HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 1, 1994TO:
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NOVEMBER OPERATIONAL REPORT
M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director
Marsha Tubbs, Children's Librarian
December 1, 1994
November Operational Report
November had a number of highlights, including the 75th Anniversary of National Children's Book
Week, We took the slogan "Read Across Amedca" and transformed the bulletin boards into very large
pictures made from the states of the U.S. (A sort of puzzle approach.) Patrons were given the option
of answering quiz questions for prizes. Most felt the display was wonderful and unique but opted to
not participate in the quiz. Some thought the quiz too difficult, others felt challenged. Overall, it was
interesting to hear adults and children discussing "Which state was the clown's hat?".
STORYTIME: Fall session ended this month and I believe they were a big success. Costumes and
special activities announced in advance helped to keep everyone interested and coming back. Illness
affected attendance during the last 2 sessions. Plans are underway for Holiday storytime beginning
December 6.
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY: The Learning Center Librarian at Valley View asked me to read to a
class in the library. ! met the 3rd grade class on Tuesday, November 15 and read A.iob for Wittilda
by Caralyn Buechner. I received many compliments, the children thought I "should do voices for the
movies", high praise indeed for an amateur.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL: I was also asked to participate as a storyteller for 2 speech
classes at the Senior High School. I told Sam's sandwich and read There's a niqhtmare in my closet.
Both were well-received, though it was unnerving to be analyzed before, dudng, and after telling a
story. I believe the classes benefitted and that I made a respectable appearance on behalf of the
library. This is not an experience I would like to repeat, but ! felt that the request may come again and
the library could benefit from the Columbia Heights High School and Columbia Heights Public Library
contact.
Plans are underway for the Winter Reading Club "Pagemaster". I think we have a winner here! I have
been contacting local businesses requesting donations for incentives. Thus far I have strong
possibilities from: Pizza Hut (free pizza)
Rainbow (video rentals)
K-Mart (gift certificates)
I plan to contact Title Wave, Target and some movie theaters as well. Kelly has done a great job of
putting together booklists to accompany the reading club. Fantasy a Booklist is being printed now at
Columbia Heights High School through a cooperative program with our page Heather Cook. Heather
is in an advanced printing course and will be using some of our designs for course credit. I am anxious
to see the final result.
NEXT MONTH:
Holiday Storytime and Crafts
Marsha & Mickey at Disneyland
(I can't wait)