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: Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Subject: PUBYAC Digest 1023
PUBYAC Digest 1023
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Paper calendar of library programs
2) Re: parachute
3) Family Films
4) RE: Smelly Books
5) RE: impossible...
6) impossible...
7) stumper
8) Lemony Snicket Program
9) Re: impossible...
10) domino
11) Robin Davis' site problems
12) Dr. Seuss Puppet Scripts
13) Super Diaper Baby #2
14) Re: Child-Promoted Books
15) Dr. Seuss's Birthday
16) Reading writer's work
17) RE: Weekend Question
18) Re: Library Luau
19) Library Luau
20) parents' night
21) Re: impossible...
22) State library at risk
23) Books on going to sleep by yourself
24) Working Weekends
25) OT: seating
26) Girl Power program
27) RE: Weekend Question
28) Weekend Question
29) Newbery and "YA"
30) Hawaiian Luau Help!
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From: Francisca Goldsmith [mailto:frg1@ci.berkeley.ca.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:00 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Paper calendar of library programs
Our medium-sized library system publishes a monthly paper calendar noting
the dates and times of all library programs, at all locations, for all ages
and interest groups (i.e., special and ongoing events for children, for
adults, crossover programs, library-based classes, etc). Currently, we use
CalendarCreator (version 7) to compose and produce this calendar but the
number of events that need to be expressed are increasing to its capacity
and beyond. Anyone out there have leads on an alternative software that is
compatible with Microsoft Office 2000?
TIA,
Francisca Goldsmith
Berkeley Public Library, CA
frg1@ci.berkeley.ca.us
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From: Jean Nichols [mailto:jeannichols@charter.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:31 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: parachute
The company SAS sells two sizes of parachutes and they are a blast to use
with the kids!!!
Jean Nichols
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From: Heather Palagyi [mailto:hpalagyi@worthingtonlibraries.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:01 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Family Films
Hello All!
The library I work at is currently trying to develop a section of
"Family
Films," but we are having a bit of trouble figuring out exactly how to
define family films. Has anyone out there done a similar thing in their
library? How do you decide what to include? Is there a written collection
development statement? Do you shelve the movies separately, or interfile
them with some sort of sticker? What budget do family films come from (adult
or children's or does it just depends)?
Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated! We've been
discussing this on and off for a long time!
Heather Palagyi
Children's Librarian, Worthington Libraries
Worthington, OH
hpalagyi@worthingtonlibraries.org
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From: Jeanne O'Grady [mailto:OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:43 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: RE: Smelly Books
Here in Santa Cruz, we have successfully used kitty litter to get rid of
smoke smells on books that have gone out to homebound patrons. We used an
organic pellet type of kitty litter -- not the clay type. WE put the
litter
and books in a large plastic bags and sealed it with a twist tie or rubber
band and just left it for about 10 days to two weeks. when we took the
books out the smoke smell was gone -- absorbed into the litter. It's worth
a try.
Jeanne Kelly O'Grady
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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From: Tobin, Renee [mailto:Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:57 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: RE: impossible...
Or remembering the mental picture . . .
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From: Grace Slaughter [mailto:gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 8:40 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: Charlette Jouan [mailto:cmjouan@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:01 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper
Hello,
I hope you all can help! (Sorry to have another
stumper so soon.)
Patron read the book about 12 years ago, as a teen.
A young girl is sent to live with her wealthy aunt in
England. The aunt is an ogre who eats tree. Merlin
is in the story (perhaps as a gardner?) and there is a
tree that has a door and secret staircase.
Please email me off the list, I'll post the answer.
Many thanks in advance,
Charlette Jouan
cjouan@wcpl.lib.oh.us
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From: Kathy_Leonard Leonard [mailto:kathy_leonard@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:01 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Lemony Snicket Program
Howdy! I am going to have a Lemony Snicket/Series of Unfortunate Events
party over spring break. I have eye tattoos, a trivia sheet, and a
matching
Count Olaf with his disguise sheet. I am looking for help with the craft
and snack portions of the program. Also, if you have any other great ideas
I have missed, please send them along to me off-list!
Thanks,
Kathy Leonard
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From: Dorothy Youngblood [mailto:dyoungbl@mail.owls.lib.wi.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:01 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: impossible...
The imagination is a wonderful thing. When my sons were small, we had only
a black-and-white TV. The artistic one earnestly remembered everything he
watched was in color!
Dorothy
Scandinavia, WI
Grace Slaughter wrote:
> 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: Theresa Stoner [mailto:TSTONER@vigo.lib.in.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:01 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: domino
Hi! I need some ideas to help supplement a craft program I am doing in
March. We are making graham cracker dominos (using white frosting, chocolate
chips, and graham crackers) It is a simple food craft that doesn't take long
so I need some stories, songs, other crafts to go with it.
Any ideas? I will compile a list if anyone is interested.
You can e-mail me at tstoner@vigo.lib.in.us
Thanks,
Theresa Stoner
Vigo County Public Library
Terre Haute, Indiana
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From: susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us
[mailto:susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:55 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Robin Davis' site problems
I tried to visit Robin Davis' excellent children's literature and
programming site, but it seems to have been attacked by one of those
people out there with little to do except create problems. If any of
you know her, can you contact her and let her know? It's such a
shame--her site is a wonderful resource.
Susanna Holstein
Elk Valley Library
Charleston, WV 25302
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From: Melissa Uhlhorn [mailto:muhlhorn@schertz.lib.tx.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:01 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Dr. Seuss Puppet Scripts
Greetings, all!
Does anyone have a puppet show script based on any of the Dr. Seuss
books that you'd be willing to share with me? I thought it might be fun
to change up my Dr. Seuss program with a puppet show, but time's short &
I don't think I'll have time to adapt a book.
If you have a script to share or know of a source for one, please
respond to me directly. Thanks so much!
Melissa Uhlhorn
Library Manager
Schertz Public Library
Schertz, TX
muhlhorn@schertz.lib.tx.us
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From: Christine L. Tyner [mailto:tynercl@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:02 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Super Diaper Baby #2
Thanks to all the responses about whether or not there
is a Super Diaper Baby #2. It's unanimous that there
is NOT a 2nd Super Diaper Baby published and no rumors
about one on the way either. I'll let my eager fan
know!
Christine
Christine L. Tyner
Betty Warmack Branch Library
Grand Prairie, TX
972-237-5773
972-237-5779 fax
tynercl@yahoo.com
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From: Margaret Siebert [mailto:psiebert12508@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:02 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Child-Promoted Books
Two of my young patrons ganged up on me and all but forced me to read Harry
Potter. I had heard all the hype and dismissed it as such. The entire
seventh grade had to read Tom Sawyer that summer, including one of these two
kids. We made a deal - I read Harry while she read Tom. Each day I would ask
how she was doing with Tom. She answered,"How are you doing with
Harry?" I
finished books one, two, and three. She almost finished Tom in time to
return to school in September.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
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From: Melanie [mailto:linuxgrrlv2@yahoo.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:02 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Dr. Seuss's Birthday
Just in case some folks didn't know... Dr. Seuss's
birthday is/was March 2nd...
Melanie Burrett
CAP Youth
Tavistock Public Library
www.ocl.net
mburrett@ocl.net
"The earth which sustains humanity must not be injured. It must not be
destroyed!"
- Hildegarde of Bingen, 1098-1178, Germany
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From: Bonita Kale [mailto:Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:02 PM
To: pubyac
Subject: Reading writer's work
Agree wholeheartedly with Lisa Smith; it's not our job to read other
people's writing--and it is a hard, hard task.
But if you have some information on writer's groups--or can get some off the
web--she might want to join or start one to share manuscripts and
critiquing.
Bonita
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From: JANE BAIRD [mailto:lijhb@library.ci.anchorage.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:02 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Weekend Question
Everyone here works a five day week. Some shifts are M-F, some Tue-Sat,
some W-Sun. There is no extra pay for working weekends. Working a
normal
work week is considered a perk, though, and usually comes after paying
weekend dues for a few years. Some of us really like having a week day
off to run errands (like me) and have resisted the M-F work week
vigorously.
Jane Baird
Anchorage Municipal Libraries
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From: Carol Mueller [mailto:aramkids@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 3:28 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Library Luau
I just did a Hawaiian Storytime and used Luka's Quilt by Guback, a book
about rainbows, Rhinos Who Surf by Mammane and Sand by Pascoe. Craft frpm
http://www.dltk-teach.com/alphabuddies/mpineapple.html
and action ryhmes
from www.perpetualpreschool.com/
Good Morning Song
Good morning, good morning, good morning to you!
Aloha, Aloha and shaka to you.
I'm a Little Hawaiian Child (tune: I'm a Little Teapot) Hips sway and
hands
move to act out motions.
I'm a little Hawaiian child,
Look at me,
Living on an island in the sea.
I like to dive and I like to swim.
The fish and the sea stars are my friends.
I'm a little Hawaiian child,
Look at me,
Climbing to the top of a cocoanut tree.
I'll pick a cocoanut to share with you,
Kiwi and bananas and pineapple too.
I'm a little Hawaiian child, Look at me,
Dancing the hula, one, two, three.
"Aloha" means hello and good-bye too,
So now I'll say "Aloha" to you.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christy Jones" <xyjones3@yahoo.com>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:39 AM
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: Mary D'Eliso [mailto:mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:03 PM
To: pubyac
Subject: parents' night
Hi PUBYACKERS -
Our children's department has just been asked to paticipate in a
"community night" for the local school corporation. We
often do
storytelling, etc., but for this upcoming event we'll be staffing a booth.
Geared toward families of 3rd & 4th graders, this is a literacy
event.
Rather than just having the regular information booth with flyers,
booklists, etc., I was hoping to have a more interactive, experiential
set-up. We pretty much have carte blanche, so this could be a lot of fun.
Have any of you had good experiences with similar events?
Feel free to
pass along experiences or ideas you'd like to try. I'd be glad to compile
and post.
Thanks so much for your help. I look forward to reading your
creative
ideas!
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Mary D'Eliso, Children's Librarian Monroe County Public Library
mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us
Bloomington, Indiana
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From: Deon Dempsey [mailto:ddempsey@mail.utexas.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:03 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: impossible...
Of interest to some, a picture of FDR's first fireside chats can be found
at http://newdeal.feri.org/timeline/1933f.htm.
Some, if not all, of his fireside have been digitalized and available for
reading.
Fireside Chats
* <391.htm>Democratic Party Primaries
* <384.htm>Greater Freedom and Greater Security
* <388.htm>Legislation to be Recommended to the
Extraordinary Session
of the Congress
* <386.htm>On Drought Conditions
* <379.htm>On the Bank Crisis
* <382.htm>On the Currency Situation
* <390.htm>On the Current Recession
* <387.htm>On the Reorganization of the Judiciary
* <380.htm>Outlining the New Deal Program
* <381.htm>Purposes and Foundations of the Recovery
* <383.htm>Review of the Achievements of the
Seventy-third Congress
* <389.htm>The Unemployment Census
* <385.htm>Works Relief Program, The
the above are available at the New Deal web
site http://newdeal.feri.org/texts/subject.htm#305
dd
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From: Lakeviewbooklady@aol.com [mailto:Lakeviewbooklady@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:03 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: State library at risk
The Washington State Senate has approved a budget submitted by our governor
that would probably close the state library, especially as the funding was
less than the rent of the building! This proposal is now being considered by
the House, where it is teetering.
I know most state budgets are having difficulties. Are any other states
considering closing their state libraries, or cutting their budgets, or are
any bucking the tide and increasing the budgets for state libraries?
I've been writing letters and e-mails, but I feel I'm running out of "magic
words" to advocate for our state library. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Karen Knudson
lakeviewbooklady@aol.com
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From: Amber McCrea [mailto:mccrea.amber@als.lib.wi.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:03 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Books on going to sleep by yourself
Hello Collective Brain,
We had a partron who was looking for books that she could read to her
child about going to sleep by herself (making sure that the books put it
in a VERY) positive light. The entire youth services staff immediatley
came down with tip-of -the-tounge syndrome. We checked a to zoo with no
luck. Any help with this list would be very appriciate.
Sincerly,
Amber McCrea
Youth Services Librarian
Beloit Public Library
Beloit WI
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From: Nancy Berghoef [mailto:holnb@llcoop.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 3:16 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Working Weekends
Here at Herrick DL we work every third Saturday and every fourth Sunday.
When we work a Saturday we get another day off during the week. Usually
it's Friday but it varies from department to department. We are open only
2-5 on Sundays and we get time and a half for Sunday .
Nancy
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From: Miriam Neiman [mailto:Neiman@glasct.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:04 PM
To: yalsa-bk@ala.org; pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: OT: seating
Okay, I really hope this doesn't descend into another round of debate about
the merits of comfortable seating in YA areas. If you have a problem with
the topic, please just delete the message.
I just found something in the Highsmith 2001-2002 catalogue and need to know
if anyone's seen/bought these:
Reading Rocker (sits directly on the floor, but is a vinyl-covered rocking
chair; looks neat and comfortable). Measures 32"Hx18"Wx32"D Very
young child
shown in picture.
Soft Seating: a beanbag chair, but has a lounging chair shape (back is at a
20%?? or so angle). Measures 36"Hx24"Wx30"D. (There's also a
smaller chair
version.) Picture shows a girl about twelve using it. Pro: liner and beans
can be replaced.
Besides the seating that will not be named (which have just arrived), I have
money for beanbag chairs. These two strike me as possible better
alternatives than the Demco chairs I was planning to buy. If you've seen
them, can you tell me if they are big enough for teens? I'm not good about
seeing measurements and converting them to real people needs. Are they as
comfortable and teen-friendly as they look? Can you cuddle up and read in
them?
Thanks in advance!
The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of my employer.
Miriam Neiman
neiman@glasct.org
YA/Reference Librarian/Web Mistress
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Glastonbury, CT
http://www.wtmlib.com
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From: Tracey Jipson [mailto:tcywork@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:04 PM
To: pubyac
Subject: Girl Power program
Hi all,
I am planning a program called Girl Power in which I
would like to feature as many books as possible about
girls in general. I have already chosen several
books, ranging from Wrinkle in Time to Out of the Dust
to the Sammy Keyes series. I will also be talking
about several series, such as the American Girl books,
American Quilts, Little Maid books, and many others.
My question for you is: which newer (or older) books
about "girls" are *your* favorites? I would hate to
miss recommending a great book or series, either
because of an oversight or because I'm unfamiliar with
it. My program is for ages 8-12, but I will probably
have a few younger than 8 participate. Please email
your suggestions to the email address below. I will
organize a master list and post it if there is any
interest.
Thanks,
Tracey
Tracey Jipson
Librarian Assistant
Lane Library, Hamilton OH
tcywork@yahoo.com
t.jipson@lanepl.org
"She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain"--L.M. Alcott
"Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?"--Henry W. Beecher
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From: Anita Palladino [mailto:apalladi@ansernet.rcls.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:04 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Weekend Question
We all take turns on Saturday & have off a day, usuallly Friday. Sundays are
voluntary and pay is time and a half.
>From: Bart Pisapia
>To: <
>Sent: 2/10/03 1:12 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: Sharon Lawrence [mailto:readingchick@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:04 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Newbery and "YA"
someone wrote: this year EVERYTHING that was considered award worthy
was for a YA audience.
A lot of those books were reviewed from 5 - 8 grades and I really think that
isn't a young adult!!! I just don't like seeing an 11 year old considered
a
young adult. These kids are rushing to grow up, but give them their
pre-adolescent years, please!
The library I work at has it's children's department through 8th grade, and
I think that works. Some kids just aren't ready for all that real YA
stuff.
Our YA department sometimes duplicates these books, and I'm glad when
books for the 5 - 8 graders get the Newbery nod, to me it means that these
titles really belong in our department, not upstairs.
Just my opinion,
Sharon
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From: Erin Helmrich [mailto:helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:03 PM
To: pubyac
Subject: Hawaiian Luau Help!
Dear collective brain,
Someone just posted a query about needing books for a luau event at the
library - I am looking for any great crafts or art projects you've used at
such an event. I have checked in Copycat, several online sources, a few
Themeasauraus books, and in any craft books we own and only found a few
things. SO far I have
directions for a:
- grass skirt
- flower lei - several designs actually
- sand art
I'm looking for any other ideas you can throw my way - coconuts?
pineapples? As a back-up I can do some ocean/seashore crafts, but
I'd
like to do as much Hawaii-specific activities as I can find.
TIA!
Erin
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Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S.
Youth/Teen Services Librarian
Royal Oak Public Library
222 East 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
PHONE: 248.246.3734
FAX: 248.246.3705
EMAIL: helmrich@tln.org
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