KAREN CREENAN, Executive Director
Information on State Aid for Public Library Construction for 2002/2003 is in the delivery bag for your library’s next delivery. Please note the November 11th deadline!
ROBERT McLAUGHLIN, Cataloging Services
Finger Lakes has a large bin that we used to store book pockets available for any library that would like to come and carry it away. It measures roughly 5’ wide x 2 ˝’ deep x 2 ˝ high. It used to be originally used to store IBM punch cards, and it looks like standard 1960s Steelcase office furniture. If you’re interested, let me know – maybe it will still be here for you to view at the next System meeting. Remember though, that it will be your responsibility to take it off our hands – we can not transport it to you.
DIANA McFARLAND, Youth Services Coordinator
Going Hog Wild!!
From PUBLIC LIBRARIES SEPT/OCT 2002, p. 247:
The Main ToledoLucas County (Ohio) Public Library and several branches have pigged out on reading with Daisy, the potbellied pig. In celebration of National Library Week, Main Library and several branch libraries welcomed Farmer Paul Minor and his famous potbellied pig, Daisy, for a "Pig Out on Reading" celebration.Daisy is a housebroken Vietnamese potbellied pig who lives indoors with Farmer Paul and his wife. She sleeps in a kingsized bed with them and travels in her own stroller. Daisy's favorite book is All Pigs Are Beautiful. Daisy and Farmer Paul are crossing the country to promote reading. Farmer Paul read Daisy's favorite book to the audience. Daisy and Farmer Paul also answered questions and gave children the opportunity to get up close and pet Daisy during the program. Main Library's children's library manager Nancy Eames puckered up and gave Daisy a smooch in exchange for the children to pledge that they would read more books and watch less TV.
For more information, contact Chris Kozak, media relations officer, at (419) 2595381.
Drive to Read
From NYLINE:
Dear Colleague:
How can you help fuel teens' imaginations about reading and promote our nation's libraries and librarians at the same time? By participating in Drive to Read @ your library, a program developed by the American Library Association and Morningstar Foods Inc., maker of Hershey's Milk, as part of The Campaign for America's Libraries.Drive to Read @ your library is entering its second lap and we want you in the driver's seat. This year's program will launch in mid-November and will run until March 14, 2003.
Teens across the country will be invited to talk about their favorite literary heroes. They will be encouraged to select a title from the Young Adult Library Services Association's (YALSA) 2002 Best Book for Young Adults and then submit an entry describing which characters seem most heroic to them. Teens may work alone or in teams up to four and are encouraged to be creative in their submissions. They can write an essay, monologue or poem; paint a mural; or produce a video for example - it's entirely up to them.
The winning student(s) and the sponsoring librarian get to race down to Miami in spring 2003 and meet program spokesperson and NASCAR driver Ward Burton, winner of the 2002 Daytona 500!
And there are added bonuses this year. The first 100 librarians to register for the program will receive coupons for free Hershey's Milk. There also will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for libraries that submit the best local promotion of the Drive to Read program.
• 1st Prize: A visit from 53' of Chocolate. The 53-foot wall of chocolate is just a small part of a full-interactive exhibit housed in a customized tractor trailer. Experience the sights and sounds of the stage area - featuring new and exciting music and videos displayed on 44-inch television monitors. Four activity tents flanking either side of the trailer offer video game stations and traditional carnival-style games featuring Hershey's Milk and Milkshake bottles.
• 2nd Prize: A month's supply of Hershey's Milk delivered to the library
• 3rd Prize: 100 Drive to Read @ your library t-shirts
So start your engines:
? Check out www.ala.org/@yourlibrary or www.hersheysmilk.com/events/drivetoread early this fall for all the program details. Resources and promotional ideas for libraries will be available online, including sample press materials, artwork, programming tips and more.? Begin thinking now of award-winning publicity ideas that can help you win the race.
? Plan to sponsor a team of students in your community.
Last year, nearly 1000 libraries nationwide requested information about the Drive to Read @ your library program. Don't be left out - Drive to Read is a great opportunity to conduct outreach to teens through your library or school library media center in a fun and creative way.
For more information about The Campaign for America's Libraries, check out the Web site at www.ala.org/@yourlibrary.
Sincerely,
Caryn Sipos, President, Young Adult Library Services Association
Nancy P. Zimmerman, President, American Association of School LibrariansNew York State Library Announces Parent and Child Library Services Grants for 2002-2003
From NYLINE:
New York State Librarian and Assistant Commissioner for Libraries, Janet M. Welch, announced today that the New York State Library has awarded $300,000 in 2002-03 State funds for 16 Parent and Child Library Services Grants to local public libraries. Some 47 public libraries and library branches across the State will partner with numerous community agencies. Using a variety of tools such as computers, music, math, science, stories and books, funded projects will help develop literacy and parenting skills as well as the enjoyment of reading and libraries.
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If you’d like to see the projects awarded grants, please contact me at dianam@flls.org, or x. 27.MARISA IACOBUCCI, Adult Services Coordinator
Still on vacation!!!