.
Supervisors and managers are not paid extra for their weekend work over a 40
hour week because of their job classification.
Holly Ziman, Burbank PL (California)
-----Original Message-----
From: Bart Pisapia [mailto:PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us]
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 11:12 AM
To: <
Subject: Weekend Question
Hello !
I would like to ask you all a question about weekends at your libraries.
Do
any of your librarians or staff get paid extra for working weekends? I
have
heard this is the case in some places. I'm just trying to figure out
if
this is the norm or the exception. Thanks!!
Bart
LeRoy Collins Leon County Library
Tallahassee, Florida
pisapiab@mail.co.leon.fl.us
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From: Joann Giese [mailto:jgiese@stdl.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:18 AM
To: PUBYAC (E-mail)
Subject: Illustration Gallery Survey
We have a gallery of the original illustration art from children's books
that stands near the entrance of our Youth Services Department. We have
collected about 16 pieces so far. Our question is: Do other public
libraries have original art from children's books that they display to
the public. Please let me know. I will post the results when
compiled.
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: Maria Redburn [mailto:mredburn@irvinglibrary.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:19 AM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: RE: parachute
Lakeshore Learning Materials
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From: Susan Fisher [mailto:sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org]
Sent: Monday February 10, 2003 1:11 PM
To: PUBYAC
Subject: parachute
Does anyone know where I can get a parachute for storytime at a
reasonable cost? Thanks!
Susan
--
Susan Fisher
Bethesda Public Library
4905 Bethesda Road
Thompson Station, TN 37179
615.790.1887
fax: 615.790.8426
sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org
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From: Belinda Sakowski [mailto:sakowski@grayson.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:39 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Smelly Books
Hi,
One of my co-workers came to us from another library. She told me that
they would put smelly books in a bag with kitty litter in it, tie the bag
up and leave it for a few days. I haven't tried this myself but she says
it works for some smells. Belinda
Belinda Sakowski
E-Mail: sakowski@grayson.edu
Sherman Public Library Phone: (903)892-7240
421 N. Travis
Fax: (903) 892-7101
Sherman, Texas 75090
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From: Shalar Brown [mailto:SHBROWN@iowa-city.lib.ia.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:39 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Peace books?
I'm sorry, I feel like recently I saw a compiled list of suggested books
on peace for children on pubyac but for some reason I didn't get it
saved. Does anyone still have such a list that could forward it to me
please? My email is: shbrown@icpl.org
Thanks in advance,
Shalar
Shalar Brown
Children's Services
Iowa City Public Library
123 S. Linn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 356-5200, ext. 304
shbrown@icpl.org
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From: Susan Dailey [mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:23 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: I love you the purplest
Susan,
I would think that many picture books are on a third grade reading level or
higher. After all, these are meant to be read by parents to children.
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: Christy Jones [mailto:xyjones3@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:40 AM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Library Luau
Hi All,
I am having a
"Library Luau" at the end of Feb. and wanted to know
if anyone had some ideas on good books to read for a
group of 4 to 7 year olds. Also if anyone has any
ideas on how to make leis (sp?) inexpensively I could
use that info as well.
Thanks for all your help. you can reply to me off
list at xyjones3@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Christy Jones
Children's librarian
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From: Margaret Harrelson [mailto:ttd000@mail.connect.more.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:40 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Libraries in San Francisco
Friends, This message is for librarians in San Francisco - I am going to
be
in
your city April 14-16 and would like to stop in at one of your libraries. We
will be doing a Fisherman's Wharf and Alcatraz sightseer's thing and staying
at
a hotel close to the airport. SanFranIntenational- Would like to hear from
anyone in the area.
TIA-
Margaret Harrelson
Wellsville Public Library
Wellsville, MO 63384
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From: Kim Dolce [mailto:kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:40 AM
To: sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org;
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: parachute
Kim E. Dolce
Children's Librarian
Port Orange Regional Library
Port Orange, FL 32129
kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us
>>> sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org
02/10/03 14:14 PM >>>
Does anyone know where I can get a parachute for storytime at a easonable
cost? Thanks!
Susan
Have you tried an Army/Navy surplus store?
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From: Grace Slaughter [mailto:gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:40 AM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: impossible...
Had a patron call reference and ask if FDR's fireside chats, which she
remembered from childhood, were on TV or radio. When told radio, she
asked if the reference person were sure. She remebered the fireplace and
chair so clearly... Maybe she was remembering news reels.
g
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From: Beverly Kirkendall [mailto:bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:40 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Newbery for a picture book text
Then there is A Visit to William Blake's Inn : Poems for Innocent and
Experienced Travelers by Nancy Willard, illustrated by Alice and Martin
Provensen. Okay, it's not a picture book per se, but it was the winner of
the Newbery as well as a Caldecott Honor book.
Beverly Kirkendall
Library Manager, Youth Services
Hurst Public Library
Hurst, TX
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From: Melissa MacLeod [mailto:mmacleod@sailsinc.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:31 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Weekend Question
Nope!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
To: ">" <<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 2:12 PM
Subject: Weekend Question
Hello !
I would like to ask you all a question about weekends at your libraries.
Do
any of your librarians or staff get paid extra for working weekends? I
have
heard this is the case in some places. I'm just trying to figure out
if
this is the norm or the exception. Thanks!!
Bart
LeRoy Collins Leon County Library
Tallahassee, Florida
pisapiab@mail.co.leon.fl.us
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From: fran manushkin [mailto:franm@pipeline.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:40 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Yes, it's not a good idea
I lost a good friend doing this too. He was an established adult author so I
thought he could take the criticism. Ha! As a former editor, I'm always
tempted to help. But I resist. Fran
http://www.franmanushkin.com
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From: Vicky Smith [mailto:vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:41 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Art of the Book is full!
Registration is now closed for the Art of the Book, the New England Round
Table
of Children's Librarians' March 21 program at the Eric Carle Museum of
Picture
Book Art. Registrations and checks currently in transit will be returned
to
their senders. We thank New England's youth services community for its
overwhelming interest, and we look forward to presenting another excellent
program next year.
--
Vicky Smith
Children's Librarian
McArthur Library
270 Main Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207)284-4181
vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
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From: Michele Farley [mailto:mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:34 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Weekend Question
Bart,
At my library we rotate weekends and we are opened both days. When you
work a Saturday, you get another day off during the week (usually the
Friday before) and Sundays are at time and a half. We can choose to
either get Sunday hours in time off or pay. It's a little confusing,
but it is nice to get the extra time off and not have to use vacation
time.
Michele
-----Original Message-----
From: Bart Pisapia [mailto:PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us]
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 2:12 PM
To: <
Subject: Weekend Question
Hello !
I would like to ask you all a question about weekends at your libraries.
Do any of your librarians or staff get paid extra for working weekends?
I have heard this is the case in some places. I'm just trying to figure
out if this is the norm or the exception. Thanks!!
Bart
LeRoy Collins Leon County Library
Tallahassee, Florida
pisapiab@mail.co.leon.fl.us
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From: Sonia Herrera [mailto:sherrera@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:41 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Family Storytime
All I have ever done is 0-5 year old story time and we just call it
Story Time, all ages welcome. It seems to work for me. It tends to
get
a little louder than I like when the babies start crying but most
mothers are understanding of the fact that there are some 3-5 year olds
that are listening to the story and take the babies out into the foyer
to feed or whatever. I find it a lot easier to read a long book first,
then do a finger play, dance a little, interact with the children, read
a second book but a short one, do more fingerplays and songs and this
way no one gets tired or bored. Then if there is time and the kids are
up to it we will read a third book or do a simple hands on craft.
Parents with babies have the choice to make the craft for the baby or
leave at that time. All this is within an hour span. Works good!
Goodluck
End of PUBYAC Digest 1020
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