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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, June 17, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1139
PUBYAC Digest 1139
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Carnival Games Website
by "April Mazza" <AMazza@minlib.net>
2) Talent show help/questions
by Domenica Simpson <dsimpson@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
3) Shelving Harry Potter
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
4) Bilingual Librarian Position
by Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
5) Question: activites for kids during tours of the public library
by sfer <sfernafelists@yahoo.com>
6) Family Storytimes compilation
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
7) stumper answer
by Kerry Reed <kreed@wpld.alibrary.com>
8) pre-school videos
by Erika Burge <eburge@esls.lib.wi.us>
9) Stumper -- grumpy headmaster/room for improvement
by Mary Kuehner <mkuehner@jefferson.lib.co.us>
10) Stumper solved--frozen sounds
by "Megan Vanderhart" <VanDerME@ri.lincon.org>
11) Re: Dr. Seuss programs
by "Molly DeCleene" <molly_decleene@hotmail.com>
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From: "April Mazza" <AMazza@minlib.net>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Carnival Games Website
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 10:18:34 CDT
Hi everyone,
I came across this website while looking for something totally
unrelated. I thought I would share it with PUBYAC since I am always
looking for group games, especially for summer!
http://www.schoolcarnivals.com/Games/alphabetical.htm
April Mazza
Youth Services
Wayland Public Library
(508) 358-2308
AMazza@minlib.net
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From: Domenica Simpson <dsimpson@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Talent show help/questions
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 10:18:42 CDT
Hi,
We have decided to give this a try at our library. However, we need
some information as to the who what where when and how and how well it
went. Unfortunately, we thought the other was saving the messages and
none did! If anyone could respond to me at my email--
dsimpson@epfl.net --that
would be great! Thanks in advance for your
help!
Domenica Simpson
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Children's Department
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: YALSA-BK <yalsa-bk@ala.org>,
pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Shelving Harry Potter
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Hello All,
Please forgive the cross-posting. Where are you shelving the new Harry
Potter? (I think this was already discussed, but I couldn't find any
mention when trying to search the archives.)
Thanks,
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Library
Papillion Nebraska
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
To: 'pubyac' <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Bilingual Librarian Position
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Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 10:19:00 CDT
Come join our team! Located in the Portland Metro area, Washington County
offers small-town charm and the beautiful green landscapes of the Willamette
Valley. A diverse constituency, including a growing Latino population,
awaits you as we continue library services to meet the needs of our changing
community.
Washington County Cooperative Library Services is recruiting for a bilingual
(English/Spanish) Librarian 1, Youth Services Librarian. This is a federal
grant-funded position through June 2004, that will provide outreach to
Spanish-speaking child care providers. This 32-hour per week position
(0.8FTE) will continue an outreach program which provides direct service to
children in care, provides training to child care providers (primarily
home-based providers), prepares reports, publicizes the outreach service,
and works with the local community to build library services for
Spanish-speaking children, families, and care providers. Master's level
training in library science from an American Library Association accredited
program and/or experience working in a library or literacy organization
providing services to children and their caregivers is desirable. Must be
able to work some evenings & weekends; will have use of a county vehicle to
provide outreach services. Compensation is $17.09 - $20.78 per hour.
Washington County offers an excellent benefits package.
For more information about this and other positions, do not reply to this
email posting, but visit the County's homepage at www.co.washington.or.us.
County application forms and supplemental questionnaire are required. Apply
by Thursday, July 3, 2003 (postmark date is acceptable), to Washington
County Human Resources, 111 N. First Ave, Suite 320, Hillsboro, OR 97124 or
call (503) 846-8606/TTY(503) 846-4898. Women, minorities, and people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information about Washington County Cooperative Library Services,
visit our website at www.WILInet.wccls.lib.or.us.
Angela J. Reynolds, Youth Services Librarian
Washington County Cooperative Library Services
111 NE Lincoln MS58A
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-466-1894 fax: 503-615-6601
angelar@wccls.lib.or.us
www.WILInet.wccls.lib.or.us
"With time and a kindly librarian, any unskilled person can learn
how to build a replica of the Taj Mahal."
Maya Angelou
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From: sfer <sfernafelists@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Question: activites for kids during tours of the public library
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Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 10:19:08 CDT
Hello everybody!
I have been asked to do a little bit of research out
here on the Internet. Since I haven't been very much
successful looking at the websites out there, I
thought it would be a good idea to ask you folks
directly for help. I beg your pardon if this question
is a little off topic.
I am trying to find out what kind of activities do
public libraries hold during tours, especially tours
to primary schoolers (although also interested in
tours to high school kids). Browsing through websites
I have found that the public libraries mention that
they do hold tours for classes or groups, but they
don't mention if they are accompanied by a special
activity.
If you work in a library, and besides the tour and
explanation (here the periodicals, here the Internet
computers, here the kids section, now you have some
time to browse the books) you perform some type of
activity, I would really like to hear about it. If you
don't work in it, but know about it (maybe it's the
library you take your kids to, or the closest one to
your home), I would really appreciate it if you could
send me a contact URL or email address.
And if you know some resource on the Internet were
there is a compilation of this type of activities
(which I haven't been able to find...) that would be
great!
If anyone is interested in this, I could send him/her
whatever replies I get privately.
Thank you sooooooooo much... in advance ;)
Silvia Fernandez
sfernafelists@yahoo.com
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Family Storytimes compilation
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Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 10:19:16 CDT
Hi, all--
Some time ago, I asked a question about family storytimes. Here's a
compilation of the answers I got--as you can see, there is a certain
similarity of opinion among pubyakkers!
Bonita
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I'd highly recommend Family Storytime by Rob Reid. It has become my
"bible" in planning family storytimes.
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Start by reading Rob Reid's book "Family Storytime: 24 Creative
Programs
for All Ages". It's great!
###
About a year ago, I changed our format of familytimes to one that has had
great success for me. Instead of being a "traditional" storytime (3 or
4
books, fingerplays, 1 craft) I changed ours to 1 book and 3 or for crafts or
activities that children and parents can enjoy together. We have made 2
types of slime and oobleck when we read Bartholomew and the Oobleck. Another
time we had a halloween party a valentine party and a St. Patrick's day
party as well.. The best one was when we made ice cream in a bag and butter
in a bag as well.
The format seems to work really well. Most kids can sit still for 1 book
even if it is longer and they love the crafts. There have been some crafts
that I would not have attempted with a crowd of kids without their parents
help. There is a 30 child registration limit and the program last about 45
minutes to 1 hour.
###
I recommend Rob Reid's book Family Storytime: Twenty Four Creative
Programs for All Ages (from ALA editions). The introduction includes
very enthusiastic reasons for including the whole family and it has
inspired me to add them to our regular programming. We start this summer
and I can't wait. The book is organized my themes and there are ideas
for stories, poetry, music, films and activities but for me the most
valuable part was the inspiration it gave me!
###
Rob Reid's book "Family Storytime: 24 Creative Programs for All
Ages" is
wonderful and would be a nice starting point!
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Bonita
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From: Kerry Reed <kreed@wpld.alibrary.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper answer
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Thank you to all who responded. The most suggested title was _Mama, Do
you love me?_ by Barbara Joose. Another possibility is _I love you as
much_ by Laura krauss Melmed. Now I'm just waiting for my patron to
come take a look at the books.
Thank you again,
Kerry Reed
Youth Services Librarian
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District
KReed@wpld.alibrary.com
847/446-7220
Does anyone recognize this?
>My patron is looking for a picture book with fairly simple pictures and
>whose text has a human mother expressing love for her daughter in
>comparative terms, for example, " I love you more than the moon".
The
>patron remembers a rainbow and outdoor scenes. She also believes that
>the book is between 3 and 10 years old. We have checked A to Zoo, and
>know that it is /not/ _Guess how much I love you_, or _Love you
>forever_. Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks.
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From: Erika Burge <eburge@esls.lib.wi.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: pre-school videos
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Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 10:19:32 CDT
Hi Guys--
A librarian in my system is looking for a series of children's (preschool
age) videos on kids playing sports -- something not unlike the "There Goes
a Dumptruck" series -- but with sports as the topic. This request
came in
to our adult services librarian and she passed it on to me -- so I thought
I'd ask around. We've located a sports illustrated for kids series, but
its really meant for older kids (school age). Does anyone have any
suggestions?
Thanks so much!
Erika
Erika Burge
Children's Librarian
Cedarburg Public Library
W63 N583 Hanover Avenue
Cedarburg, WI 53012
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From: Mary Kuehner <mkuehner@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper -- grumpy headmaster/room for improvement
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A patron remembers a fiction book about a girls boarding school with a
grumpy headmaster/principal. There are also two nice ladies who work there
in some capacity (teachers?). There is another character in the book who
knows the answers to every question except one: what is the largest room in
the world? The grumpy headmaster knows, though.: it's room for
improvement.
Ring any bells with anyone? Please reply to me at
mkuehner@jefferson.lib.co.us.
Thanks!
Mary Kuehner
Children's Reference Librarian
Lakewood Library
Jefferson County Public Library
10200 W. 20th Phone: (303) 232-9507
Lakewood, CO 80215 Fax: (303) 275-2234
email: mkuehner@jefferson.lib.co.us
Find us on the web: http://www.jefferson.lib.co.us
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From: "Megan Vanderhart" <VanDerME@ri.lincon.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper solved--frozen sounds
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Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 10:19:49 CDT
Thanks to Jen Marin, Diana Norton, Jenifer Wagner, Sheilah O'Connor, Carol =
Janoff, and Dawne Reed for their suggestions in answer to my stumper about =
frozen sounds. They suggested _Grandpa's Farm_ by James Flora or _McBroom's=
Ghost_ by Sid Fleischman. I'm having copies of each sent to our library =
and ask my friend which version he remembers. I greatly appreciate your =
help!
Best,
Megan
Original stumper:
Can anyone help me locate a book that was published probably anytime =
before 1980...=20
A friend remembers reading it in the dentist's office, and says that it =
was well-written. The story takes place on a farm, and during a very cold =
winter, all the sounds freeze. When spring comes, the noises thaw in =
unexpected contexts.
I've scoured A to Zoo and the Children's Literature database without =
success. All suggestions will be most welcome!
Megan E. VanderHart
Children's Room/Homeschool Resource Center
Rock Island Public Library
401 19th St.
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309)732-7304
VanderME@ri.lincon.org
www.rbls.lib.il.us/rip/crhome.html
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From: "Molly DeCleene" <molly_decleene@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Dr. Seuss programs
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Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 10:19:59 CDT
Hello everyone!
I hope all of your summer programs are going well so far. Because I received
a host of messages from folks interested in the Dr. Seuss skit and puppet
scripts I mentioned last week, I thought I'd just put them in a general
post.
Just for the record, Anne and I dubbed the nameless character in "Green
Eggs
and Ham" Frowning Fred 'cos of his crabby disposition. And we named the
anonymous character in "What Was I Scared Of?" a drabbit because,
well,
that's what we think he looks like. Obviously, you may name the characters
whatever you wish. :)
Enjoy!
Molly A. DeCleene
Children's Librarian
Brown County Library -- Ashwaubenon Branch
Green Bay, Wisconsin
GREEN EGGS AND HAM
Sam I am Sam.
(pause)
Sam I am.
Frowning Fred That Sam I am! That Sam I am!
I do not like that Sam I am!
Sam Do you like green eggs and ham?
Frowning Fred I do not like them Sam I am.
I do not like green eggs and ham.
Sam Would you like them here or there?
Frowning Fred I would not like them here or there.
I would not like them anywhere.
I do not like green eggs and ham.
I do not like them Sam I am.
Sam Would you like them in a house?
Would you like them with a mouse?
Frowning Fred I do not like them in a house.
I do not like them with a mouse.
I do not like them here or there.
I do not like them anywhere.
I do not like green eggs and ham.
I do not like them Sam I am.
Sam Would you eat them in a box?
Would you eat them with a fox?
Frowning Fred Not in a box. Not with a fox.
Not in a house. Not with a mouse.
I would not eat them here or there.
I would not eat them anywhere.
I would not eat green eggs and ham.
I do not like them Sam I am!
Sam Would you? Could you? In a car?
Eat them! Eat them! Here they are.
Frowning Fred I would not, could not, in a car.
Sam You may like them. You will see.
You may like them in a tree!
Frowning Fred I would not, could not, in a tree.
Not in a car! You let me be.
I do not like them in a box.
I do not like them with a fox.
I do not like them in a house.
I do not like them with a mouse.
I do not like them here or there.
I do not like them anywhere.
I do not like green eggs and ham.
I do not like them Sam I am.
Sam A train! A train! A train! A train!
Could you, would you, on a train?
Frowning Fred Not on a train! Not in a tree!
Not in a car! Sam! Let me be!
I would not, could not, in a box.
I would not, could not, with a fox.
I will not eat them with a mouse.
I will not eat them in a house.
I will not eat them here or there.
I will not eat them anywhere.
I do not like green eggs and ham.
I do not like them Sam I am.
Sam Say! In the dark? Here in the dark!
Would you, could you, in the dark?
Frowning Fred I would not, could not, in the dark.
Sam Would you, could you, in the rain?
Frowning Fred I would not, could not, in the rain.
Not in the dark. Not on a train.
Not in a car. Not in a tree.
I do not like them, Sam, you see.
Not in a house. Not in a box.
Not with a mouse. Not with a fox.
I will not eat them here or there.
I do not like them anywhere.
Sam You do not like green eggs and ham?
Frowning Fred I do not like them Sam I am.
Sam Could you, would you, with a goat?
Frowning Fred I would not, could not, with a goat.
Sam Would you, could you, on a boat?
Frowning Fred I could not, would not, on a boat.
I will not, will not, with a goat.
I will not eat them in the rain.
I will not eat them on a train.
Not in the dark! Not in a tree!
Not in a car! You let me be!
I do not like them in a box.
I do not like them with a fox.
I do not like them in a house.
I do not like them with a mouse.
I do not like them here or there.
I do not like them ANYWHERE!!!
I do not like green eggs and ham!
I do not like them Sam I am.
Sam You do not like them. So you say.
Try them! Try them! And you may.
Try them and you may, I say.
Frowning Fred Sam! If you will let me be, I will try them.
You will see. (Pause while he tries them.)
Say! I like green eggs and ham.
I do! I like them Sam I am.
And I would eat them in a boat.
And I would eat them with a goat.
And I will eat them in the rain.
And in the dark. And on a train.
And in a car. And in a tree.
They are so good, so good, you see!
So I will eat them in a box.
And I will eat them with a fox.
And I will eat them in a house.
And I will eat them with a mouse.
And I will eat them here and there.
Say! I will eat them ANYWHERE!!!
I do so like green eggs and ham!
Thank you! Thank you, Sam I am!
The End
What Was I Scared Of?
(the Dark Green Pants story)
by Dr. Seuss
DRABBIT: Well I was walking in the night and I saw nothing scary. For I have
never been afraid of anything. Not very.
Then, I was deep within the woods, when suddenly I spied them.
PANTS: I saw a pair of dark green pants with nobody inside them.
DRABBIT: I wasn't scared. But yet, I stopped. What could those pants be
there for? What could a pair of pants at night be standing in the air for?
PANTS: And then, they moved! Those empty pants! They kind of started
jumping!
DRABBIT: And then my heart, I must admit, it kind of started thumping.
(heartbeat motion)
So I got out. I got out fast. As fast as I could go, sir.
I wasn't scared. But pants like that? I did not care for. No, sir.
PANTS: After that, a week went by. Then, one dark night in Grin-itch .
DRABBIT: I had to do an errand there and fetch some Grin-itch Spinach.
Well, I had fetched the spinach, and I was starting back through town.
PANTS: When those pants raced 'round a corner, and they almost knocked me
down!
DRABBIT: I lost my Grin-ich Spinach, but I didn't even care. I ran for home!
Believe me, I had really had a scare!
PANTS: Now, bicycles were never made for dark green pants to ride 'em.
Especially spooky dark green pants with nobody inside 'em.
DRABBIT: And the NEXT night, I was fishing for doubt-trout on Roover River.
PANTS: When those pants came rowing toward me!
DRABBIT: Well, I started in to shiver.
And by now, I was SO frightened, that I'll tell you, but I hate to .
I screamed and rowed away and lost my hook and line and bait, too!
I ran and found a Brickel bush. I hid myself away. I got brickels in my
britches, but I stayed there anyway.
PANTS: He stayed all night. The next night, too. He'd be there still, no
doubt. But he had to do an errand, so the NEXT night, he went out.
He had to do an errand. Had to pick a peck of Snide. In a dark and gloomy
Snide-field that was almost nine miles wide.
He said,
DRABBIT: I do not fear those pants with nobody inside them.
PANTS: He said, and said, and said those words. He said them, but he lied.
DRABBIT: Then, I reached inside a Snide bush, and the next thing that I knew
.
I felt my hand touch someone, and I'll be that you know who!
And there I was! Caught in the Snide! And in that dreadful place .
D & P: Those spooky, empty pants and I were standing face to face!
(both scream for help and back to opposite sides of stage)
DRABBIT: Oh SAVE ME from these dark green pants with nobody inside!
But then, a strange thing happened. Why, those pants began to cry!
PANTS: (pants cry piteously)
DRABBIT: Those pants began to tremble. They were just as scared as I!
I never heard such whimpering. And I began to see .
D&P: That I was just as strange to them as they were strange to me!
DRABBIT: I put my arm around their waist and sat right down beside them. I
calmed them down.
PANTS: Poor empty pants with nobody inside them.
D&P: (exit stage. Put "hi" sign on pants. Both appear center
stage)
And now, we meet quite often, those empty pants and I. And we never shake
or tremble. We both smile, and we say "Hi!"
THE END
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