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, February 13, 2003
Subject: PUBYAC Digest 1024 PUBYAC Digest 1024
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: seating
2) OT: seating
3) RE: Girl Power program
4) Girl Power program
5) Re: Hawaiian Luau Help!
6) Hawaiian Luau Help! Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 15:03:24 CST
7) Vertical File
8) RE: Lemony Snicket Program
9) Re: Family Films
10) Family Films
11) Re: Toddler Time
12) Toddler Time : Huge Thank You
13) BBC News E-mail: Radical change in child education
14) Re: State library at risk
15) Stumper
16) Trouble with toddler story times
17) Read-aloud Chapter books
18) Dr. Seuss party ideas
19) Stumper--children named after the days of the week
20) Board Games Program
21) Upcoming propitious occasion!
22) kids sports magazines
23) RE: Weekend Question
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From: Creel, Stacy - HPL [mailto:Stacy.Creel@cityofhouston.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:53 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: RE: seating
We have both in our downtown ConnecTeens center, and they LOVE the floor
rockers. I've seen everything from middle school girls to 18 yr. old guys
rocking away so they seem to attract all crowds. The rockers seem pretty
sturdy. Ours are a getting close to 2 the two year mark and they look new.
We also have the bean bag loungers. They are popular as well, but they do
require refilling and they lead to a little cuddly-cuddly.
Stacy L. Creel
YA Manager & ASPIRE Coordinator
Houston Public Library
500 McKinney Ave, 77002
832-393-1475
-----Original Message-----
From: Miriam Neiman [mailto:Neiman@glasct.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 3:04 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: Erin Gaines [mailto:egaines@fortbend.lib.tx.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:51 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Girl Power program
Don't forget Ramona Quimby and Harriet the Spy! You might also consult
_Great Books for Girls_ and _Let's Hear it for the Girls_ for more
ideas.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]
On Behalf Of Tracey Jipson
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 3:04 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: Taylor Juvenile [mailto:taylorjuv@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:21 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Hawaiian Luau Help!
We had a luau in Dec. We also had a hula dancer come in and teach the kids
some dances. We built ice cream sundaes with coconut cherries and
chocolate. We made a melting snowman. Felt Puddle with pom pom and
hat and
gloves. We also did the limbo. And played surfing music. We also had
a
fishing pond to fish in the pool.
Angela
Cuy Falls
>From: Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
>Subject: Hawaiian Luau Help! Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 15:03:24 CST
>
>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
>
>****************************
>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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From: Cathy Chesher [mailto:cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:48 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Vertical File
I am in the process of heavily weeding our large, dated vertical file. I am
pitching far more things than I am keeping. My dilemma is what should I do
with all of the picture files we have collected over the years, especially
the animal pictures? The demand for these pictures has diminished
considerably because kids want color pictures they can cut out and use. We
don't have a color photocopier, so most of our patrons print pictures from
the Internet.
I was thinking of having a giveaway picture file, rather than a circulating
one. Maybe have broad categories, animals, sports, celebrities, and let our
patrons just take and keep the pictures (within limits)to do with as they
please. I would have a volunteer go through our old magazines to look for
new pictures to add. Has anyone done something similiar? Any other
creative
ideas of what to do with some of this stuff, short of just getting rid of
all of it? I AM getting rid of most of our VF materials. We currently have
a 12 drawer! VF in the Youth Dept taking up a lot of space. Although each
drawer is only half full, I still have my work cut out for me. Ugh!
Thanks for your suggestions.
Cathy Chesher
Youth Services Librarian
Adrian Public Library
143 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
517-265-2265
cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us
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From: Nicole Conradt [mailto:nconradt@cooney.lib.wi.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:20 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Lemony Snicket Program
This summer we had book discussions and I served peaches and string
cheese- don't ask me where they appear but I know they did! ;) I
remember pudding too (they make pudding in a slurpy pouch- very
convenient!) .
Nicole
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From: Donna Moran [mailto:domoran@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:20 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Family Films
I think most G rated films using actual actors could be considered family
films: Sound of Music, the Shirley Temple films, Spy Kids, stuff like
that.
Seems to me that most of them would be pre-1970s!
Donna Moran
Fresno County Library
>From: Heather Palagyi <hpalagyi@worthingtonlibraries.org>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>Subject: Family Films
>Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 15:00:33 CST
>
>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!
>
>
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From: Aclasper@aol.com [mailto:Aclasper@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:20 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Toddler Time
If you are presenting a program for 2-3 year olds, you should insist
that parents are in attendance, and that they come prepared to participate
in
the class - that is, sing, do finger plays with their children, clap,
bounce,
dance, etc.
You can't insist on children this age sitting still and paying attention for
very long, so everything must be brief and to the point.
If you want to do thematic programs and crafts, then keep in mind that these
kids are still babies and the crafts are as much for the moms as for the
kids. Thanksgiving or Valentine's Day means very little to them apart from
the moment it happens.
I do a Books and Babies program that last for 15 minutes and is very
repetitive from week to week. My colleague does a Toddler program with
themes
that vary, but still repeats the same fingerplays and songs each week.
Don't despair! This is such a fun age to program for.The parents are
grateful
for everything you do and it is such a thrill to see those little baby faces
break out in happy smiles - even as you do Ring Around a Rosie for the 20th
time!
Anne
**
Anne Clasper
Children's Librarian
Lockport Public Library
Lockport, NY 14094
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From: Beth Gaughan [mailto:beth@bgpl.lib.in.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:40 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Toddler Time : Huge Thank You
I just wanted to thank the many many people that offered their advice and
encouragement about doing Toddler Storytimes. This is the only age group I
didn't have prior experience with and it was a relief to know that I was
doing most things right already. I do have the parents in the room, and do a
lot of action songs and rhymes. As well as reminding myself to be more
patient, I will surely reduce or greatly modify my themes to better suit
this age group, which will allow for more repetition. I got many great title
suggestions as well. I have not yet made a compilation, as most of you have
learned these things through experience already, but if anyone wants one
just drop me an email and I'll put it together.
Thanks again,
Beth Gaughan
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Beth Gaughan Beth@bgpl.lib.in.us
Childrens/YA Librarian
Beech Grove Public Library
Beech Grove, IN
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From: Ed [mailto:mushroom_ed@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:20 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: BBC News E-mail: Radical change in child education
Ed saw this story on BBC News Online and thought you should see it.
------------
Message:
Sounds good to me!
------------
*Radical change in child education*
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/wales/2750931.stm>
Plans to change the way Wales' youngest children are taught could see
formal education replaced with a more play-based system.
BBC Daily E-mail
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From: Kim Dolce [mailto:kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:19 PM
To: Lakeviewbooklady@aol.com; pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: State library at risk
Kim E. Dolce
Children's Librarian
Port Orange Regional Library
Port Orange, FL 32129
kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us
>>> Lakeviewbooklady@aol.com
02/12/03 17:12 PM >>>
I know most state budgets are having difficulties. Are any other states
considering closing their state libraries,
Yes, Jeb Bush, governor of Fla is already in the process of disbanding the
State Library. Some depts will survive, but we are not sure in what shape or
form. He tried to get a local university to take the archives, but they have
no room to house them and no one to maintain the collection so the gov't is
looking for a home for that, as I understand it. From what I hear, some
people have already learned that their job will be cut come the end of the
fiscal year....
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From: Joyce Willis [mailto:jwillis325@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:19 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
Hello PUBYACers,
I'm hoping you can help me out. We have a patron looking for a book he
believes was printed back in the 60's. It's a picture book and all the
illustrations were in full color. The main character was a dachshund named
Brownie. He lives in the city and visits 3 older ladies who are all named
Mrs. ______. They all live in houses and one of them feeds him coffee from
a saucer, another feeds him bones(?). The patron thinks Brownie gets
caught
by the dog catcher at sometime in the story.
That's all I have to go on. I hope someone can help me out. Thanks.
Joyce Willis
Richland Public Library
Richland, WA 99352
jwillis@richland.lib.wa.us
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From: Bonita Kale [mailto:Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:19 PM
To: pubyac
Subject: Trouble with toddler story times
Don't they have parents with them? We don't have storytimes alone till age
three and a half.
Bonita
Beth Gaughan writes:
I have a small group of 2-3 year olds for
a toddler storytime. I have 7 signed up, which is fine, only had two today
because of the weather. The problem is that the kids don't seem to pay much
attention to anything. They are all first time attenders. I do songs with
clapping, jumping, etc. I realize they probably won't get the words, but
they don't even do the actions. They won't sit through a book. I guess
what
I want to know is:
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From: Karen Lucas [mailto:kglucas@scls.lib.wi.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:19 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Read-aloud Chapter books
Hey all you brilliant librarians out there. I am looking for some great
read-alouds for this summer for a lunch bunch program geared towards kids
entering K-4th grades. Our summer library program theme is humor, so I'm
looking for funny chapter books with anywhere from 85 - 120 pages, so that
we can finish in the six meetings we have for lunch bunch. Let me know
what favorites come to mind. Please reply directly to me, and I'll compile
a list and post it to PUBYAC. Thanks in advance, Karen
Karen Lucas
Youth Services Librarian
Madison Public Library, Sequoya Branch
261-9807, 266-6385
A partner in the provision of
library services to children
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From: Mary Jo Smith [mailto:msmith@gateslibrary.org]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:19 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Dr. Seuss party ideas
Yaccers--
Donna (the other children's services librarian) and I have searched in
vain for the compilation of Dr. Seuss party ideas. We both can clearly
see it in our minds, with my writing in blue magic marker across the
top, but we can't locate it. Please, someone take pity on us and
forward the list to msmith@gateslibrary.org.
Our lives will be SOOO
happy. Thanks in advance! Mary Jo
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From: Jennifer Baker [mailto:jbaker93711@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:19 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper--children named after the days of the week
Hello all!
We are looking for a picture book about a poor working
mother who has seven children all named after days of
the week.
Any ideas?
TIA,
~jennifer
jbaker93711@yahoo.com
~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: Tina Sizemore [mailto:tina5652@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:18 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Board Games Program
We'd like to do a summer reading program centered
around board games (something like "Readopoly" or some
such name). Has anyone done anything like this, and
if so, can you give me some ideas? Thanks!
Tina Sizemore
Willard Library
Evansville, Indiana
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From: Jonathan Pearce [mailto:able209@attbi.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:18 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Upcoming propitious occasion!
For those of you who missed National Chocolate Fondue Day (5 February),
there is still hope: National Chocolate Mint Day, 19 February!
--Jonathan@Balona.com
Balona Books: A Sweet, if gaseous, #14--The Chocolate Korndog--at
http://www.balona.com/chocolate.html
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From: Barbara Read [mailto:bread@charter.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:23 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: kids sports magazines
We just received our bill for SI for Kids and I am having a problem with
their price jump.
Do any of you subscribe to another kids sports magazine that you like?
Barb Read
Director
Marysville Public Library
bread@charter.net
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From: Janet Petersen [mailto:jpetersen@fvrl.org]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 2:18 PM
To: apalladi@ansernet.rcls.org; pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Weekend Question
I hope this isn't too late. At our library in Vancouver Wa., we all work
one
week-end day. Half the staff works a Sunday through Thurs. week and half
work
Tuesday through Sat. This way we all get one week-end day and two days off
together. The Union Staff get more for Sunday.
End of PUBYAC Digest 1024
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