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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: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1065
PUBYAC Digest 1065
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Questions about writing programs
by "Kimberly Harris" <krharr0@connectfree.co.uk>
2) Re: Unattended children's Polilcy
by "Jamie Holtsclaw" <jholtscl@in-span.net>
3) Re: children's program & sequencing
by "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
4) Re: prizes for a talent show
by vida lashgari <vidalashgari@yahoo.com>
5) Re: children's program & sequencing
by "Children's Librarians" <gcplcr@lilrc.org>
6) Visit with Daycare Parents
by BookBaBa@aol.com
7) Popcorn ideas
by "April Mazza" <AMazza@minlib.net>
8) Re: children's program & sequencing
by "Patty Skinner" <pskinner@astoria.or.us>
9) Re: Talent Show Info
by Maria Trinca <mtrinca@rcls.org>
10) puppet storage
by Tracey Jipson <tcywork@yahoo.com>
11) Re: Unattended children's Polilcy
by <cstyczyn@sslic.net>
12) geo-related web sites
by Deon Dempsey <deon@utig.ig.utexas.edu>
13) Sign Language Source
by MzLibrary@aol.com
14) Educational Software
by "David Winkler-Schmit" <dschmit@gno.lib.la.us>
15) Re: Unattended children's Polilcy
by cora ciampi <talescj@yahoo.com>
16) Re: children's program & sequencing
by Deborah Shelton <andersde@oplin.lib.oh.us>
17) Re: children's program & sequencing
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
18) Junie B. Jones Party
by Tracie Partridge <traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us>
19) RE: Minors in Library
by "Patricia Jones" <pjones@zblibrary.org>
20) Junie B. Jones Read-Alike Compilation
by Tracie Partridge <traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us>
21) Unattended children and babysitters
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
22) Looking for March Hat Poem
by "HEATHER O MCCUTCHEN" <mccutcho@atlas.forsyth.lib.nc.us>
23) Thanks re leave over busy times
by Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
24) Stumper solved re: dog book
by Helen Moore <helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca>
25) Stumper -- 1960's mystery series
by "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
26) stumper: tiger adventure
by Kristin Arnett <karnett@pcl.lib.wa.us>
27) www.artanswer.com
by Denise Matulka <DIMatulka@ci.fargo.nd.us>
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From: "Kimberly Harris" <krharr0@connectfree.co.uk>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Questions about writing programs
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:09:22 CST
Hi,
I'm a teen librarian who is relatively new to creating and arranging
programs. At my library there is talk of doing a writing program for the
teens throughout the city. I'm sure many of you have done writing
programs of your own, but I was wondering what sort of things you did
and how did it go? Any advice would be great.
Thank you in advance,
Kim
Kentucky librarian lost in Scotland
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From: "Jamie Holtsclaw" <jholtscl@in-span.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Unattended children's Polilcy
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:11:12 CST
Our library's policy stated that children 6 and under must be directly
supervised by an adult; children 7 and 8 may be in the Children's Room if a
parent or caregiver is in the building. For our purposes, caregivers must
be 14 or older.
Jamie Holtsclaw
Children's Librarian
Greensburg Public Library
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From: "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: children's program & sequencing
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:11:21 CST
Lorraine, I think routine and structure are helpful, but you wouldn't need =
to follow the same routine with each group, just a similar routine from =
week to week, whatever that group's routine is. You might want to =
reconsider an active segment immediately after food and drink as the =
refreshments might not settle well, if you know what I mean. Melody
Melody Allen
melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us=20
>>> lgetty1969@yahoo.com
03/24/03 11:17PM >>>
This may seem like a dumb question, but I'm still
relatively new to programming. I'm planning three
weekly one-hour programs for children ages 3-5 this
summer that will include stories, activities, a craft,
some rhymes, some music and a snack. My question is
how important is it to maintain the same sequence of
those elements for that many programs? For one
program I was going to end with the snack and
treat/activity bags being passed out, but for another
I was thinking of doing the snack as the
next-to-the-last thing following some really active
things, and doing a craft at the end. =20
Is there a "best" sequence for things like that? Is
it best to end with snacks or does it matter? Is it
important to be consistent with kids of this age so
they know what to expect, or does it not matter with
only three programs?
Lorraine Getty
Forsyth Public Library
Forsyth, IL
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From: vida lashgari <vidalashgari@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: prizes for a talent show
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:11:30 CST
Hi Sue, We didn't give awards at the talent show last year, but we had some
door prizes that we awarded at the end so that people wouldn't leave after
their own child's performance. It was just small buckets with candy and most
of them stayed .
It was so much fun- I would not suggest doing prizes for performance.~ Vida
Sue Baldwin <sbaldwin@nngov.com>
wrote: Hi,
We are getting ready to have our talent show for elementary school kids this
Saturday. Last year we had a talent show for middle/high school kids and
awarded mall gift cards to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. I had planned on doing
the same thing this year. Over the weekend we had a parent call and express
concern about awarding prizes and making it too much of a competition. So, I
was thinking of giving everyone who enters a ribbon and participation
certificate. I was wondering what other libraries have done. For the younger
kids, should we keep it less competitive and award everyone or reward the
top acts?? We didn't have any problems last year giving out awards. Thanks
for all your advice in advance.
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From: "Children's Librarians" <gcplcr@lilrc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: children's program & sequencing
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:11:37 CST
i don't believe a snack is necessary or appropriate in a library but if you
are giving one out i would distribute it to the children at the end of the
program and send it home with them with caution as to not get the books
dirty.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lorraine Getty" <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 11:17 PM
Subject: children's program & sequencing
> This may seem like a dumb question, but I'm still
> relatively new to programming. I'm planning three
> weekly one-hour programs for children ages 3-5 this
> summer that will include stories, activities, a craft,
> some rhymes, some music and a snack. My question is
> how important is it to maintain the same sequence of
> those elements for that many programs? For one
> program I was going to end with the snack and
> treat/activity bags being passed out, but for another
> I was thinking of doing the snack as the
> next-to-the-last thing following some really active
> things, and doing a craft at the end.
>
> Is there a "best" sequence for things like that? Is
> it best to end with snacks or does it matter? Is it
> important to be consistent with kids of this age so
> they know what to expect, or does it not matter with
> only three programs?
>
> Lorraine Getty
> Forsyth Public Library
> Forsyth, IL
>
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do you Yahoo!?
> Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop!
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>
>
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From: BookBaBa@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Visit with Daycare Parents
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:11:45 CST
Dear Group,
I've been asked to come visit with the parents at a preschool/daycare open
house next month. Other than the usual library orientation speech and
handouts, does anyone have any ideas for a snappy grabber than I could use?
A good story to read or tell that would break the ice?
You all are such a great resource. I am constantly quoting you to my
collegues. They have even been asking me to post their questions to you
all!
Thanks for all your help.
Victoria Haddon
Grapevine Public Library
Grapevine, TX 76051
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From: "April Mazza" <AMazza@minlib.net>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Popcorn ideas
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:11:54 CST
Hi, I just want to thank everyone for your creative ideas on using
popcorn. If you are interested in a compilation of ideas please email me
at the address below.
April Mazza
Youth Services
Wayland Public Library
(508) 358-2308
AMazza@minlib.net
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From: "Patty Skinner" <pskinner@astoria.or.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: children's program & sequencing
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:12:03 CST
Hi Lorraine,
I've taught in public schools for a number of years and I'm now doing story
times here at our library. When working with this age group, there are
some important things to keep in mind.
*Routine is important
Kids this age generally thrive on routine. They feel safe and secure when
they know what is coming. It is better to keep to a sequence of events and
add subtle changes, rather than do things completely different each week.
It will also help to manage behaviors.
*Kids come in the door with the energy and feelings from their experiences
before they arrive.
I found it best to do things designed to settle them down at the beginning
of our time together. We do an opening song or poem and settle into a quiet
time for a story. Then we move on to more active things like crafts.
*They are easily distracted.
I would save something like a snack for last. Such things can be a
distraction when you want them to do something else.
I hope this hints are helpful. Good Luck!
Patty Skinner
Astoria Public Library
Senior Library Assistant
pskinner@astoria.or.us
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lorraine Getty" <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 8:17 PM
Subject: children's program & sequencing
> This may seem like a dumb question, but I'm still
> relatively new to programming. I'm planning three
> weekly one-hour programs for children ages 3-5 this
> summer that will include stories, activities, a craft,
> some rhymes, some music and a snack. My question is
> how important is it to maintain the same sequence of
> those elements for that many programs? For one
> program I was going to end with the snack and
> treat/activity bags being passed out, but for another
> I was thinking of doing the snack as the
> next-to-the-last thing following some really active
> things, and doing a craft at the end.
>
> Is there a "best" sequence for things like that? Is
> it best to end with snacks or does it matter? Is it
> important to be consistent with kids of this age so
> they know what to expect, or does it not matter with
> only three programs?
>
> Lorraine Getty
> Forsyth Public Library
> Forsyth, IL
>
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do you Yahoo!?
> Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop!
> http://platinum.yahoo.com
>
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From: Maria Trinca <mtrinca@rcls.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Talent Show Info
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:12:11 CST
Many thanks to all of you who took the time and effort to discuss your
library talent show programs!
I forwarded all of your ideas and suggestions to my boss, and he was so
impressed with your
input, they we will have a talent show here this summer!!!!!
Major hooray!!!!!
I look forward to telling you about our program in August!
Many thanks again,
Maria Trinca
Head of Children's Services
Middletown Thrall Library
Middletown, New York 10940
mtrinca@rcls.org
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From: Tracey Jipson <tcywork@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: puppet storage
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:19:32 CST
Hi all,
We have a puppet problem. We have thirty to fourty
Folkmanis-style puppets (meaning not hand puppets)
that we use for storytimes and programs, and VERY
little space in which to store them. We don't have
the space in our tiny supply room to put up storage
shelves. Right now, they are piled in a big box,
which is a very ineffective way to store them. We are
playing around with some ideas (plastic crates, etc).
My question is this--how do you store your puppets?
Or how do you wish you could store your puppets? I am
talking about puppets that you use for programming and
need to store in a supply room or an office, and not
that you display and check out to patrons. Any ideas,
suggestions, or information would be greatly
appreciated!
Please send replies to tcywork@yahoo.com
or
t.jipson@lanepl.org
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: <cstyczyn@sslic.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Unattended children's Polilcy
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:19:39 CST
Hi Amber,
I am from a medium sized public library south of Chicago and our policy is
stated as follows: "The Youth Services policy of the library states
that no
child under the age of nine should be left in the lower level unattended.
If
the person with a young child is an older brother or sister, they must be of
high school age or older. That person must be sure they understand their
responsibilities." I hope this helps you.
Cindy Styczynski
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District
Alsip, IL
> Dear collective brain,
>
> Our Unattended Children's Policy (everyone's favorite topic) has come up
> for review by the board. They wording we have right now is pretty
vague
> and open to wide interpretation. (for example the policy states that
a
> younger child must be accompanied by a parent or and older child with no
> age mentioned for the older child) I would like to make the policy a
> little more concrete and have checked with area agencies such as social
> services concerning the minimum age it is legally acceptable to leave
a
> non adult in charge of a young child only to find out that in WI
there
> is no minimum age of responsibility. So in an effort for guidance in
> this matter I was wondering if anyone had spelled out in their policies
> what age the older "baby-sitting" child had to be and if there
was a
> recommended length of a library visit in their policies. Any help on
> this topic would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Amber McCrea
> Beloit Public Library
> Beloit WI
>
>
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From: Deon Dempsey <deon@utig.ig.utexas.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: geo-related web sites
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:19:47 CST
All--
I am presently working on a K12 outreach project and am in need of web
sites that are geo-related. Anything for kids that teaches earth science
phenomenon will do. I am especially interested in resources teachers
access for the annual Science fair in the spring and science week in
October of every year. That may sound naive, but I simply do not know what
teachers are using or how teachers teach children about earth science these
days.
thanks
dd
-*"*-.,,.-*"*-.,,.-*"*-.,,.-*"*-.,,.-*"*-.,,.-*"*-.,,.-*"*
Deon Dempsey, MLIS, MA
Librarian
University of Texas at Austin
Institute for Geophysics Library
4412 Spicewood Springs Road
Building 600, Room 209
Austin, TX 78759-8500
Phone: (512) 471-0499
FAX: (512) 471-0999
http://www.ig.utexas.edu
http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~ddempsey
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From: MzLibrary@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Sign Language Source
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:19:56 CST
I am looking for a good sign language source for the songs "Hello Everybody
and How Are You"; "The More We Get Together"; and "If You're
Happy and You
Know It". I've looked on Google, expecting to find something, and
didn't.
Thanks.
Charlotte Rabbitt, Children's Librarian
Peterborough Town Library
Peterborough, New Hampshire
"Oh, magic hour when a child first knows it can read printed words!"
from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
mzlibrary@aol.com
crabbitt@townofpeterborough.us
http://townofpeterborough.com/library
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From: "David Winkler-Schmit" <dschmit@gno.lib.la.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Educational Software
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:20:04 CST
Greetings,
The system that I work for has been the lucky recipients of the =
ubiquitous Gates computers and the accompanying software. =
Unfortunately, the contract is running out soon and we will be without =
the children's software with the exception of Encarta and Encarta =
Africana. =20
We are interested in purchasing some additional software for kids and =
are looking at materials that are suitable for either young children =
(3-6 years old), starting school (6-8 years old), or 9-12 years old. We =
will select at least one new title for each age group. One common =
denominator is that our administration wants software that has a =
television tie-in such as Magic School Bus, which we already own and =
we'll probably keep unless we hear otherwise.
In other words, we're wondering if we need to send Barney to the curb, =
or not. Thanks for all your help.
David Winkler-Schmit
New Orleans Public Library
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From: cora ciampi <talescj@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Unattended children's Polilcy
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:20:12 CST
Our Children's Librarian Conference held last Thurs.
addressed this issue with a lawyer and police
chief...contact the New Hampshire State
Library...attn. Ann Hoey for lots of info. We found
that age is very vague, like you have said. And, that
the library is liable...very much so. Get in touch
with your lawyer or town's lawyer for best wording in
your policy. There are also more policies on line.
Good luck. cora jo ciampi, weare, nh
--- Amber McCrea <mccrea.amber@als.lib.wi.us>
wrote:
> Dear collective brain,
>
> Our Unattended Children's Policy (everyone's
> favorite topic) has come up
> for review by the board. They wording we have right
> now is pretty vague
> and open to wide interpretation. (for example the
> policy states that a
> younger child must be accompanied by a parent or and
> older child with no
> age mentioned for the older child) I would like to
> make the policy a
> little more concrete and have checked with area
> agencies such as social
> services concerning the minimum age it is legally
> acceptable to leave a
> non adult in charge of a young child only to find
> out that in WI there
> is no minimum age of responsibility. So in an
> effort for guidance in
> this matter I was wondering if anyone had spelled
> out in their policies
> what age the older "baby-sitting" child had to be
> and if there was a
> recommended length of a library visit in their
> policies. Any help on
> this topic would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Amber McCrea
> Beloit Public Library
> Beloit WI
>
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From: Deborah Shelton <andersde@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: children's program & sequencing
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Lorraine
When I did story times they were approx. a half hour in length.
Anything more than that was too long, for me as well as the kids. I
didn't have a snack, with all the food allergies out there it's too
difficult. I found that kids like and react better to routine and
predictability. Every story time followed the same format. A finger
play, story (whether read or told), large muscle activity to music,
story, activity, story, an ending activity, the same each week so they
knew story time was over. If I ever varied this routine the kids
quickly informed me I was doing it wrong.
Debby Shelton
Morley Library
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: children's program & sequencing
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:20:27 CST
Not a dumb question at all. I prefer keeping the same sequence, if it =
works best for the individual programs. Being consistent so kids know =
what to expect is part of it, but I'm more comfortable with it also. When
=
you're only doing 3 programs, consistency isn't as important to the kids =
as it is if you're doing a longer series or daily program (like school). =
=20
I think I would do snack then craft last. I tend to end with the craft, =
because those who finish quickly can go ahead and leave, and the others =
don't have to feel rushed. By eating first, they don't have to wash up =
after the craft just so they can eat. If, however, the snack is packaged =
to take home, it could be passed out as they leave.
Cindy Rider
Young Peoples School Liaison Librarian
Vigo County Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
crider@vigo.lib.in.us
=20
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us
"If we didn't have libraries, many people thirsty for knowledge would =
dehydrate."
- Megan Jo Tetrick, age 12, Daleville, Indiana
The Vigo County Public Library is "easy to find. It's the million-story =
building at Seventh and Poplar streets." (Lori Henson in her
"Briefcases" =
column, Terre Haute Tribune-Star, 10/8/02)=20
>>> lgetty1969@yahoo.com
03/24/03 11:17PM >>>
This may seem like a dumb question, but I'm still
relatively new to programming. I'm planning three
weekly one-hour programs for children ages 3-5 this
summer that will include stories, activities, a craft,
some rhymes, some music and a snack. My question is
how important is it to maintain the same sequence of
those elements for that many programs?
------------------------------
From: Tracie Partridge <traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Junie B. Jones Party
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:20:35 CST
Hi, everyone. I wanted to let you know that our Junie B. Jones parties
went very well. In fact, we had so many kids register for the first
program that we added a second one.
Here is a description of our program. We started by giving the kids
nametags, and they had to think of new names for themselves like Junie B.
does in "Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy." They were
referred to by
these names for the course of the program. Then, we did a trivia game.
It
consisted of 25 questions and was a Power Point presentation. We acted out
scenes from different books next, and the kids guessed the names of the
characters in the scenes as well as the books that they came from. At the
conclusion of the guessing game, we divided the kids into four groups.
Each group was assigned to a center, and at the conclusion of 10 minutes,
the groups rotated. At the first center, the kids did a cakewalk (inspired
by "Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake"). The kids
made glasses
at the second center (inspired by "Junie B., First Grader at Last!").
They
decorated sugar cookies at the third center (inspired by "Junie B., First
Grader: Boss of Lunch"). At the final center, they invented the
next book
in the series. We plan on mailing their books to Barbara Park with a
letter about our parties.
I hope this information proves helpful. If you need additional details,
don't hesitate to e-mail me. My address is traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us.
Also, thanks to everyone who posted ideas for activities for Junie B. Jones
parties as well as read-alikes. It was really appreciated.
Tracie Partridge
=======================================================================
Tracie Partridge
Children's Center Section Manager
316-261-8594 (v)
Wichita Public Library 316-262-4540
(f)
223 South Main traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us
Wichita KS 67202 http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us
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From: "Patricia Jones" <pjones@zblibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Minors in Library
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:20:43 CST
In our library children under eight must be accompanied by a responsible
person fourteen years of age or older. We expect them to actually remain
with the younger child. Pat Jones
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From: Tracie Partridge <traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Junie B. Jones Read-Alike Compilation
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:20:52 CST
Hi, everyone. First, I would like to thank all of the individuals who
e-mailed me read-alike suggestions for the Junie B. Jones books.
Specifically, I want to thank Pat Vasilik, Francie Schwarz, Patricia
Shaffer, Jennifer Zachman, Mary D'Eliso, Beverly Bixler, Steven Engelfried,
Linda Allen, Naomi Finkel, Michael Clark, Jennifer Wells, Ramarie Beaver,
Cheryl from Canton (CT) PL, and Linda Anderson. With the exception of one
e-mail, I have compiled the responses and divided them by series and title.
The exception is the e-mail from Jennifer Zachman. I thought it
would be
helpful for you to see it in its entirety.
Tracie Partridge
*Series Suggstions*
Fudge Series by Judy Blume
Julian and Huey Series by Ann Cameron
Ramona Quimby Series by Beverly Cleary
Jenny Archer Series by Ellen Conford
Amber Brown Series by Paula Danziger
Cody Series by Betsy Duffey
Ali Baba Bernstein Series by Johanna Hurwitz
Russell Series by Johanna Hurwitz
Herbie Jones Series by Suzy Kline
Horrible Harry Series by Suzy Kline
Mary Marony Series by Suzy Kline
Song Lee Series by Suzy Kline
Best Enemies Series by Kathleen Leverich
Judy Moody Series by Megan McDonald
Sara Kate Books by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Jigsaw Jones Mystery Series by James Preller
A to Z Mysteries Series by Ron Roy
Cobble Street Cousins Series by Cynthia Rylant
Marvin Redpost Series by Louis Sachar
Time Warp Trio Series by Jon Scieszka
*Title Suggestions*
Meet Calliope Day by Charles Haddad
Lady Lollipop by Dick King-Smith
Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry
Jennifer Zachman -
1. What is it they like about Junie B. Jones? If it's girls growing
up,
how about the Betsy-Tacy series?
> If it's the smart-mouthed modern tone, how about other books by Barbara
> Park, like Skinnybones and The Kid in the Red Jacket.
2. One other thing the readers may like is the easy reading level.
Sometimes these kids move on happily to "Magic Tree House books" and
"Bailey School Kids" books. Two more which have worked for me are the
"Judy Moody" books (reading level just a little bit higher, similar
character), and Amber Brown books(higher reading level, spunky
character--and some easier to read stories about Amber Brown are recently
added to our collections).
3. If I were on the desk, I would probably go for titles by Giff, Gilson,
Hurwitz, and Dadey for the "funny things going on at school angle" at
a
third grade reading level. I'd go for Ramona books if the interest was in
it being a funny girl at school. I might even be tempted to try Novelist
and see if they were on target with their recommendations and if they
were, give them another star (which they rarely get from me!)
4. Some suggestions of other authors and their characters:
Judy Delton Angel Books
Lottery Luck Books
Ellen Conford Jenny Archer
Diane DeGroat Annie Pitts
Suzy Kline Mary Marony
These characters are older than Junie B. Jones but all have girl
characters in humorous situations.
Also, how about:
Suzy Kline Horrible Harry Books
Hurwitz Russell Books
Ali Baba Bernstein
Lowry Anastasia Krupnik
Other books similar to Junie B. Jones, according to St. Charles Public
Library:
Cleary, Beverly Ramona the Pest
Korman, Gordon Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
Peters, Julie Ann The Stinky-Sneakers Contest
Peterson, P.J. The Sub
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Tracie Partridge
Children's Center Section Manager
316-261-8594 (v)
Wichita Public Library 316-262-4540
(f)
223 South Main traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us
Wichita KS 67202 http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Unattended children and babysitters
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:21:00 CST
Our policy doesn't mention child babysitters, but only "a responsible
adult," and specifies that if you're elsewhere in the library, the child
is -still- unattended.
As a practical matter, we do -not- allow a ten-year-old to babysit another
child, and we do allow a fourteen-year-old (although not always; some
fourteen year olds--and some 30 year olds--have to be spoken to pretty
firmly). In between, it's a judgement call.
The definition of "child" is fluid, too--enough to include a mentally
retarded adult.
Bonita
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From: "HEATHER O MCCUTCHEN" <mccutcho@atlas.forsyth.lib.nc.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Looking for March Hat Poem
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:21:08 CST
Hi All!
I'm desperate here! For my wind storytime tomorrow (yikes) I was
planning on doing a poem with hats only I can't find the poem. I
think it was called When March Hats Blow and it was about
different colored hats blowing around in the wind. Does anyone
know that poem and could you email it to me ASAP!? Can't beat
last minute planning!
Thanks
Heather
Heather McCutchen
Children's Librarian
Forsyth County Public Library
660 West Fifth St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-727-2264, option 7
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From: Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks re leave over busy times
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Thanks to everyone who let me know how their libraries handle leave over
busy times.
For those who are interested, most people reported either a first in first
served system, or a half on half off alternating system.
Thanks again,
Pam Gravenor
Children's and Young Adults' Librarian
Nelson Public Libraries
Private Bag 41
Nelson
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From: Helen Moore <helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca>
To: 'PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children'
Subject: Stumper solved re: dog book
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:21:24 CST
Thank you to the many helpful people who replied. The answer is (and
stumper below):
"Misty and Me" by Barbara Girion (Scribner, 1979)
"It's a good book about a dog. A girl owns a dog but doesn't want her
parents to know about the dog so she give the dog to an older next door
neighbour (I think a little old lady). The girl is then jealous because
the
dog seems to like the neighbour better than her."
I sincerely appreciate everyone's help on this question!
Cheers,
Helen
Helen Moore
Youth Services Department
Richmond Public Library
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Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6Y 1R9
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From: "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper -- 1960's mystery series
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:32:27 CST
Hi all,
I'm posting this for a colleague, so please respond to her address, =
listed below. We hope you can help with this one. A patron is
seeking =
a mystery series he read in his childhood -- probably mid-1960s or so, =
though they may have been published earlier. The series features a =
group of children who age as the series progresses. Patron is fairly =
sure they were not a family, but a group of friends who solve the =
mysteries together.
Not much to go on, I know. I have hopes, though, that someone out there =
will recognize it. Please send your responses to Janet Claussen at =
jclaussen@cooklib.org .
Thanks for your help!
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From: Kristin Arnett <karnett@pcl.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: tiger adventure
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:32:56 CST
Hello,
I have a 10 year old female patron who is looking for a good adventure story
involving a tiger. We are having a hard time locating anything...any
suggestions??
Thanks,
Kristin
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From: Denise Matulka <DIMatulka@ci.fargo.nd.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: www.artanswer.com
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:33:04 CST
I would very encourage all of you to visit www.artanswer.com.
The creators
are elementary school educators and art specialists. Their vision was to
create a quality visual arts curriculum for the elementary classroom. In my
opinion, they have done so. By combining their experience and expertise,
they have developed a program that provides a core curriculum that
introduces children to the basics of art. An added feature is the inclusion
of National Visual Art Standards, as well as National Standards for
Curricular Integrations
The cost is a mere $200.00 for three books and companion videos. At Fargo
Public Library, we are building a teacher resource collection and I think
the set from Art Answer is the perfect product to help teachers either
working on an arts curriculum or looking to supplement an existing one.
__________________________________
Denise I. Matulka
Youth Services
Fargo Public Library
(701) 241-1496
dimatulka@ci.fargo.nd.us <mailto:dimatulka@ci.fargo.nd.us>
www.fargolibrary.org <http://www.fargolibrary.org>
www.imaginarylands.org <http://www.imaginarylands.org>
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