From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Mon Mar 2 11:22:48 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 11:22:48 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Virginia Euwer Wolff Oregon Reads blog Message-ID: <35245BE8-1522-4866-AB4A-2196D00D24F0@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> Hello! I know many of your libraries are doing Bat 6 book clubs during Oregon Reads. I encourage you to check out Virginia Euwer Wolff's blog about Bat 6, and her personal Oregon Reads travels and experiences. The first two entries provide insight to Bat 6, and introduce some wonderful themes and issues that may be great conversation starters for your book clubs. Wolff does an excellent job tying everything together--her book, Oregon Reads, Oregon 150, history, and what kids are dealing with today. As she says "... every generation of kids is just trying to live their lives, just trying to sing songs, invent games, learn social studies and math, form and re-form friendships, and play ball. And along comes a war. Most generations have these horrible interruptions. I wanted to tell a story of some kids just trying to have a childhood when things go horribly wrong. " Check out her blog at: http://www.oregonauthors.org/blogs/index.php?book_id=3 Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From oregon.srp09 at yahoo.com Wed Mar 4 09:54:01 2009 From: oregon.srp09 at yahoo.com (oregon.srp09 at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 09:54:01 -0800 (PST) Subject: [kids-lib] CSD/OYAN Spring Workshop - Sign-up Now! Message-ID: <116583.8293.qm@web111201.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> ~ Please excuse cross-posting ~ ? Time is running out..... ? Save your spot for the CSD / OYAN Spring Spring Workshop! To save your spot at this free event please email your RSVP to oregon.srp09 at yahoo.com by Friday, March 6th, include the number of people attending and the name of your library. ? Also - REMINDER - come prepared to share one or two great ideas you have for this summer's themes, "Be Creative" and "Express Yourself." Everyone who brings something to share with the group will be eligible for door prizes! In addition, if you have tips and ideas for gameboards, for streamlining sign-ups, ideas for getting sponsors or other "administrative" tasks please share these as well. ? What:?? CSD / OYAN Summer Reading Club Workshop When:? Friday, March 13, 2009 Where: Salem Public Library, Loucks Auditorium Time:?? 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Lunch:? Bring your own - Brown bag (water, coffee, soda provided) Cost:??? Free! ?? If you have any questions please email Krist Obrist, 2009 CSD Summer Reading Chair, at oregon.srp09 at yahoo.com. ? Look forward to seeing you there! ? Krist Obrist 2009 CSD Summer Reading Club Chair Youth Services Librarian Monmouth Public Library kobrist at ci.monmouth.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Mar 6 10:37:44 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 10:37:44 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] 2009 Golden Kite winners Message-ID: <87243FDE-27F5-4B47-BA27-505F7234A96A@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> 2009 Golden Kite winners announced. The Golden Kite is the only award presented to children's and teen authors and artists by their peers. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6642208.html?nid=3242 WINNERS: Fiction Steve Watkins for Down Sand Mountain (Candlewick) Nonfiction Pamela S. Turner for A Life in the Wild: George Schaller's Struggle to Save the Last Great Beasts (Farrar, Straus) Picture Book Text Bonny Becker for A Visitor for Bear, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton (Candlewick) Picture Book Illustration Hyewon Yum for Last Night (Farrar, Straus) HONORS: Fiction Mary E. Pearson for The Adoration of Jenna Fox (Holt) Nonfiction Ellen Jackson for The Mysterious Universe: Supernovae, Dark Energy, and Black Holes, photos and illustrations by Nic Bishop (Houghton) Picture Book Text Carole Boston Weatherford for Before John was a Jazz Giant, illustrated by Sean Qualls (Holt) Picture Book Illustration Mo Willems for I Love My New Toy (Hyperion) Katie Anderson Youth Services Consultant Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator Library Development Oregon State Library 503-378-2528 katie.anderson at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Mar 6 11:10:10 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 11:10:10 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Summer Reading ideas and training online Message-ID: <4EDBF609-8296-4400-B28A-DB7B99E7E045@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> * Please excuse the cross-posting Hello! The California Library Association has put together a great website for Summer Reading Program ideas and training. A representative of the California Library Association emailed the information to all State Library agencies encouraging us to share these resources with public libraries. Hopefully these resources will be useful, particularly for those of you who are unable to attend the CSD/OYAN meeting March 13th. -Webcasts of presentation with corresponding PowerPoint and handouts the speakers used. -Programming resources for children, teens, and adults & families Katie Anderson Youth Services Consultant Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator Library Development Oregon State Library 503-378-2528 katie.anderson at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Mar 6 11:29:55 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 11:29:55 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] URL for Summer Reading ideas and training online In-Reply-To: <4EDBF609-8296-4400-B28A-DB7B99E7E045@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> Message-ID: I forgot the URL! It is: http://www.cla-net.org/summer-reading/workshop.php Katie Anderson Youth Services Consultant Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator Library Development Oregon State Library 503-378-2528 katie.anderson at state.or.us From: oyan-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:oyan-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Katie Anderson Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 11:10 AM To: (kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us);(oyan at listsmart.osl.state.or.us);(libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us) Subject: [OYAN] Summer Reading ideas and training online * Please excuse the cross-posting Hello! The California Library Association has put together a great website for Summer Reading Program ideas and training. A representative of the California Library Association emailed the information to all State Library agencies encouraging us to share these resources with public libraries. Hopefully these resources will be useful, particularly for those of you who are unable to attend the CSD/OYAN meeting March 13th. -Webcasts of presentation with corresponding PowerPoint and handouts the speakers used. -Programming resources for children, teens, and adults & families Katie Anderson Youth Services Consultant Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator Library Development Oregon State Library 503-378-2528 katie.anderson at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Dana.Campbell at ci.corvallis.or.us Sat Mar 7 16:32:03 2009 From: Dana.Campbell at ci.corvallis.or.us (Campbell, Dana) Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 16:32:03 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] 2010 PNLA YRCA Nominees Message-ID: Hi Everyone, Here is the list of 2010 nominees for YRCA. Enjoy! JUNIOR The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal by Jeff Kinney Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis Igraine the Brave - Cornelia Funke Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick Marley: a Dog Like No Other by John Grogan Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart No Talking - Andrew Clements INTERMEDIATE Alchemyst: Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale Zen And The Art Of Faking It by Jordan Sonnenblick Peak- by Roland Smith Plain Janes by Cecil Castelucci Schooled by Gordon Korman The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landry SENIOR Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare Deadline by Chris Crutcher Does My Head Look Big In This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah Enter Three Witches by Caroline Cooney Mistik Lake by Martha Brooks Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr Dana Campbell, Youth Services Librarian Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 Monroe Ave. Corvallis, OR 97330 541-766-6784 Fax: 541-766-6915 dana.campbell at ci.corvallis.or.us PNLA Oregon Representative 2008-2010 ALA SRRT Amelia Bloomer Cmmt. 2008-2010 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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For more information about the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award, visit http://oasl.info/cleary/index.htm. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Jackie Partch Voice: 503.988.6004 School Corps Lead Worker Fax: 503.988.5441 Multnomah County Library jacquelp at multcolib.org 205 NE Russell, Portland, OR 97212 Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays and alternate Wednesdays, 8:30-5 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Tue Mar 10 15:46:51 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:46:51 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] partnerships with summer food programs Message-ID: <1E2F7472-CC4D-49DD-AFD8-4A4450241AA7@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> Hello! OregonASK (http://oregonask.org/) is interested in how many libraries are coordinating with summer food programs. If you are coordinating with a summer food program please email to let me know... 1) what library program or service do you tie to the summer food program, 2) where does this occur (library, school, park, etc.), and 3) how often (once a week, month, summer), and what the name of the summer food program is. Please let me know by the end of Thursday, March 12. Friday morning I will compile the results and email them to OregonASK to report at their meeting that day. Thank you, Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Krist ^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^ Krist Obrist 2009 Summer Reading Chair Childrens / Youth Services Librarian Monmouth Public Library kobrist at ci.monmouth.or.us 503.751.0182 ? Oregon Summer Reading oregon.srp09 at yahoo.com ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From elaineg at lclark.edu Fri Mar 13 12:19:46 2009 From: elaineg at lclark.edu (Elaine Hirsch) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:19:46 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] informal book talk at OLA? Message-ID: <49BAB1D2.80901@lclark.edu> Dear All, Would anyone be interested to getting together at OLA to informally discuss the Books for Young Readers on the State Library's 150 Oregon Books for the Sesquicentennial ? I am working my way through several of the titles that I haven't previously read and would love to talk about these books with others who are interested. I know OLA is busy but maybe we could gather together for a meal and share our favorites or squeeze something in before or after the banquet on Thursday. Please let me know if you're interested and/or have other ideas to generate a discussion on this Oregon-themed book list. http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/OR150.shtml Thanks! Elaine Gass Hirsch elaineghirsch at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kfischer at cityofsalem.net Fri Mar 13 15:27:46 2009 From: kfischer at cityofsalem.net (KAREN fischer) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:27:46 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] CSD Scholarships to OLA Annual Conference Message-ID: <49BA7B72.9C97.0045.0@cityofsalem.net> The Children's Services Division of the Oregon Library Association would like to present four scholarships of $250 each to Youth Services staff to attend the annual Oregon Library Association conference in Salem on April 1 - 3. To apply for a scholarship, you must meet two requirements: 1. You are a current CSD member of the Oregon Library Association who works with youth in a library setting. 2. Your library does not provide financial support to allow you to attend the annual conference. If you meet these two requirements and would like to apply for a scholarship of $250, please email the following information: Name Library Library Address and Phone Number Email Address Are you currently an OLA CSD member? Will your library provide any funding to you to support attendance at the OLA Conference on April 1-3, 2009? If so, how much money will your library provide? As registrations for the conference close on March 26, the deadline for applying for a scholarship is very short. Please respond no later than 3 pm on Friday, March 20, 2009. Send your application to: BJ Toewe, CSD Chair bjtoewe at cityofsalem.net Questions? Call BJ at 503-580-8969. From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Mar 13 15:55:33 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:55:33 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] library-summer food program partnerships Message-ID: <183FD453-4919-4891-8D5A-2E38B896577C@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> Hello! As you know, I recently informally surveyed you to learn who was partnering with summer food programs for OregonASK. The someone representing the summer food programs is on the OregonASK Steering Committee. We have talked about the benefits of summer food program and library partnerships. Now we, and the rest of the Steering Committee, are interested in how many partnerships are already in existence. I thought you all might be interested in learning more about how other libraries are partnering with summer food programs too so I've compiled the emails I received from some of you... enjoy! Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 Beaverton City Library Last year we partnered with the Beaverton School District's Summer Food Program at the park across the street from the library. Our summer intern did a weekly storytime. Washington County Cooperative Library System Well, you know our structure here in Washington County. Hopefully individual city libraries who are involved will respond to you directly with their details. However, I can tell you that I know for sure that Forest Grove, Beaverton and Hillsboro Libraries have been involved with the Washington County Summer Food Program. At the county level we haven't been in the past, but last year I made contact with the Washington County Commission on Children and Families staff person, Sunny Ross, who runs the Summer Food program her to let her know that I was interested in coordinating a more comprehensive involvement on the part of the Washington County Library system. Yesterday I attended a Summer Food Community Partners meeting to get more information. I offered to distribute promotional fliers and posters about that program through our member libraries. I also requested that our Summer Reading promotional literature be distributed at the food sites (they did that for us a bit last year). I also suggested that WCCLS and member library staff could offer storytimes at food sites. I know this doesn't answer your specific questions, but I hope it helps. Tigard Public Library: Last year I worked with a local apartment complex that received free lunches. I went once a week to their playground/lunch area at the complex for bilingual story time. The food program was sponsored by the Beaverton School District. When I contacted the food program, they encouraged me to speak with the site manager since it was not a public location. I'm hoping to do the same this summer. Multnomah County Library BOOKS 2 U has served summer food sites for over ten years. We see all of our summer food sites every other week (during the summer) which equals about 5-6 visits. We visit sites at SUN schools, parks, low income housing sites, churches, Police Activity League, Boys & Girls Clubs and many other non-profits that provide a food program (both breakfast and lunch programs) during the summer. We provide books for both the adults and kids to checkout and the summer reading program (we act like a branch during the summer-we sign kids up and provide prizes directly to them). I consider the summer food program one of our most important BOOKS 2 U partners. Also, feel this summer they will be an even bigger part of our summer program as more families are having food problems. Wallowa County Library Community Connection offers a summer lunch program in the parks in the towns of Enterprise, Wallowa, Joseph, and Lostine. We provide literacy outreach programs at these sites that includes stories and an extension activity. The number of visits are tied to the remaining funding in our budget for the year. Our goal is to offer at least one program at each site per week. We try to use themes from the current summer reading program. At least once, children attending receive a free book to take home. La Pine Public Library I Work at the La Pine Public Library, which is part of the Deschutes Public Libraries. Here are the answers to your questions: 1) The library service is the Summer Reading Program and the Teen Summer Reading Program. We enroll the children and teens, and use their reading logs to help them earn their incentives (which we bring with us to the program). 2) The summer lunch program takes place at La Pine Elementary School. 3) Their program, Lunch and Learn, runs 5 days a week, usually from mid-June to mid-August. We will visit once a week on varying days. Ledding Public Library (Milwaukie) We do coordinate with the free summer lunch program in our area. In fact, we use our Ready to Read Grant $ to buy free books to give to all the kids who attend this program. We also promote the summer reading program while we are there (and then every kid gets to choose one free book to keep). This occurs at the school sites. Last year we went to three elementary schools and one housing project site. We went to each site once (even though the summer lunch was offered daily for two to three weeks at each site). Our goal this summer is to go to all six sites and give 600 kids a free book. The name of the summer food program is called "Project Summer." It is jointly sponsored by the North Clackamas School District; the State of Oregon; the U.S. Department of Agriculture; and the Oregon Hunger Task Force. Hillsboro Public Library 1) what library program or service do you tie to the summer food program, Our Libros outreach worker provides storytimes (English/Spanish depending on the audience) and shepherds the children through the summer reading program. 2) where does this occur (library, school, park, etc.) Park beside our branch library 3) how often (once a week, month, summer), and what the name of the summer food program is. Once a week during the summer Deschutes Public Library Deschutes Public Library provides bookmobile service, including Summer Reading program, that tie in with the Bend- La Pine School District's "Lunch and Learn" program. In La Pine, Sandy Irwin/DPL Branch Manager visit the La Pine Lunch and Learn (held at La Pine School) site regularly to promote DPL's Summer Reading Program Lunch and Learn programs are held either at a park or a school. The bookmobile visits Lunch and Learn sites weekly. Creswell Library We usually go to the park and read stories to kids during the summer at the same time as free meals are given out. I believe it is the statewide summer meals program. We plan to do this again this year. (Last year we were too busy to do it more than a couple of times but we did it the year before every week during the summer) Driftwood Public Library (Lincoln City) Driftwood Public Library is a drop site for the Lincoln City Food Pantry and has been for many years, last year we also included new board books from a Books To Babies program to be included in local food baskets- we intend to continue this year funds willing! 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This year's prizes include: * A night for 2 at the Heathman Hotel in Portland; * A pair of tickets to the Portland Arts & Lecture series; * Tickets to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival; * $100 Powell's gift card, and more! Tickets availabe at the conference and, very soon, you can buy them at home through MemberClicks. You don't even have to attend the conference to win! Watch for the announcement that it's up and running. Ticket Prices: $5 each or 5 for $20. (Only 500 tickets are sold.) Winners will be announced on April 3rd. Susan Susan J. Smallsreed, MLS Youth Librarian, Northwest Library & Co-Chair-elect, Oregon Young Adult Network 2300 NW Thurman St. Portland, OR 97210 503.988.5560 susansm at multcolib.org www.multcolib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Plus there will be 7 break-out sessions in the afternoon, all about topics such as creative play, science and literacy, gender in children's literature, book selection, and more. Registration is at www.coliteracyconference.org. The fee is $50, which includes lunch, So for a very reasonable fee you get to spend a day in beautiful central Oregon celebrating children's books, early literacy, and the importance of reading aloud. What could be better than that? Heather McNeil Youth Services Coordinator/Bend Library Co-Manager Deschutes Public Library 601 NW Wall St. Bend, OR 97701 541-617-7099; heatherm at dpls.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Tue Mar 17 12:59:01 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:59:01 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] Find a Summer Food Program to partner with! Message-ID: <288D357A-7154-4A74-B559-A5E8533F2C0A@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> Hello! I'm pleased to let you know that the survey I conducted last week for OregonASK about libraries partnering with summer food programs has helped us make a great connection at the Oregon Department of Education's Child Nutrition Programs. Are you interested in partnering with a local summer food program? If you don't know who to contact in your community or you don't even know if there is a summer food program in your community email Barbara Cracknell at: barbara.cracknell at state.or.us. To learn more about the summer food program visit ODE's Child Nutrition Program website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=208. I know I sent the following list out last week, but now that you have a contact person you may be more interested in learning about what other libraries are doing. Partnering with summer food programs is an excellent way to reach those kids who most likely have the greatest need to read over the summer so they fall behind in school. These are the kids who probably aren't coming to your library... yet! As always, you can contact me if you have any questions or more need ideas. Good luck! Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 Springfield Public Library We are a site for Food for Lane County's summer food for kids program. They provide a free lunch for anyone 18 or younger, five days a week, and bring extra meals on those days we have programs. Beaverton City Library Last year we partnered with the Beaverton School District's Summer Food Program at the park across the street from the library. Our summer intern did a weekly storytime. Washington County Cooperative Library System Well, you know our structure here in Washington County. Hopefully individual city libraries who are involved will respond to you directly with their details. However, I can tell you that I know for sure that Forest Grove, Beaverton and Hillsboro Libraries have been involved with the Washington County Summer Food Program. At the county level we haven't been in the past, but last year I made contact with the Washington County Commission on Children and Families staff person, Sunny Ross, who runs the Summer Food program her to let her know that I was interested in coordinating a more comprehensive involvement on the part of the Washington County Library system. Yesterday I attended a Summer Food Community Partners meeting to get more information. I offered to distribute promotional fliers and posters about that program through our member libraries. I also requested that our Summer Reading promotional literature be distributed at the food sites (they did that for us a bit last year). I also suggested that WCCLS and member library staff could offer storytimes at food sites. I know this doesn't answer your specific questions, but I hope it helps. Tigard Public Library: Last year I worked with a local apartment complex that received free lunches. I went once a week to their playground/lunch area at the complex for bilingual story time. The food program was sponsored by the Beaverton School District. When I contacted the food program, they encouraged me to speak with the site manager since it was not a public location. I'm hoping to do the same this summer. Multnomah County Library BOOKS 2 U has served summer food sites for over ten years. We see all of our summer food sites every other week (during the summer) which equals about 5-6 visits. We visit sites at SUN schools, parks, low income housing sites, churches, Police Activity League, Boys & Girls Clubs and many other non-profits that provide a food program (both breakfast and lunch programs) during the summer. We provide books for both the adults and kids to checkout and the summer reading program (we act like a branch during the summer-we sign kids up and provide prizes directly to them). I consider the summer food program one of our most important BOOKS 2 U partners. Also, feel this summer they will be an even bigger part of our summer program as more families are having food problems. Wallowa County Library Community Connection offers a summer lunch program in the parks in the towns of Enterprise, Wallowa, Joseph, and Lostine. We provide literacy outreach programs at these sites that includes stories and an extension activity. The number of visits are tied to the remaining funding in our budget for the year. Our goal is to offer at least one program at each site per week. We try to use themes from the current summer reading program. At least once, children attending receive a free book to take home. La Pine Public Library I Work at the La Pine Public Library, which is part of the Deschutes Public Libraries. Here are the answers to your questions: 1) The library service is the Summer Reading Program and the Teen Summer Reading Program. We enroll the children and teens, and use their reading logs to help them earn their incentives (which we bring with us to the program). 2) The summer lunch program takes place at La Pine Elementary School. 3) Their program, Lunch and Learn, runs 5 days a week, usually from mid-June to mid-August. We will visit once a week on varying days. Ledding Public Library (Milwaukie) We do coordinate with the free summer lunch program in our area. In fact, we use our Ready to Read Grant $ to buy free books to give to all the kids who attend this program. We also promote the summer reading program while we are there (and then every kid gets to choose one free book to keep). This occurs at the school sites. Last year we went to three elementary schools and one housing project site. We went to each site once (even though the summer lunch was offered daily for two to three weeks at each site). Our goal this summer is to go to all six sites and give 600 kids a free book. The name of the summer food program is called "Project Summer." It is jointly sponsored by the North Clackamas School District; the State of Oregon; the U.S. Department of Agriculture; and the Oregon Hunger Task Force. Hillsboro Public Library 1) what library program or service do you tie to the summer food program, Our Libros outreach worker provides storytimes (English/Spanish depending on the audience) and shepherds the children through the summer reading program. 2) where does this occur (library, school, park, etc.) Park beside our branch library 3) how often (once a week, month, summer), and what the name of the summer food program is. Once a week during the summer Deschutes Public Library Deschutes Public Library provides bookmobile service, including Summer Reading program, that tie in with the Bend- La Pine School District's "Lunch and Learn" program. In La Pine, Sandy Irwin/DPL Branch Manager visit the La Pine Lunch and Learn (held at La Pine School) site regularly to promote DPL's Summer Reading Program Lunch and Learn programs are held either at a park or a school. The bookmobile visits Lunch and Learn sites weekly. Creswell Library We usually go to the park and read stories to kids during the summer at the same time as free meals are given out. I believe it is the statewide summer meals program. We plan to do this again this year. (Last year we were too busy to do it more than a couple of times but we did it the year before every week during the summer) Driftwood Public Library (Lincoln City) Driftwood Public Library is a drop site for the Lincoln City Food Pantry and has been for many years, last year we also included new board books from a Books To Babies program to be included in local food baskets- we intend to continue this year funds willing! Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This time-saving resource includes Thematic organization to make program planning easy Recommended books for each theme Easy-to-follow craft and flannelboard patterns Quick Tips boxes that enhance the early literacy component A unique addition to the programming shelf, this treasure trove of storytime tools is designed to help veteran librarians refresh and enliven ongoing programs, while providing novice storytime planners what they need to get started! (book description) *There are also storytime tips for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and all-ages/families. Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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All nominations should be sent to Curtis Kiefer, OYAN's Award Committee Chairperson, via email or post. Please also include the nominator's contact information in case of questions. Nominations must be received by Wednesday March 25, 2009. Email: curtis.kiefer at ci.corvallis.or.us Post: Curtis Kiefer, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330 OYAN will host an OYEA! Award reception at the OLA/WLA joint conference honoring all nominees. The winning individual, library, or organization will receive a $100 honorarium, an award plaque, and an optional scholarship if financial assistance is needed to attend the award reception. For a complete description of the award process, please see OLA Bylaws, Chapter 16B: http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=61066. The Awards Committee looks forward to hearing about the great work being done for teens in Oregon libraries! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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As you probably know, anyone in grades four through twelve in the Pacific Northwest who has read (or has heard read) at least two titles from a category of the list, is eligible to vote. Students may vote in any category if they have read two titles in that category. If a student had read two books in each of the three categories, they may vote in all three. You need not send actual ballots only the tally of votes. If you would like to review the titles or download ballots of bookmarks for voting, please go to the PNLA website at: http://www.pnla.org/yrca/index.htm Ruth and David Murray 860 S. Clematis Rd. West Linn, Oregon 97068 ruthanddave1 at comcast.net From susansm at multcolib.org Sat Mar 21 14:09:36 2009 From: susansm at multcolib.org (SMALLSREED Susan) Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:09:36 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] OYAN raffle tickets now available online! Message-ID: <87362AE512D87A4C9AACA090D52BD1B5DB7A06@EXCH1.co.multnomah.or.us> OYAN raffle tickets can be purchased online until 6 p.m. on March 31st. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets will also be available throughout the OLA Conference. Grand Prize winners will be announced at the Award Luncheon. You do not need to be present to win. To purchase: Go to the OLA/OYAN Division website - http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=61034. On the left navigation bar look for the "buy your raffle tickets online" link. Or, click now and go straight to the form: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=ola&formId=5 8141. Scroll down and take a look at this year's fabulous prizes. Many thanks to our donors for their generosity! As last year's winner of the Sylvia Beach Hotel weekend (and not eligible to win anything this year, boo hoo!) this is one of the best $5 purchases you'll make. Good Luck, Susan Susan J. 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Suggestions must include: 1.?Artists name 2. Some information about the artist 3.?A link to online examples of their work, and 4.?A brief statement explaining why they would create fabulous World Culture and Travel art.? ? Please send one email per artist recommendation to:?oregon.srp09 at yahoo..com ? Deadline is Friday, March 27th @ 5:00 pm. ? ? SUGGESTIONS: ? This is a ?Pie in the Ky? choice, but Lois Ehlert would be an awesome SRP artist I think. Market Day A Story Told with Folk Art Lois Ehlert ------------------------- ? Marjorie Priceman, author/illustrator of How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World ? ?Marjorie Priceman is the award winning author and illustrator of many picture books. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design, she made her debut in 1989 with Friend or Frog. ? Marjorie's illustrations enliven many fantastic stories through her use of bright watercolors and free flowing lines. In 1995, she won the Caldecott Honor for Zin! Zin! A Violin. The School Library Journal reviewed her work as "an inspired assortment of characters, who pose, prance, and float across the page and stage? the rich, swirling background colors change with each double-page spread. ? Using softer lines and more muted hues than usual, Marjorie illustrated Katie Couric's debut novel The Brand New Kid in 2000. In this story, "the artist captures a full gamut of emotion, particularly in the crabby faces of taunting classmates and a beaming portrait of Lazlo at the moment he makes his first real friend." (From the School Library Journal, 2000). ? After a sabbatical, Marjorie is right back to work on some new stories. Her next book, due out in the spring of 2004 is Katie Couric's second book entitled The Blue Ribbon Day. ? >From http://www.storybookart.com/meet_mpriceman.html ------------------------- ? Carolyn Garcia Carolyn works at Multnomah County Library?s Central Library in Circulation and also as an on-call library assistant. She does Story Stop in the Children?s Library and is in the process of being trained for age-specific storytimes. She?s the author/illustrator of the book Moonboy. ? You can see examples of her work at http://www.flickr.com/photos/7373968 at N04/sets/72157603690331370/ Her work is available for sale at Crafty Wonderland and she will be having a show at the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery in Salem in November. ? I love Carolyn?s art! Whether it?s drawn with a Bic pen or full color, her detailed drawings and paintings make me smile and would catch the eye of any child at who comes to a library. Any of her creations would be ready to travel the world! ------------------------- ? Artist's Name: Jan Brett http://www.janbrett.com/biography.htm ? Something About the Artist: According to Ms. Brett's biography she has over 34 million books in print. Her work is widely recognized, and many of her stories are based in other countries. Her work includes The Umbrella, Hedgie's Surprise and Berlioz the Bear. ? Link to Jan Brett's work: http://www.janbrett.com/index.html ? Why Ms. Brett is perfect for World Culture and Travel: Ms. Brett's biography acknowledges that her art is inspired by the countries she visits, and she finds travel a "constant inspiration."?Ms. Brett's work?has an intricate look and an international feel?that is perfect for our world and travel theme. ------------------------- ? Patricia Storms Additional information and online examples available here:? http://www..stormsillustration.com/ I?m recommending Patricia because of her unique ability to depict all races as delightful cartoons (see examples online) AND because she writes the Booklust Blog! ------------------------- ? How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World, by Marjorie Priceman.? Not sure if she is illustrator, but great pics.? ------------------------- ? Suggestions must include: 1. Artists name Rafael L?pez. 2. Some information about the artist The work of Rafael L?pez is a fusion of strong graphic style and magical symbolism. Growing up in Mexico City he was immersed in the rich cultural heritage and native color of street life. Influenced by Mexican surrealism, dichos and myths he developed a style with roots in these traditions. ? His international clients includes Amnesty International, Apple, Chicago Tribune, Harper Collins, IBM, Intel, Los Angeles Times, the Grammy Awards, and World Wildlife Fund to name a few. His work has been selected into multiple juried shows and his children's books have won 2 Americas Awards and a Pura Belpre Honor.. His 2008 poster Voz Unida was selected by the Obama/Biden campaign as an official poster at Artists for Obama. The Latino dance stamp he created for the United States Postal Services was featured on the cover of the commemorative stamp yearbook in 2006 and at a special exhibition at the Smithsonian called Trendsetters. His 2007 U.S.P.S. stamp celebrated an important legal case in equality of education called Mendez vs. Westminster . ? He envisioned and led the Urban Art Trail Project that transformed San Diego 's blighted East Village with colorful murals, sculptures and art installations and serves as a model of urban renewal that has been implemented in cities around the nation. Rafael divides his time between his studios in the colonial town of San Miguel de Allende , Mexico and a loft in downtown San Diego where he works and lives with his wife and son. ? 3.. A link to online examples of their work, http://www.rafaellopez.com/#/books 4. A brief statement explaining why they would create fabulous World Culture and Travel art. His art is beautiful, bright, appeals to both children and adults. Because of his Mexican heritage and influences he provides a broad? perspective. ------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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As stated in this letter, we have always been compliant to the laws, but as the law evolves (over time) the requirements have changed. So if you are looking to see if a product that was purchased in "07", for example, we were testing for lead on the surface, but not substrate lead (the ins and outs of the products) so it is very hard for me to tell you that they conform to the "09" laws as we did not test for that. Obviously, we could not guess what the laws will be, but can only go by what they are. I hope this helps. Best Regards PS. If I am not available, please feel free to contact Jim Connor (he is the one who wrote the attached letter) Kyle Duffney Operations Mgr. Rhode Island Novelty, Inc. kduffney at rinovelty.com www.rinovelty.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The preferred file format is .pdf?(but that can be worked out as well) and since we won't have time to edit please edit your information before you send it to be posted. ? I hope this is a useful tool for you and encourage you all to take a look and to share your great ideas. There are some folders already created and waiting for information on such topics as: book lists, crafty ideas, sample gameboards, and useful web sites. ? Don't forget, if you don't want to post your own info or are unable to we'll do it for you! ? Let's "Be Creative"! ? Krist Obrist 2009 CSD Summer Reading Chair Youth Services Librarian Monmouth Public Library 503-751-0182 kobrist at ci.monmouth.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bjtoewe at cityofsalem.net Thu Mar 26 12:19:56 2009 From: bjtoewe at cityofsalem.net (BJ Toewe) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:19:56 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] Fwd: US Toy Co & Kipp - lead content in toys References: Message-ID: <49CB72EB.9325.00B0.0@cityofsalem.net> Hi everyone, Here is the reply email from US Toy Company and a pdf from Kipp, both responses to my inquiries about the lead content in the toys and incentives that they sell. BJ Toewe Youth Services Manager Salem Public Library PO Box 14810 Salem, OR 97309 503-588-6039 bjtoewe at cityofsalem.net >>> "Stacy Gicante" 3/26/2009 10:37 AM >>> Dear Ms. Toewe, All toys ordered since the CPSCIA was passed are being tested for the full range of tests required. This is not only for lead but other "heavy metals", PHTHALATES, flammability, small parts, sharp edges, tec. As our inventory turns over, we expect to have documented tests which we will have online for all appropriate products. We are not testing to the current CPSCIA standards on lead but to the stricter 90 PPM standard which is where the US standard eventually will be. Many of our items were always made to the 90 PPM level as we sold them to Europe and that is the European EN71 standard. To our knowledge, all of our current inventory is in compliance with the CPSCIA. We did have some items we suspected had PHTHALATES and pulled those items from sale. Until the CPSCIA, there were not PHTHALATE requirements and items were not tested fort PHTHALATES as there were not standards to test against. The new CPSCIA regulates "substrate" lead for the first time. Up until the act was passed, nothing was tested for substrate lead. To our knowledge, our current inventory complies. The laws are constantly changing as new regulation come out. As you are aware, at first children's books were covered and now those from the last 20 years are not; at first sporting goods were covered and now they are not; etc. we have a full time person in the office that does nothing but keep track of the changing laws and our testing; as we carry over 20,000 items, this is no small task. As to the items purchased in 2008 before the CPSCIA was passed, we have no reason to believe any of them have either surface lead or substrate lead in excess of the current standards. However, there is not testing on substrate lead on those products. We only buy from the most respected factories. We go to those factories to see how the products are made and that standards are met for the working conditions we require (no child labor). The largest of these factories test the raw materials before processing, during processing and then afterward; we use an independent third party lab to verify the findings. 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Box 14810 Salem, OR 97309 503-589-2063 dwhite at cityofsalem.net From bjtoewe at cityofsalem.net Fri Mar 27 16:29:37 2009 From: bjtoewe at cityofsalem.net (BJ Toewe) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:29:37 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] Special Invitation from PLD for Weds, April 1 References: <49CC9776.93D1.00AF.0@cityofsalem.net> Message-ID: <49CCFEB4.9325.00B0.0@cityofsalem.net> The Public Library Division would like to extend a special invitation to anyone hanging around the Salem Conference Center Wednesday afternoon. You are welcome to attend the last portion of the Listen Up pre-conference to hear a short presentation by Recorded Books staff and then a special presentation by Johnny Heller, nationally known and award winning narrator of youth and adult books. Heller is also a stand-up comedian so it should prove to be an interesting and entertaining program. The doors will be open from 3:00-3:15 with the presentation starting at 3:15 and lasting until 4:30 or 4:30. Robin Beerbower OLA Public Library Division Chair rbeerbower at cityofsalem.net From vcampbell at ci.beaverton.or.us Mon Mar 30 09:31:14 2009 From: vcampbell at ci.beaverton.or.us (Victoria Campbell) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:31:14 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] Summer Internships at Beaverton City Library Message-ID: <0EB3C6FEC3D2CE43AB52AEC8F080C93F490FBD@cobexchange2.beaverton.bug.org> Hello We will have 3 internships this summer at the Beaverton City Library, two in children's and one in young adult. Please read more about them below if you are interested. Please forward this email to potential interested parties. Thanks, Victoria Campbell Beaverton City Library Young Adult Division Summer Reading Program Intern Job Overview Occupation: Intern Type: Summer Hours/Week: 12 (with occasional evening/weekend work) Salary: Unpaid Posted Date: March 25, 2009 Closing Date: Until Filled Start Date: May 26, 2009 (negotiable) End Date: August 28, 2009 (negotiable) Job Details Location: Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton, OR 97005 Description: Join Beaverton City Library for a fun-packed summer serving teens, grades 6-12! The Summer Reading Program Intern in Teen Services plays an integral part in implementing a yearly program that draws approximately 1,200 teens. The Teen Division SRP intern will be a general assistant to the Teen Services Librarians working on various projects to help ensure the success of the Summer Reading program, including: assisting with programming; designing & constructing displays & decorations; completing administrative tasks such as data entry, copying, phoning, prize processing; helping with reference & readers advisory projects; assisting with web projects; and other tasks to help promote and implement Teen Services and the Teen Summer Reading program. Qualifications: Self-motivated and able to work independently; Responsible and dependable; Organizational and time management skills; Willing to learn new skills and teach others; Able to complete tasks in a timely manner; Willing to complete tasks as assigned; Good people skills; computer proficient; advanced clerical skills; Previous work or volunteer experience in a library is helpful; Coursework in library science or secondary education is helpful. Benefits: *Gain experience working with teens *Build skills in program implementation, project completion, and leadership *Gain experience working within deadlines and established procedures *Receive a letter of reference upon successful completion of the Internship *Acquire samples for your professional portfolio *Enriched understanding of library service to the young adult population. ** Library school students will receive training in collection development. Application Procedure: Please send a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator, Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton, OR 97005 or email to jjohnson at ci.beaverton.or.us If you have questions call us at 503.526-3703. Visit our web site: www.beavertonlibrary.org/teens/ Employer Information Employer: Beaverton City Library, City of Beaverton Address: 12375 SW 5th Street City, State, Zip: Beaverton, OR 97005 Contact Information Contact: Jennifer Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator Phone Number: 503.526-3703 Email Address: jjohnson at ci.beaverton.or.us Position Title: Children's Division Summer Reading Program Intern Location: Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton, OR 97005 Department: Children's Division Supervisor: Children's Division Volunteer Coordinator Length of Commitment: May 26 to August 28, negotiable but must be available through August 16, 2009. (One position could work May 15 to August 15) Time Involvement: 20 hours/week, some weekend and/or evenings, negotiable. NOTE: We will select 2 Interns to cover Monday through Saturday each week. One intern must be available Wednesday afternoons. We also need someone who could work Tuesday mid-day or Thursday morning for community outreach. PURPOSE OF SRP INTERNSHIPS Join Beaverton City Library for a fun-packed summer! The Summer Reading Program Intern in Children's Services plays an integral part in implementing a yearly program that draws approximately 3000 children. Each spring we select an Intern who will grow and build their organizational and leadership skills as they coordinate the work of approximately 40 teen volunteers and help children in SRP activities. HOW THIS INTERNSHIP BENEFITS THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM INTERN *The Intern will have an opportunity to put theory into practice as they apply what they have learned in education, psychology, and communications classes. *The Intern will build skills in program implementation. *The intern will gain experience working within deadlines. *The Intern will receive a letter of reference upon successful completion of the Internship, up to 240 hours of volunteer experience in a public service setting. *The Intern may take digital photos of programs and activities for their professional portfolio. Digital photos may be duplicated for use in the Children's Services Web Page. (With signed consent forms on file for adults and children photographed) HOW THIS INTERNSHIP BENEFITS THE BEAVERTON CITY LIBRARY CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIVISION *Provides the public the opportunity to experience receiving services from trained teens and college students who desire to serve the community *Contributes to the efforts of a very active Youth Services staff as they implement the Summer Reading Program. *Provide much-needed assistance with direct customer service related to signing children up for SRP, answering questions about the program, and giving out prizes to children who complete their reading. Under the supervision of the Librarian on duty, help children with computers, answer directional questions, and assist volunteers who have questions or concerns. *Complete special projects that will augment the work of professional staff. Examples: maintain the SRP prize book collection; prepare craft materials; run errands related to SRP events; shelve heavily circulating materials in the Children's Area, and train volunteers to complete these tasks. Position Summary: The Children's Division SRP intern will be a general assistant to the Children's Librarians working on various projects to help ensure the success of the Summer Reading program. The Intern will schedule, train, and supervise volunteers during the summer months and oversee implementation of weekly SRP performances. The program includes reading incentives and fun programs. Major Responsibilities: Organizes and establishes a time schedule for volunteers to work prearranged hours; coordinates and schedules volunteers to work assigned hours; learns and then teaches skills to volunteers for specific tasks; provides direct supervision to teen volunteers during their shifts. The intern will train volunteers how to register children for the reading program, shelve materials in the Children's Area, help with library programs for children, and set up library displays. S/he will learn how to recognize learning styles and talents of volunteers and use this knowledge to assign appropriate tasks. Interns will interact directly with children through community storytimes. The SRP Intern will work on various projects promoting and implementing the summer reading program including large group activities, display work, and data entry. ** Library school students will receive training in collection development. Qualifications: Self-motivated and able to work independently Responsible and dependable Organizational and time management skills Willing to learn new skills and teach others Able to complete tasks in a timely manner Willing to complete tasks as assigned Good people skills; computer proficient; advanced clerical skills Previous work or volunteer experience with children and teens, or customer service is helpful. Have Questions? Contact Jennifer Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator, 503-526-3703 or jjohnson at ci.beaverton.or.us Want to learn more about Beaverton City Library? Visit our website at www.beavertonlibrary.org Want to Apply? Please send a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator, Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton, OR 97005 or email to jjohnson at ci.beaverton.or.us Deadline: Until filled. 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