ERIC ED429617: Readers on the Prowl: Florida Library Youth Program Manual.

200 Pages·1998·2.8 MB·English

by  ERIC

DOCUMENT RESUME
IR 057 343
ED 429 617
Johnson, Margie, Comp.; Cook, Ann, Comp.; O'Reilly, Lesley,
AUTHOR
Comp.
Readers on the Prowl: Florida Library Youth Program Manual.
TITLE
Florida State Library, Tallahassee.
INSTITUTION
1998-00-00
PUB DATE
200p.; For the "Sensational Summers" document, see IR 057
NOTE
342.
Reference Materials
Non-Classroom (055)
Guides
PUB TYPE
Bibliographies (131)
MF01/PC08 Plus Postage.
EDRS PRICE
Annotated Bibliographies; Childrens Libraries; *Childrens
DESCRIPTORS
Literature; Creative Activities; Elementary Education;
Games; *Library Services; Multimedia Materials; *Outreach
Programs; Program Development; Program Evaluation; *Public
Libraries; *Reading Programs; Resource Materials; *Summer
Programs; Videotape Recordings
Florida; Web Sites
IDENTIFIERS
ABSTRACT
This manual is designed to accompany the 1999 Florida
Library Youth Program, focusing on the theme of the library as a destination.
This introductory section of the manual contains: an overview of the program
that discusses basic philosophy, outreach to children in poverty, age and
ability levels, and materials and incentives; a schedule of workshops; an
adaptation of a puppet show; public service announcements; description of a
promotional video, as well as a sample release form; program evaluation form;
and a discussion of outreach library programming for school age children. The
remainder of the manual consists of annotated bibliographies, divided by
seven themes--"Strange New Worlds," "Map It Out," "Wild Places," "Winner's
Circle," "Center Stage," "Cutting Edge," "Art Is Everywhere," and "Traveling
Companions." Each thematic bibliography includes: books and stories; poetry,
including riddles and jokes; "fun stuff," i.e., music, crafts, and
activities; community and professional resources; computer resources,
including CD-ROMs and World Wide Web sites; and films and videos, A game
sheet is also included at the end of each section. Game answer sheets and an
index are provided at the end of the manual.
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FLORIDA LIBRARY YOUTH PROGRAM
MANUAL
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1999 FLORIDA LIBRARY YOUTH PROGRAM
READERS ON THE PROWL
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Made possible through a grant funded by the
Library Services and Technology Act
And administered by the State Library of Florida
Manual Compiled and Edited by
Margie Johnson, Ann Cook and Lesley O'Reilly
Youth Services Librarians
Seminole County Public Library System
From ideas and information contributed by the
Florida Library Youth Program Planning Committee
Carolann Abramoff
Pasco County Library
Cindy Birden - West Florida Regional Library
Karen Evans - Broward County Libraries
Nancy Gear - Volusia County Public Library
Sarabeth Kalajian - Sdrasota County Libraries
Ginger McClure - Heartland Library Cooperative/
Highlands County Library
St. Johns County Library
Valerie Peischel
Gladys Roberts - Polk County Library Cooperative/Bartow Public Library
Sue Wright - Orange County Library
State Library of Florida
Carol Fiore
DIVISION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Sandra B. Mortham
Secretary of State
The contents of this manual were developed under
a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library
Services. However, the contents do not
necessarily represent the policy of the Institute
of Museum and Library Services, and you should
not assume endorsement by the Federal
Government.
This publication is available in alternative
formats upon request.
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.TAB,LE OF CONTENTS
1999 FLORIDA LIBRARY YOUTH PROGRAM
Letter from Barratt Wilkins, State Librarian
Schedule of Workshops
VII
Introduction
IX
Acknowledgements
XIX
Using This Manual
XXI
Puppet Show "Little Crab And His Magic Eyes"
XXIII
Public Service Announcements
x)oa
Promotional Video
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Evaluation Form
XLI
Portable Programming
XLV
Culturally Diverse Programming.
LVII
READERS ON THE PROWL
STRAN6E NEW WORLDS
1
Books and Stories
3
Poetry Break
9
Fun Stuff (Music, Crafts, Activities)
10
Community and Professional
12
Computer Stuff (CD-ROM and Websites)
13
Films and Video
14
Game sheet
17
MAP IT OUT
19
Books and Stories
21
,Poetry Break
26
Fun Stuff (Music, Crafts, Activities)
27
Community and Professional
29
Computer Stuff (CD-ROM and Websites)
30
30
Films and Video
Game sheet
33
WILD PLACES
35
37
Books and Stories
Poetry Break
43
Fun Stuff (Music, Crafts, Activities)
45
47
Community and Professional
49
Computer Stuff (CD-ROM and Websites)
50
Films and Video
55
Game sheet
WINNER'S CIRCLE
57
Books and Stories
59
Poetry Break
65
Fun Stuff (Music, Crafts, Activities)
67
Community and Professional
69
Computer Stuff (CD-ROM and Websites)
69
Films and Video
71
73
Game sheet
CENTER STAGE
75
77
Books and Stories
Poetry Break
83
Fun Stuff (Music, Crafts, Activities)
84
87
Community and Professional.
Computer Stuff (CD-ROM and Websites)
88
Films and Video
90
93
Game sheet
CUTTING EDGE
95
97
Books and Stories
Poetry Break
101
Fun Stuff (Music, Crafts, Activities)
102
Community and Professional
103
Computer Stuff (CD-ROM and Websites)
104
Films and Video
105
Game sheets
109
ART IS EVERYWHERE
113
Books and Stories
115
Poetry Break
121
Fun Stuff (Music, Crafts, Activities)
122
125
Community and Professional
Computer Stuff (Cb-ROM and Websites)
127
Films and Video
128
Game sheet
131
TRAVELING COMPANIONS
133
Books and Stories
135
Poetry Break
140
Fun Stuff (Music, Crafts, Activities)
140
142
Community and Professional
Computer Stuff (CD-ROM and Websites)
142
Films and Video
143
147
Game sheet
ANSWER SHEETS
149
INDEX
155
OFLORIDA STATE ARCHIVES
OSTATE UBRARY OF FLORIDA
[phone]
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
SAN: 303-2051
FAX: [phone]
OLEGISLATIVE LIBRARY SERVICE
ORECORDS MANAGEMENT
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[phone]
SERVICES
Sandra B. Mortham
FAX: [phone]
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Secretary of State
DIVISION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
R.A. Gray Building
Tallshassee, Florida 32399-0250
December 1998
Dear Youth Librarian:
We are extremely pleased that the State Library of Florida is once again able to bring the
children of Florida and their families the Florida Library Youth Program (FLYP). This long-running
program remains vigorous and progressive through your efforts and support.
As you are aware, the State Library of Florida has completed the transition from the Library
Services and Construction Act, which has funded this program for many years, to having FLYP funded
by the Library Services and Technology Act, the new federal legislation that provides some support for
statewide and local library programs. With this change in funding, there comes a change in philosophy
and focus in many of our statewide programs, including FLYP. To comply with the intent of this
federal program that funds our successful Florida Library Youth Program, we have made significant
changes in program to focus on children in poverty and people having difficulty using libraries. While
we realize that this new philosophy may place an added burden on staff in providing programs and
services in outreach locations, we all know that this action is necessary to build a new generation of
readers and library users.
I am aware of the important role you play in developing a love of reading and books in the
young people of our state. We can accomplish this goal, along with our more urgent goal of promoting
literacy by your continued involvement in the Florida Library Youth Program. Without your
dedication, this program, funded by the Library Services and Technology Act, would not be the
success it is.
As we continue our second quarter century of service through this program, I would like to
take this opportunity to thank you for your fine efforts to provide a varied, quality program of library
service to the youth of the Sunshine State and to encourage you and your staff to participate fully in this
year's program.
merely,
arratt Wilkins
State Librarian
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SCHEDULE OF WORKSHOPS
1999 FLORIDA LIBRARY YOUTH PROGRAM
READERS ON THE PROWL
WORKSHOP LOCATION
WORKSHOP
ADDRESS
DATE
North Regional/Broward Community College Library
Monday
1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard
February 8
Building 62
Coconut Creek
Lee County Library System
Wednesday
South County Regional Library
February 10
21100 Three Oaks Parkway
Estero
Pasco County Library System
Friday
Hudson Regional Library
February 12
8012 Library Road
Hudson
W. T. Neal Center
Wednesday
1424 N. Pear Street
February 17
Highway 69
Blountstown
Southeast Regional Library
Friday
10599 Deerwood Park Boulevard
February 19
Jacksonville
Central Brevard Library and Reference Center
Tuesday
308 Forrest Avenue
February 23
Cocoa
WITH YOU!
PLEASE BRING YOUR MANUAL
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SERVE AS THE AGENDA FOR THE DAY
Registration and get acquainted -- Now is your time to meet
9:00 a.m.
your colleagues and to start browsing the exhibits.
Workshop begins
a.m.
9:30
Break - Take time to browse the exhibits
11:00 a.m.
Share your ideas with colleagues old and new
Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Workshop resumes -- Please return promptly
2:00 p.m.
Workshop adjourns. Return home safely with lots of new ideas!
3:30 p.m.
Please remember to preregister for the workshops.
Contact Sena Heiman or Carole Fiore at the State Library for further details.
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VII*.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 1999 Florida Library Youth Program. This Program,
funded by the federal Library Services and Technology Act grant funds, is
an extension of the highly successful and long running Florida Summer
Library Program. Everryear as we evaluate the past year's program, we
look towards the future and seek ways to make this Program responsive to
the trends and developments that public libraries face in serving youth.
For the past several years, we have been hearing that youth librarians
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in many areas of the state were trying to respond to the need to provide
programs for school-age chidren at times other than the traditional summer
vacation. Many counties have been experimenting with year-round schools
and public libraries need to be able to provide programs similar to the
successful Summer Library Program at other times of the year. Thus, the
idea of the Florida Library Youth Program was born.
While this is not really new, the Florida Library Youth Program, by
removing the word "Summer'from the promotional materials, provides local
libraries with the added flexibility of being able to use the promotional
materials and program ideas year round.
Our theme this year, Readers on the Prowl, focuses on the library as a
destination and features many parts of library collections. Margie Johnson,
Ann Cook and Lesley O'Reilly, all from the Seminole County Library System,
with the assistance of the Florida Library Youth Program Planning
Committee, have compiled this manual and will be presenting the staff
development and training workshops that are an integral part of the
Program. They have created a flexible program that will allow each library
to deliver the appropriate level of service for their patrons and clients:
FLORIbA LIBRARY YOUTH PROGRAM
BASIC PHILOSOPHY - While our basic philosophy and goals remain
similar to that of previous years, we have made adjustments in our target
audience to parallel the intent of the Library Services and Technology Act,
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