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Today's Topics:
1. dealing with fear and reassurance (Bob Kanegis)
2. Periodical Stumper Answer (Shari Haber)
3. Future Trends in Service to Children in Libraries
(deborah campbell)
4. Bilingual storytime games (Jennifer Salt)
5. Children's seating (Steven Engelfried)
6. Teens' and Children's Spaces (Michelle Ornat)
7. re Bob the Builder Program (Barbara Van Havermaat)
8. Card playing concern (Amy Kiefer)
9. DVD compilation (Rebecca Amstutz)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 14:31:16 -0700
From: "Bob Kanegis" <stories@peacepath.org>
Subject: [PY] dealing with fear and reassurance
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Last week, because of threats of gang violence against families of staff
that work in a nearby elementary school in a very small community, the
administration took the unprecedented step of closing the school for two
days. The entire community is in an uproar, parents are understandably
fearful for their children's safety. This is THE topic of conversation in
the community. Through EVENSTART programs we have been working with parents
and their young children in this town. Some of these parents have other
children who are in the elementary school. Although this was not on our
'agenda' for these particular parents, we'd like to be able to respond to
current events and concerns. There are very divergent views about what
young children should know and when..for instance we definitely don't think
that 4 and 5 year olds need to be aware of gangs (unfortunately there are
elementary aged children who are subject to various degrees of gang
recruitment). But fear is a universal human experience. Children and
adults alike have fears that are rooted in reality and others that are not.
We'd like to ask you, our library allies, if you can suggest books that
parents can share with their young children pre k-3 that can serve as
jumping off place for sharing feelings about fears,(and particularly fears
about violence) but just as importantly also address re-assurance.
As examples of books that we have found helpful.(mostly with older
elementary students)
Some Things are Scary by Florence Parry Heide
The Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman
Feathers and Fools by Mem Fox
Last Flower by Thurber
Manekin Pis by Radunsky
Thank you
Bob Kanegis and Liz Mangual
Tales & Trails Community Storytelling
Corrales, New Mexico
stories@peacepath.org
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 14:38:46 -0800
From: "Shari Haber" <shaber@mcls.org>
Subject: [PY] Periodical Stumper Answer
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You can read all about magazine selection criteria at the following Web site:
http://www.dlapr.lib.az.us/cdt/selection.htm
Shari Haber
MCLS Reference Center
shaber@mcls.org
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 23:47:39 +0000
From: "deborah campbell" <deborah_campbell@hotmail.com>
Subject: [PY] Future Trends in Service to Children in Libraries
To: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
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I need help.... I will be part of a presention on Future Trends in Libraries
and my part of the presentation is the future of service to elementary-aged
children and younger. Would all the seers and sages out there in
libraryland please send me your best guesses as to the future of service to
children? If you are familar with any scholarly works dealing with this
subject, I'd love to have the
citation.
Please respond to me at: campbd@ci.loveland.co.us
and thanks so much for
your time and thoughts. They are truly appreciated.
Deborah Campbell
Youth Services Supervisor
Loveland Public Library
Loveland, CO
970.962.2590
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 22:02:31 -0500
From: "Jennifer Salt" <jennifersalt@hotmail.com>
Subject: [PY] Bilingual storytime games
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As you know, I am planning a bilingual Arabic-English storytime for
families. I'm sorry for posting ad nauseum about this, but I have yet
another question. We have our books all lined up, and I am looking for other
activities to include in amongst the stories. I am wondering if others who
have done bilingual storytime (in any language) have suggestions for games
(or other activities) to complement the books. For example, I was planning
to do "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes." I thought this would be a
silly
strech and vocabulary builder all in one, as we point (which gets across the
meaning) and cover some basic vocabulary in both language.
I am NOT interested in crafts or coloring sheets or similiar activities. I
want to focus on language, books, and the role of American libraries. This
is a "family program"--children of various ages will be present so the
more
flexible, the better. We are focusing on language and teaching about the
library--not on culture--the participants already know their own culture. I
do not want to overtax my interpreter as far as translating goes--our grant
limits the number of hours he can work. (Plus, he's just a kid and has his
own schoolwork.)
Thanks to everyone for their help and support,
Jennifer
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 07:48:59 -0800
From: "Steven Engelfried" <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
Subject: [PY] Children's seating
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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After just three years our two couches in the Children's area are worn out and
disgustingly dirty. We're looking for replacements. We want
something small enough for a child to sit in, but also large enough so that an
adult can sit and read with a child. Also sturdy and easy to clean!
With looks that appeal to children, but aren't too off the wall (I'd take off
the wall in a minute, but we have to "maintain the architectural
integrity" of the building). We're looking at a love seat that is
offered by Demco (and probably others): It has a Noah's Ark pattern (which
you can also get in a "Book" or "Plaid" pattern, and is kid
sized. And the price works for us too. I've seen it at their
Conference booths. This may be a long shot, but I was wondering if any
other library has purchased this, either as loveseat or chair. And if so,
has the fabric and the frame held up to public library use? Or, has anyone
recently purchased a children's couch or loveseat that meets our requirements
above?
- Steven Engelfried, Head of Youth Services
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-526-2599
sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us
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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 12:31:36 -0500
From: "Michelle Ornat" <mornat@CHESAPEAKE.LIB.VA.US>
Subject: [PY] Teens' and Children's Spaces
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Hello All,
I am working with my colleagues to fine-tune design and art elements
for our new library. I've browsed pictures of some stellar rooms on the
web, however, I am looking for more examples, either written or
pictures, of the use of unique art and design work for teen's and
children's spaces in your libraries.
Some ideas we are working on: neon in the teen's space, a mobile in the
children's area, use of color, displaying teen artwork.
Any examples, information and/or insight into making these spaces come
alive will be most appreciated.
Thank you!
Michelle Ornat
Children's Librarian
Indian River Library
Chesapeake Public Library System
757-227-5861
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 13:14:27 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
From: "Barbara Van Havermaat" <vanhaveb@libcoop.net>
Subject: [PY] re Bob the Builder Program
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 13:23:13 -0500
From: Amy Kiefer <a.kiefer@lanepl.org>
Subject: [PY] Card playing concern
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Hello all,
I am hoping I can get some other opinions and feedback about this concern.
Lately we have been having more and more children and teens come into the
library to play card games (like Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering, etc.) (There
is some card trading as well). For a while, there was no problem. But,
periodically, we have had some patron complaints about proper use of the
library.
Most of our tables are taken up by card playing, so there aren't many places
to study. At times, the noise level gets out of hand. We have also
recently
changed our food and beverage policy to allow food and drink in the library.
So, now they can play cards, eat, drink and be merry. It has turned into a
bit of a party place.
Once a month we have had Yu-Gi-Oh or other card/game playing programs. These
programs are SO popular. We also have a meeting room they could gather in,
provided its availablity. However, the concern is that if they meet
unattended, there could be a real problem. And we just don't have the time
to
staff regular card playing games. At one time, it was so out of hand, a
new
rule was made to ban all card playing altogether. But, that rule was never
strictly enforced.
Does anyone have a similar situation that they are dealing with? Does
anyone
have a solution that would make everyone happy? (Yeah, right!) Do we allow
card playing to continue? Should it be unsupervised? Should card
playing/trading be allowed only in designated parts of the library? Any
insight on this matter would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you,
Amy Kiefer
Lane Public Library
Hamilton, OH
a.kiefer@lanepl.org
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 13:32:11 -0500
From: Rebecca Amstutz <amstutre@oplin.org>
Subject: [PY] DVD compilation
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Thanks to everyone who helped with this question.
Becky
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Rebecca Amstutz
Youth Services Coordinator
Bluffton Public Library
amstutre@oplin.org
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