Hi all, Do any libraries offer Grand Prizes for Summer Reading Programs? If so, what sort of prizes are they? Regards, Samuel Latini Supervising Librarian Carteret Public Library 100 Cooke Avenue Carteret, NJ 07008 Tel 732 541-3830 Fax 732 541-6948 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following information is a reminder of your current mailing list subscription: You are subscribed to [list_name] using exam...@example.com You may automatically unsubscribe from this list at ...Continue Reading

Hi Sharon,   You had mentioned a panel about grants. I would be willing to participate. I've gotten my library an arts grant and a Target grant for several years. I can also address other resources (free food, merchandise, etc), as well as some grant writing tips and basic information.   I am always happy to talk about Jewish books. If there is a multi-cultural panel, I would be glad to participate.   Regards, Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries - ...Continue Reading

The annual Youth Services Forum for youth services librarians will take place in fall 2010 but will only be a 1/2 day program. The date and location is still to be determined. Since it is increasingly difficult for many of you to get out of your libraries, we want to offer programs that will make it worth your time and effort to attend. We are trying to offer those that will also be very useful to you in your job. The theme this year is "Youth Services in Tough Times." I need your help with suggestions for ...Continue Reading

Hi, Is there a link form the bccls page, bccls visor or teens? I looked for it, but couldn't find it.  Sally Shabouk Youth Services Librarian Glen Ridge Public Library   (973) 748-5482 x 347ssha...@yahoo.com ****************************************************************************** "Reading does it all,"  good help and fun companions ; or when life is hard to take  "Reading Changes Everything"  check it out on:   http://libkidsread.wordpress.com/  *From:* ...Continue Reading

Please excuse the cross postings: The online voting for the 2011 Garden State Teen Book Award is now live! Direct teens to: http://www.bccls.org/gstba/2011/ A big thanks goes to Guy Dobson at the BCCLS office. For ballots, annotations, and past winners please visit: http://njla.pbworks.com/Garden-State-Teen-Book-Awards A final thanks to Kate Vasilik, Saleena Davidson, Sandi Cronce, and Betsy Young for all their hard work. Have a wonderful summer. ...Continue Reading

Hi, I'm looking for a good teacher of Bakugan. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks, Lisa Spatucci ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by Proofpoint Protection Server for the presence ...Continue Reading

I have used Follett for several years.  They are great with good customer service! ----- Original Message ----- *From:* Joan Vicari *To:* njy...@njstatelib.org *Sent:* Friday, May 21, 2010 10:31 AM *Subject:* [njyac] Follett Used books Hello, Has anyone purchased used books from Follett? If so, what were your experiences? Thanks, Joan Vicari Ocean City High School Library ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following inf ...Continue Reading

Thanks!   Perhaps there aren't any locations for the Corps lakes with Recreation in NJ, but because NJ is spelled incorrectly (New Jersery) on the drop down menu  http://www.corpslakes.us ! If anyone finds some information on locations, let me know! Thanks :-) Keisha Keisha M. Miller, MSILS candidate South Orange Public Library 65 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079 P: 973.762.0230 E: KMil...@sopl.org F: 973.762.1469 website: www.sopl.org "Knowledge is free at the library, just bring ...Continue Reading

FYI, If possible, would you have some copies of these flyers in your libraries for any families in your communities that might need them? I said I would help NJ Family Care get the word out about this. Thanks very much, Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Consultant, NJSL The state of New Jersey decided to mail express lane application for NJ FamilyCare to parents who indicated on their 2009 state tax return that they had an uninsured child in their home. The mailings have started in batches of 9,000 per week. Given the ...Continue Reading

Yes.   Very good Joan.....my rep is Tom Roche -  1-888-511-5114  ext.  3796/  tom....@flr.follett.com    He has helped assemble orders and will come into your school and help you set  up an account. Hope this helps   Patricia Mrs. Patricia Hart Chakeres, MLS Librarian Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy 310 Cherry Street Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Office: 908-436-6097FAX (908)436-6082chak...@elizabeth.k12.nj.usThe more that you read,the more things you will k ...Continue Reading