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PUBYAC Digest, Vol 10, Issue 6

Today's Topics:

   1. Stumper:  Eddie books  (Mitzi Thomas)
   2. re: two chinese brothers stumper (Patricia Jones)
   3. Thank You! re: Safety Concerns with Chairs (Kathy Folger)
   4. Stumper: glass dog book (Julie Perry)
   5. YA Chocolate Fest (Heather Ujhazy)
   6. Institute of Children's Literature (John Dafoe)
   7. children's author visit (Hannah Owen)
   8. Job Posting:  Children's Team Leader, Centerville, OH
      (Rene Magary)
   9. Speakers (sungham@elyria.lib.oh.us)
  10. COMPILATION: summer olympics and teen programming  (Sarah Cofer)


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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 16:10:39 -0500
From: Mitzi Thomas <mthomas@co.st-johns.fl.us>
Subject: [PY] Stumper:  Eddie books
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
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Hello list members,

Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my question about series
of books from late 1950s early 1960s that featured a character named Eddie
who collected junk.  He was sort of a Tom Sawyerish type. Some titles might
be:  Eddy and the fire engine, Eddie and the homework machine, Eddy and the
glockenspiel.  Everyone responded that the books were authored by Carolyn
Hayward who also wrote the Betsy series. So many of you remembered the books
fondly.

Thanks again,
Mitzi

Mitzi Thomas mitzi@neflin.org <mailto:mitzi@neflin.org
St. Johns County Public  Library
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
e   Clearly the


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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 15:57:30 -0600
From: "Patricia Jones" <pjones@zblibrary.org>
Subject: [PY] re: two chinese brothers stumper
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Thank you to all who sent me the answer to my stumper. It is Tikki Tikki
Tembo by Arlene Mosel, and my patron will be ever so grateful. Pat Jones

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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 18:27:09 -0600
From: "Kathy Folger" <folger@boerne.lib.tx.us>
Subject: [PY] Thank You! re: Safety Concerns with Chairs
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Many thanks to all who responded with information on the EZ lounger
J-shaped chairs.  We've decided to go ahead and get them for our Youth
Services area.  Even though there will be more rules to enforce, the
chairs seem to be worth it!
 
Kathy
 
Kathy Folger 
Library Assistant
Boerne Public Library
210 North Main Street
Boerne, TX 78006
830-249-3053
Fax 830-249-8410
 
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 19:52:27 -0500
From: "Julie Perry" <jpecsu@myeastern.com>
Subject: [PY] Stumper: glass dog book
To: "Pubyac@Prairienet.Org" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
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Hello everyone,

Does this book sound familiar to anyone?

> > I thought the name of the book was
> > the glass menagerie, but I haven't been able to find any children's
> > books with that title that match the story that I remember.  The book
> > had something to do with as I recall a glass dog, with red eyes; I think
> > it was given to a little girl as a gift.  It came to life and as long as
> > she kept some secret then I think at the end it left her.  I just
> > remember it having a sad and poignant ending.

Julie Perry, LMS
North Branford Intermediate School
North Branford, CT  06471
jpecsu@myeastern.com


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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 17:16:26 -0800 (PST)
From: Heather Ujhazy <heatherlynnu@yahoo.com>
Subject: [PY] YA Chocolate Fest
To: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
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Greetings all,
I am planning an end of year Chocolate Fest program
for teens and I am looking for great ideas around this
theme.  I have thought of them making chocolate
candies using molds, playing chocolate Bingo (they use
chocolate words for the cards and chocolate candy to
cover the words) and taste testing chocolate candy.
Any other suggestions you provide will be appreciated.
 I will post the results.

Please email me directly at heatherlynnu@yahoo.com.

Thanks again,
-Heather

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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 21:40:53 -0800
From: "John Dafoe" <jdafoe@telus.net>
Subject: [PY] Institute of Children's Literature
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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I have had a patron inquiring about this institute that runs out of Connecticut, they apparently publish books written by children, they also charge a fee.  If anyone has information about this organization, I would very much appreciate your input.
Please email me
jdafoe@telus.net

Jess Dafoe
Children's Services Coordinator
Terrace Public Library
Canada
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 09:10:39 -0500
From: "Hannah Owen" <HOwen@ci.hickory.nc.us>
Subject: [PY] children's author visit
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Have you hosted a children's author that you thought was wonderful?  I have some money to spend (!) and would like to have someone who has written both picture books and juvenile novels or nonfiction.  While some writers have wonderful websites with detailed instructions as to how to contact them, others I assume you just have to work through the publishers and not one publisher has called me back.  Any recommendations?  Contacts?  I will have at least $10,000 to spend if that helps.  Thank you all very much.  We sure get lots of good ideas from PUBYAC.

Hannah Owen
Deputy Director/
Youth Services Librarian
Hickory Public Library
375 3rd St NE
Hickory NC 28601
828-304-0500 ext 246



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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2004 09:46:28 -0500
From: "Rene Magary" <rmagary@wcpl.lib.oh.us>
Subject: [PY] Job Posting:  Children's Team Leader, Centerville, OH
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Washington-Centerville Public Library, Centerville, OH
Job Posting:  Children's Team Leader

Be a part of the Washington-Centerville Public Library's Youth Services team.  Make a difference in childrens' lives, help them learn and relate, and use your creativity to touch their minds. 

Responsibilities of the Position:
Specialist's knowledge of Children's literature
Collection development and maintenance
Patron assistance, including advanced research, for children, teens, parents, teachers, and others
Staff leadership & development: employee development, oversight, task assignment, feedback, and performance evaluations
Program administration and alignment with library mission: planning, procurement, execution, and evaluation
Annual planning to meet WCPL goals and assure quality children's programming; monthly progress and service reports
Collaborative work with other Youth Services Team Leaders
Representation of Children's work to other Departments and Management
Clear communication of departmental objectives and plans, horizontally and vertically
Marketing, project management, and fiscal management duties
Must provide personal transportation required for external service obligations and requirements between library facilities.
Other tasks/projects as assigned

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:
MLS from an ALA accredited institution or related Master's Degree plus work experience
Minimum of 4 years experience working with children, teens, or comparable coursework
Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience with directly reporting staff
Strong knowledge and experience in collection development for all Children's media
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Proficient in the skills required for success (see Responsibilities, above)
Ability to meet schedule requirements, including some nights and weekends
Collaborative style: able to achieve consensus and maintain a sense of humor

Reporting, Pay Range and Benefits:
The position reports to the Operations Manager and coordinates laterally with the Children's and Teen Team Leaders at the sister site.  The pay range for the position is $18.00 - $ 25.00 per hour plus a 22.05% net pay increase through an employer-paid contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System.  An excellent benefit package is also provided.

The Library:
Four times ranked the best library in the nation for its size and twice rated 2nd in the nation among all 9000 libraries in the American Public Library Rating Index
A fast-paced, rapidly growing organization where business has doubled and staff size has increased by 60% in the past 10 years.
An organization known for the following:
Outstanding service and high standards of productivity
Vision-directed, with a focus on strategic planning
Marketing-based, progressive business environment
Customer and staff-oriented with beautiful facilities
Warm, altruistic, professional employees with high education levels
Dedicated to offering excellent library services that extend beyond the traditional, using new technologies and responsive services

The Community:
Outstanding suburban community with nearby urban amenities.
Excellent schools, parks, medical services and retail establishments.
Citizens are strong library supporters!

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume & references to:  Human Resources, CTL3104PUB, Washington-Centerville Public Library, 6060 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville Ohio, 45459 or email to HumanResources@wcpl.lib.oh.us.  Please include the following in the subject line:  CTL3104PUB.



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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2004 09:40:37 -0500
From: sungham@elyria.lib.oh.us
Subject: [PY] Speakers
To: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
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Hi, Friends!

Recently there was a posting from Australia asking for recommendations for speakers.  I would highly recommend Rob Reid for your event.  Rob Reid is the author of the books Family Storytime, Children's Jukebox, Something Funny Happened at the Library and Wave Goodbye.  Currently he is a contributor to the new magazine "Library Sparks."  I had the good fortune of hearing him speak in Chesterland, Ohio in 2003.  He is lively, personable and gets his audience involved.
 

Susan Ungham
Keystone-LaGrange Community Library
Elyria Public Library System
101 West Street
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
Email sungham@elyria.lib.oh.us
Phone 440-355-6323

 
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 10:41:26 -0500
From: Sarah Cofer <scofer@worthingtonlibraries.org>
Subject: [PY] COMPILATION: summer olympics and teen programming
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
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A couple weeks ago I asked for some ideas to help us celebrate the summer
Olympics during our teen summer programming. Here are the compiled ideas:

*   Paint the Library Red, White and Blue (we paint the library windows
for Independence Day) for USA in the olympics!

*   Readers Theater for YAs this summer: Thespians, Rhapsody,
Rhapsodists

*   Judo demonstration

*   Tae Kwon do demonstration

*   Fencing demonstration

*   Paint-a pot - terra cotta pots

*   Papyrus, make your own paper

*   Frescoe painting


*   Movie Night with sport/Olympic themed movies

Greek Feast, Greek Banquet, My Big Fat Greek Feast

Greek Banquet with Teens! 

 My TAB members each picked a Greek God/Goddess, did a little light
"research" and dressed as that Deity for the Banquet (all togas worn with
shorts and shirts underneath- at least a tank top).  An area Greek
restaurant donated some great food and we played some Greek Mythology Trivia
Games. 

Part of the fun was spending the few meetings prior to the Banquet creating
the props for customs - thunderbolt for Zeus, etc. and developing the most
effective way to fold our old sheets into attractive togas.

Brehm-Heeger, Paula [Paula.Brehm-Heeger@cincinnatilibrary.org]

We had a Groovy Greeks night organized by our branch's teen history club.

 They made hummus, and baklava. As a craft they made Greek coins, and they
even found a Greek band. We danced to traditional greek music, ate yummy
food and had a wonderful time.

Adriana Heard [aheard@sanantonio.gov]

Last summer, my TAB group had a Greek International Night, which we called
"My Big Fat Greek Festival."  This was a family program for all ages which
was created and run by the TAB group.  We made Greek tragedy/comedy masks
out of paper plates, made mosaic coasters (glued dried beans of different
colors and varieties on plastic lids), and had Greek dancing and lots of
Greek food which we all made and brought to the program.  It was a blast!

Jan Chapman

Norton Branch Library

Akron-Summit County Public Library

jchapman@ascpl.lib.oh.us <mailto:jchapman@ascpl.lib.oh.us>

 
Sarah Cofer
Young Adult Librarian
Northwest Library
2280 Hard Rd.
Columbus, OH 43235
scofer@worthingtonlibraries.org
(614)645-2656

 
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