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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: Friday, February 21, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1032
PUBYAC Digest 1032
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
by Susan Engelmann <suengelm@yahoo.com>
2) Favorite books
by rose@missoula.lib.mt.us
3) Re:
by "RoseMary Honnold" <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
4) stumper solved - weird family
by "Jo-Ann Woolverton" <jwoolverton@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
5) Re: Themed Storytimes
by Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
6) To theme or not to theme
by <linda@meuse.com>
7) Re: Themed Storytimes
by caes@openaccess.org
8) Teen Magazines
by "Terry Lambert, Youth Services Coordinator"
<lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
9) RE: Themed Storytimes
by CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
10) Re: Storytime Birthdays
by Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
11) RE: Themed Storytimes
by "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
12) Re:
by Dawn Sardes <Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org>
13) Re: Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
by Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
14) RE: Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
by "Nancy Shacklette" <nshacklette@maplewoodlibrary.org>
15) stumper thanks
by "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
16) Harry Potter programs (forgive me!)
by "Natasha C Stocek" <natashastocek@lycos.com>
17) Stumper
by "Bridges, Linda" <BridgesL@liveoakpl.org>
18) Stumper:long blond hair
by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
19) Re: Stumper
by Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
20) Re: Books on Parental Deployment
by "Mary Voors" <Mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us>
21) summer reading
by "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@cortn.org>
22) Trading Card Tournament Help
by Jennifer Seneca <jseneca@state.lib.la.us>
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From: Susan Engelmann <suengelm@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:32:30 CST
I've done "It Looks Like Spilt Milk" by Charles Shaw
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From: rose@missoula.lib.mt.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Favorite books
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:32:40 CST
My favorite picture book as a child was Arm in Arm by Remy Charlip.
Last year I had the great fortune of meeting him at ALA in San Francisco.
(Or was
that almost 2 years ago!) I have my original first edition of that book
and
he signed it
for me and I had my picture taken with him. He wanted to buy my copy
because he
doesn't even have the first edition. It was a very exciting moment for me.
And I got
to meet Kevin Henkes who is one of my favorite authors now. Plus when I
went into
City Lights bookstore, Lawerence Felinghetti himself was holding court with
adoring
fans. That was a great conference!
My favorite chapter books were the Edgar Eager books. I was so happy to
see
them
reissued with the popularity of Harry Potter.
Karen Gonzales
Children's Librarian
Missoula Public Library
rose@missoula.lib.mt.us
>>I also wish there was an award given by
children's book writers to the books that they
loved as children. It's a question that I always
enjoy asking at author signings. Kevin Henkes
said he really liked A Carrot Seed by Ruth
Krauss. Jon Scieszka mentioned Go, Dog, Go by
Philip Eastman as one of his childhood
favorites--he just loved the concept of all those
dogs up there, partying in a tree. I think Jon
liked Carrot Seed as well--an interesting
coincidence.
If anyone has other "author favorite" tidbits to
share, I'd love to hear them!
Rebecca
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From: "RoseMary Honnold" <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
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Ideas to promote your collection:
Display books face out when possible bookstore style.
Make bookmarks that say "amazon bestseller" or "Award
Winner" at the top and
let them stick out the tops of the books.
Feature books by an author with a bio of the author, and a photo of the
author.
Collect books on a common theme for displays.
Make a "What do these books have in common?" game/display. All
the books
have something in common and the teens guess what it is and an entry is
drawn from the box to win a prize.
Use shelf talkers to bring attention to a collection, series or title.
Try shelving paperbacks by genre and series so readers can find other titles
they might like.
RoseMary Honnold
Coshocton Public Library
655 Main ST
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-0956
honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us
101+ Teen Programs That Work
http://www.neal-schuman.com/db/6/296.html
See YA Around: a Web site for librarians who work with teens
http://www.cplrmh.com
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From: "Cindi Long" <oandclong@hotmail.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 3:44 PM
>
>
> I have been reading many of the messages on this listserve for a number of
> months now. I am the librarian at our school for both the elementary
and
> high school libraries. I am taking a library marketing class
and am
trying
> to think of some ways to increase the usage of the high school library.
I
> am looking for ideas for "marketing" the high school library for
the
> students and falculty. What have any of you tried and how has it
worked?
> I'd appreciate any ideas I can get. Thanks. Cindi
>
>
>
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From: "Jo-Ann Woolverton" <jwoolverton@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
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Subject: stumper solved - weird family
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Thank you for your quick response. The patron agrees that the book she was =
look for was The Three Sillies. We even had a copy on the shelf and she =
was thrilled to be able to read it again. Original stumper is below.
Thanks,
Jo-Ann Woolverton
Jane Dundas Library, Toronto Public Library
Toronto, ON
jwoolverton@tpl.toronto.on.ca
___________________________
I have a patron looking for a picture book she remembers from the mid to =
late seventies. This is what she remembers about the story a couple fall =
in love, but the man says that he can not marry her because her family is =
too weird. He goes around the world looking for another family to marry =
into but come back to his first love because all the other families were =
weirder than hers. Either the first family or another family is weird =
because they don't put their pants on one leg at a time, they climb =
furniture and jump into them.=20
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From: Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Themed Storytimes
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:33:04 CST
I usually use themes, but this is no problem, since there are so many things
that interest small children. Reusing themes yearly is no problem, since the
kids grow up and you get new kids. I have solved the problem of re-reading
the same books by expanding our collection and by borrowing from other
libraries in our system. If I use a borrowed book, I simply explain to the
children that I can't allow them to borrow the book from our library,
because we borrowed it from another. I think this is a good lesson in NOT
subletting books.
I also found that I had books that didn't fit the themes I'd chosen, but
were good storytime fare. I solved the problem by "reading through the
alphabet."
I explained to the children how the books are arranged by author and that
there are many books we've never read in storytime. Then we began at A,
obviously, and read books from the A shelf that we'd never read before. The
next week we moved on to B, but there were so many good books there that we
lingered at B for a second week. We continued in this manner through the
alphabet, spending one or two weeks on each letter and skipping X out of
necessity.
By the time we got to E the kids were used to the idea and eagerly looking
forward to when we got to their letters. (I felt sorry for the kid whose
names began with W.) This was very popular with both the kids and parents,
and it meant I had 25 weeks worth of storytimes planned at once! I even did
this with my two-year-olds, but didn't bother explaining about shelving by
author.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
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From: <linda@meuse.com>
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Subject: To theme or not to theme
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I have mixed feelings about themes. I find sticking to a theme limiting
but
I also find that it forces me to be more focused in planning a story time
program. Many children and parents seem to expect the program to be
focused
around a theme. I've often had children try to guess what the stories will
be about that day so they seem to enjoy having a theme. I also feel themes
do work well with my two-year-old group. I like to cover the basics with
that age such as colors, numbers, alphabet, and Mother Goose. My regular
story time is a six week session. For the first program I always do
"Old
Favorites." I read books that I have enjoyed over the years and have
not
read for a long time. I also use this program as a "sampler"
that
illustrates the different types of story telling that I do. It also
familiarizes newcomers with the story time format. I then do four themed
programs. My sixth and last program is always "New Books" which
features
recently acquired titles. I also try to do a new flannel board story or
something that I haven't done before. This format works well for me
because
I have two programs to use whatever books I want. In addition, I try not
to
do the same stories each time I repeat a theme. I don't use a theme for
class visits unless requested by the teacher. I will read my favorite
books - current and past - usually focusing on folktales and humorous
stories.
Linda Meuse
Children's Librarian
Cherry Hill (NJ) Public Library
lmeuse@cherryhill.lib.nj.us
linda@meuse.com
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From: caes@openaccess.org
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Subject: Re: Themed Storytimes
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> But, I also feel that some of the themed storytimes that I have
planned
are
>contrived, unimaginative, and feature very few worthwhile books.
At the
>same time, there are many wonderful books that I haven't read to my
>storytime groups because they don't fit into a pre-determined theme
(and
>unfortunately, at my library, there are no "librarian's
choice" or open
>theme days).
I'm horrified! Here in Whatcom County, we use volunteers for many of
preschool programs. We support them with training and with a Volunteer
Handbook and a Theme Handbook. In both of these, there's a page devoted to
"Avoid the Theme Trap." Several suggestions are given on
this page:
Theme: Favorites. Sing a verse from These are a Few of My
Favorite
Things. Read books you love. Do fingerplays you love. In each
case,
explain why it's a favorite, or ask the children to guess afterward why
they think you love it.
Theme: Pack of Tales, or Bucket of Stories, or Bag of Tales, or
Basket
of --- you get the idea. Put objects that relate to the theme into a
bag. Child pulls out a ... .pig! "Oh, you picked
"Piggy in
the Puddle." etc. Kids love it.
Make a map. Groundhog Day for example: Are your
Groundhog Day books
bad? How about books on sleeping, books on winter/Spring books on shadows,
etc. Map out related concepts, find books on those concepts. Voila!
A
storytime on a theme with nary a book actually about that subject.
So, there are ways around the theme trap. But what horrifies me is the
idea that you might not be allowed to use them. WHAAAAAAAAAAT???!!!!
My
number one lesson in training volunteers is, "Choose what you like.
If
you love, it so will the children. If you don't like it, neither will
they. Do not choose a book I recommend if you hate it. Do not choose
a
book you've seen used successfully by someone else if you think it's
mediocre. Do not choose a book you believe children love if you despise
it. Choose what you love. Choose what you love. Choose what you
love."
Number two lesson is: Choose excellence. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, EVER
choose
a mediocre book because it rounds out a theme. What's the point? You
are
there to give children the best possible exposure to the library and to
literature. Themes are only there to help you do that, not to get in your
way.
Our theme handbook is full of suggestions. Not
dictates. Suggestions. Storytellers are free to use what they like
and
choose other things as well. They're free to do two stories about kittens
and one about mittens if those are the books they love. The very idea that
anyone would use some stupid formal rule to stop you use using the best of
children's literature at storytime gives me palpitations.
Excuse me. I have to go lie down now. A cold cloth on my forehead,
some
deep breathing, and I'm sure I'll be fine.
If you want a copy of either of our handbooks, let me know.)
Catherine Sarette
Whatcom County Library System
Bellingham, Washington
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From: "Terry Lambert, Youth Services Coordinator" <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: PUBYAC Listserve servi <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
NORWELD Youth Services Discussion List
Subject: Teen Magazines
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Hi Everyone,
I'm pretty sure this was discussed recently, and I, the woman who keeps
EVERYTHING!! can't seem to find what I am looking for. Teen magazines
were discussed, the popularity of certain magazines etc. Or, maybe I am
finally going over the edge? Anyway, I have been adding YA magazines to
our collection since we will soon have our first ever YA area. When VIBE
came, it caused a bit of a stir among some of our staff. Well, Stance
came today, a magazine I thought was about extreme sports. The same
basic reaction. It does have material about extreme sports and a
little(?) more. If your library subscribes to this magazine, I would
appreciate your input/support. I have three teenagers and am pretty in
touch with pop culture, but I'm not sure how well this is going to go
(with adults) in our fairly small, conservative community. Any thoughts
will be chewed on!
Terry Lambert
Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton Ohio
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From: CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Themed Storytimes
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To solve the problem of the great book that just doesn't fit anywhere we
used an alphabet theme for the whole summer. One storytime could include ABC
alligators, bananas and/caring for others or only be about bugs. We got
letters to put up on the way and the kids have a great time trying to think
of other words, (though some are just guessing any word at all)
Hope this helps
Crystal Kehoe
Ckehoe@bettendorf.org <mailto:Ckehoe@bettendorf.org>
-----Original Message-----
From: Nicole Morgan [SMTP:listmessages@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 2:45 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Themed Storytimes
Hi all,
After reading some recent pubyac posts and planning our storytimes
for our
upcoming session, I have been debating the merits of using the
themed
approach for preschool and toddler programs. Of course, this is all
theoretical for me, because themes are adored at my library ;-).
On the plus side, themes can be fun, exciting, attention-grabbing,
relative
to seasons/holidays/local events/etc, and a great source for
advertisement
and display. Stories are linked, allowing the storytime to flow
smoothly
and ideas to build upon ideas. I have also noticed that children
are more
apt to listen to stories that otherwise they wouldn't even consider
(for
example - a recent group of five-year-old boys who were mesmerized
by a "tea
party" themed storytime). Formerly, when I was a teacher, I often
favored
thematic units to bring unity and a multi-faceted understanding
across a
variety of subjects.
But, I also feel that some of the themed storytimes that I have
planned are
contrived, unimaginative, and feature very few worthwhile books. At
the
same time, there are many wonderful books that I haven't read to my
storytime groups because they don't fit into a pre-determined theme
(and
unfortunately, at my library, there are no "librarian's choice" or
open
theme days). So, this leads us to propose new theme ideas to
incorporate
some wonderful new book, only to find ourselves with a storytime
that
features this one excellent book and twenty other minutes of
lackluster
material. The same is true for rhymes, fingerplays, and songs.
And, of
course, it also leads to year after year after year of reading polar
bear
books in January, pumpkin and farm books in October, duck and bunny
books in
April, and beach and ocean books in July.
So, how does everyone else feel about themes? Do you use them
religiously,
occasionally, or at all in your storytimes? Does anyone have any
creative
(or research-based) theories on incorporating themes?
Feel free to e-mail me privately, or respond to the list if there is
enough
interest. I look forward to your replies!
Nicole Morgan
Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood OH
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From: Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Storytime Birthdays
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:33:43 CST
I have a rhyme I do on the flannelboard. I do that, having the children
count the candles as I put them on. We sing "Happy Birthday," and the
birthday child receives a sticker that looks like our mascot, Petey Pelican.
The birthday child is allowed first turn to feed Petey his fish at the end
of storytime. Some of the older children enjoy pretending to blow out the
paper flames on the candles. The rhyme is:
Birthday, birthday, we can't wait! What fun it is to celebrate, with
birthday presents, big and small. I wonder what's inside them all. There's
a birthday cake, iced red and white, with (fill in age) blue candles,
burning bright. Blow out the candles and make your wishes. The cake and ice
cream are delicious!
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
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From: "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Themed Storytimes
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I use themes all the time. I try to choose themes for which I can find =
a number of good books and activities. If I can't come up with enough =
good things, I'll choose a different theme. And I get tired of seasonal =
themes, so I don't necessarily use them every time. Sometimes, I'll =
find that I'm excited about a seasonal theme, so I'll do one, but =
there's no need to do Penguins every winter, or bunnies in spring, etc. =
There are lots of other themes out there. I have a few favorite =
resources; a couple of websites and a couple of books that I'll hit if =
I'm thinking about a new theme, for ideas to flesh it out. Sometimes I =
have to stew on a new theme for a couple of months before I've really =
come up with enough good stuff for that theme. For example, next week =
I'll be doing a cowboy theme, which I've been working up to for a year =
or so. When I first thought of doing a cowboy theme, I couldn't find =
enough things I felt good about, but whenever I came across something in =
a brainstorming meeting, or on PUBYAC, or in a book, etc., I'd file it =
away. Eventually, I had enough material and now I'm using it.
Hope others are interested in this topic -- I'd like to hear!
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
Cook Memorial Public Library
Libertyville, IL
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From: Dawn Sardes <Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re:
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Cindi,
Have you ever heard of LM_NET? It is a liserserv especially for school
librarians, although a few of us "pubbies" are tolerated. I LOVE
LM-NET. I
had at first planned to go into school library media, but in my last
semester realized that the prospect of having to go to work in a school was
more than I could bear. Also, my personal philosophy of librarianship is
so
much more in synch with the mission of a public library so I made the jump.
Anyway, if you're interested, send an email to
listserv@listserv.syr.edu
leave the subject blank, but in the body of the message type
SIGNON LM_NET
Yuo will be sent a confirmation which you must simply reply to to be added.
Dawn Sardes
Teen Services Librarian
Euclid Public Library
Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org
216-261-5300, ext. 138
"Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the
answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a
library, the doors to learning are always open."
-Laura Bush, First Lady, June 2002
----- Original Message -----
From: Cindi Long <oandclong@hotmail.com>
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2003 3:44 pm
>
>
> I have been reading many of the messages on this listserve for a
> number of
> months now. I am the librarian at our school for both the
> elementary and
> high school libraries. I am taking a library marketing class
and
> am trying
> to think of some ways to increase the usage of the high school
> library. I
> am looking for ideas for "marketing" the high school library for
the
> students and falculty. What have any of you tried and how has it
> worked?I'd appreciate any ideas I can get. Thanks. Cindi
>
>
>
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From: Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:34:07 CST
We have The Elephant in a Well by Marie Hall Ets and Jump, Frog, Jump! by
Robert Kalan. The pieces are cut from felt and resemble the original
illustrations as much as possible. The Ets set includes a letter from the
author granting permission for her book to be used. I'm not sure if this is
required or just a nicety.
I should think that Spots, Feathers and Curly Tails by Nancy Tafuri;
Barnyard Banter by Denise Fleming; In a Small, Small Pond also by Fleming;
and Bill Martin's Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? and Polar Bear,
Polar Bear What Do You Hear? would lend themselves to your purpose nicely.
The illustrations are large and uncluttered.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
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From: "Nancy Shacklette" <nshacklette@maplewoodlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
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Asch. Monkey face
Carle. Brown bear, brown bear
Barton. Three bears
Crews. Freight train
Hutchins. Goodnight owl
Burningham. My. Gumpy's outong
Kalan. Rain
Rice. Sam who never forgets
make good flannelboards.
Nancy Shacklette
nshacklette@maplewoodlibrary.org
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From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Teresa Salatino
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 3:10 PM
To: 'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'
Subject: Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
Dear All:
I am currently doing a lap time program for children ages 12 to 24 months
and would like to find some picture books that could be made into
flannelboards. I present to a large group of children and many of the
stories I'd like to use don't come in a big book format, so I would like to
be able to present the books in a way that everyone could see. Right now
the only book that I have made into flannel is "Just Like Daddy" by
Frank
Asch. Please send any other suggestions my way.
Thanks,
Teresa
*************
Teresa Salatino
Youth Services Librarian
Cedar Mill Community Library
12505 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 644-0043 x126
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From: "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
To: 'pubyac' <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper thanks
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To answerers of my "sea captain returns from world travels with
dolls..."
Diana Norton, Jen Marin, and Bonita Kale: Morrell Gipson is the author, il
Steffie Lurch, title "The Surprise Doll." From 1949.
My patron and I thank you.
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
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From: "Natasha C Stocek" <natashastocek@lycos.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter programs (forgive me!)
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Hi everyone,
I am sorry to do this, but I never thought that I would do a Harry Potter
program. I deleted all the messages about Harry Potter programs! Does
anybody have any new and exciting things that they've done? (Or even old but
tried and true.)
Thanks in advance!
Natasha Stocek Carty
Frederick County Public Libraries
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From: "Bridges, Linda" <BridgesL@liveoakpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:34:40 CST
OK, Great Brain, here's another stumper for you. A dad in his mid-30s
wants
his kids to read a book that he read as a young boy. The book is about a
goldfish named Oscar. I have no more details than that. Does this
ring a
bell with anyone? Please reply off-list to me at bridgesl@liveoakpl.org.
TIA.
Linda Bridges
Effingham County Children's Coordinator
Live Oak Public Libraries
Savannah, GA
bridgesl@liveoakpl.org
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From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper:long blond hair
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:34:49 CST
Collective mind,
Looking for a picture book older than 20 years old
about a little girl with long blond hair. She picks
another friend and hurts the story teller's feelings.
Possibly the girls pick up rocks. Thanks.
Sushila
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From: Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Stumper
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:34:57 CST
I wonder if the teacher herself isn't sure what constitutes historical
fiction. It may be she wants the children to read a book set in the past and
just grabbed at the phrase "historical fiction" without understanding
what
she was asking for. My understanding was like yours, that there has to be an
element of reality in it to be considered historical fiction.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
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From: "Mary Voors" <Mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Books on Parental Deployment
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:35:04 CST
We have a booklist focusing on Parental Deployment and the Military at=20
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/Childrens_Services/military.html.
Hope this =
helps!
Mary
Mary R. Voors
mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us
Children's Services manager
Allen County Public Library
900 Webster
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Check out the Children's Services homepage at: http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/Ch=
ildrens_Services/=20
Check out the Great Web Sites homepage at: http://www.ala.org/parentspage/g=
reatsites/amazing.html
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From: "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@cortn.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: summer reading
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:35:11 CST
During a VERY,VERY long drive recently, I was wondering about a Family
Reading Club for summer reading. Has anyone tried this? What
worked/what
didn't?
thanks,
Linda B. in grey rainy east Tennessee
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From: Jennifer Seneca <jseneca@state.lib.la.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Trading Card Tournament Help
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:35:19 CST
Hi All!
I have been trying to follow the postings on any Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the
Gathering, and other trading card tournament/"free duel" programs your
library's are hosting. I have a few questions still if anyone out there
can help. Our library is considering trying to bring the kids,
specifically teens (12/13 and older), into the library.
1. If you are hosting this weekly, can you give me
a feel for how much
staff you need to run the program? At this time, we do not have the
connection with our teen audience that other libraries have. We are
working on that now and trying to develop programming for teens. We do
have 1-2 staff members that know a good bit about playing these games
though.
2. If we are trying to target children in the teen
range, 12/13 and
up, what is the better trading card tournament to host? Yu-Gi-Oh or
Magic? or does it matter?
3. I assume that free duels must mean there is no
playing hierarchy
until one person is named winner. During a free duel, do the kids switch
dueling partners as one wins/loses just to get to play/trade with the
different participants and rotate around?
Any help you can give to get us started will be greatly appreciated. You
can e-mail me at jseneca@pelican.state.lib.la.us.
Thanks in advance! Your help is much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Seneca
Youth Services Librarian
Ascension Parish Library
Gonzales, LA 70737
225-647-8924
225-644-0063 (fax)
jseneca@eatel.net
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