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Reports on the online summer reading program for teenagers launched by the Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. Details of the summer reading program; Number of young people who signed up for the program in 2002; Importance of the program.

The article focuses on the history of discrimination faced by African Americans in public libraries along with the information on the works of Congressman John Lewis. It mentions that steel magnate Andrew Carnegie established public library in Atlanta in 1902 but it was closed to Black people. It also mentions that the Negro Women's Voters League met at the Auburn Avenue Branch Library to plan voter registration and join efforts to desegregate the Atlanta library system.

The article offers tips to public libraries on how to develop potential writers. Topics discussed include libraries' hosting of creative writing workshops for children and adults, educational consultant Janice J. Beaty's comment on encouraging scribbling at an early state of children's development and stages of drawing and writing that young children experience.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of organizing the Teen MakerSpace outreach program at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County in Ohio.

Presents information about an exhibit of the art of Caldecott-medalist Ed Young at the Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library in New York City. Consideration of the art produced by Young for the film 'Sakaka and the Thousand Paper Cranes.'

The article discusses the online offerings by public libraries in the U.S. in the middle of COVID-19 pandemic in summer of 2020. Topics covered include the move by Scottsville Library in Scottsville, Virginia to go virtual with its programming according to branch manager Megan England, the main goal at the Normal (Illinois) Public Library to make sure that young patrons keep reading this summer, and common concern among librarians who are trying to keep summer programs afloat strictly online.

The article discusses the growing number of homeschool children in the U.S. for whom libraries are key resources, as of March 2020. Topics include the misconceptions of people about homeschooling according to Adrienne Pettinelli, author of "Helping Homeschoolers in the Library," the popularity of homeschooling in rural areas, and importance of public libraries for homeschooling families according to Ramiro Salazar, library director for the San Antonio Public Library (SAPL).

Reports on the funds received by the Spartanburg County Public Library in South Carolina from the South Carolina State Library to continue its parenting program in which parents of preschool children are encouraged to read to their children. Development of the Parent Awareness of the Importance of Reading (PAIR); Activities of the PAIR program.

The article offers information on offerings by several libraries in the U.S. for families in summer 2019. These include the summer programming at the Grayslake Area (Illinois) Public Library (GAPL) with a family-friendly launch party, the third annual family tie-dye event to be hosted by Michigan's Clinton-Macomb Public Library (CMPL), and a family-style Maker Camp to be offered by the Library Station.

Focuses on a teenager who threatened U.S. President George W. Bush through an e-mail from the Vinton Library in Vinton, Virginia in 2004. Efforts of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation in tracing the e-mail; Punishment received by the teenager; Ruling by Roanoke County Juvenile and Domestic Relations' Judge Joseph Bounds on the case.

Focuses on the circulation of young adult books at the Patchogue-Medford Library in New York. Comment of Barbara Hoffman, head of the YA department, about the idea for a "robot" named R2-Read2; Mention of the BookWhiz software program, produced by the Educational Testing Service; Credit given to Maryann Still for her role in the project; The addition of a voice card for the robot.

Reports on developments concerning libraries in North America as of October 1986. Details of the Great Paper Fly-Off activity of the Winnipeg Library in Manitoba; Support of the San Diego Padres baseball team to the Serra Cooperative Library System; Theme of the summer reading program of the Broad Valleys Federation of Libraries on Montana.

Describes the Story Writing and Recording program of the Plainville Public Library in Connecticut. Aim of accumulating a circulating cassette collection with original stories; Format and content of the recordings; Uses of the books and cassettes.

Reports on the cooperative program of the San Bernardino Public Library with an Air Force Base, a school district and a local Burger King in San Bernardino, California. Promotion of reading for children; Staff exchanges; Use of the library's microcomputers for the San Bernardino Unified School District's proficiency testing program.

Reports on children activities set up by several public libraries in the United States aimed to bring out creativity, learn about crafts and recycling. Pillow designs using fabric crayons; Quilts from the Patchwork Summer Reading Club; Soap boxes used for storing back issues of magazines.

The article focuses on the 2019 space-themed summer programming at various libraries in the U.S. These include the Camden County, New Jersey Public Library, which is being planned by senior youth services librarian Lisa Brandenburg, the Southwick, Massachussetts Public Library SPL, and the Chicago Public Library.

The article offers the author's insights regarding their development of a teen maker space at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, Ohio in 2015. The author mentions several materials they used for creating the space such as circulating maker kits with Snap Circuits, LEGO toys, and stop-motion animation materials. She discusses several things they learned from the maker space such as digital photography, robotics, and vinyl cutting and 3D printing.

Reports that in February 1991, demonstrators gathered at the main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library to protest the closing of three library systems due to city budget cuts. Problems caused when a library is closed more days then it is open.

The article presents tips on library management based on the author's experience at implementing the Teen MakerSpace station program at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, Ohio. Librarians are encouraged to combine arts, crafts and technologies, create new concepts and spaces for teenagers and maximize creativity. Other activities that can be implement under the program are described.

Highlights the significance of periodicals to the Los Angeles Public Library in California. Physical condition of the library's periodical collection; Types of magazines that must be included in every libraries; Implications of having a broad magazine collection; Reviews of several periodicals.

Features several public libraries in the U.S. that offer various services to teenagers, such as job-readiness training. Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County in Charlotte, North Carolina; Queens Borough Public Library in Laurelton, New York, New York; Tucson-Pima Public Library in Valencia, Arizona. INSET: Heavy Metal and Mad Hatters.

Focuses on constructing Web sites for children's libraries. View that many school and public library Web sites are unattractive and ineffective; Advice to create a standard template to ensure that every page is consistent in layout and style; Importance of finding out what library users want from the Web site; Organization of text.

This article presents an update on personnel changes and people in the U.S. library science field as of February 1989. Mary Ellen Bolton, formerly children's librarian, Ropkins Branch, Hartford Public Library, is now children's librarian at Pine Hills Branch Library, Albany, New York. Ann Hornak, assistant director of the Houston Public Library System, retired after 39 years of service. During her tenure as director of the library's Juvenile Division, she presented weekly stories on KXYZ radio's program, The Pirate Game. Jennifer Murphy, a graduate of the State University of New York-Albany School of Information Science & Policy, is now children's librarian, Children's Room, Albany Public Library. Evelyn Shaevel, executive director of the Young Adult Services Division of the American Library Association (ALA), has been appointed marketing director, ALA Publishing Services. She also became acting executive director for the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies in January 1987.

This section highlights several lectures and conferences in the education and literature fields in the U.S. from February to April 1989. The New York Public Library has planned a series of six lectures on World of Childhood: The Art and Craft of Writing for Children. It will be held throughout February and March at the Celeste Bartos Forum. On March 10-11, 1989, the Simmons College Symposium on Recruiting, Educating, and Training Cataloging Librarians: Solving the Problems will take place, funded by a grant from the Council on Library Resources. The keynote speaker will be Robert M. Hayes, dean of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of California, Los Angeles. The 10th Annual Sacramento Literature Symposium will be held on April 1, 1989 at the Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College, Rocklin, California. Its topic is Reading for the Love of It. Perspective in Children's Literature is the theme of a conference for teachers, librarians, writers, illustrators, parents and students, to be held at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst on April 8, 1989.

Reports on the young adult browsing collection set up by the Kankakee Public Library in Illinois. Problems encountered by young adults in acquiring library services; Reasons behind the library's decision to start the browsing collection project; Importance of encouraging young adults to read.

Reports that the New York Public Library in New York City is circulating videocasettes from the Donnell Film Library.

Reports on the Bookmobile Department of the Grand Rapids Public Library's song and dance routine, called the 'Book Revue' to promote library books to school children. Activities presented at the vaudeville show; Indications of the show's success; Bookmobile's presentation of the 'Al the Computer' show.

The article presents an interview with children's literature critic Ethel Heins. In the interview Heins discusses her childhood and early experiences with books, her work as a children's librarian in the public libraries of New York City and Boston, Massachusetts, her marriage to and work with Paul Heins, and her work as a book editor.

The article presents the 1992 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award acceptance speech from Marcia Brown. The Wilder award honors a children's author for their body of work. She says that some of her first books were inspired by her love of the children's story hour at the New York Public Library. She describes her childhood in upstate New York and talks about Wilder's books.

Considers that if public libraries are going to convert to the use of online catalogs for public access, it is important to look carefully at the use of the catalogs by children. Presents three tests developed to measure children's skills and their understanding of and preferences in the use of the card catalog versus the touch screen online catalog; Methods behind the testing.

This article describes how puppetry is an important aspect of children's programming at the Austin Public Library in Austin, Texas, and examines its impact among all library patrons. The library is distinguished by its extraordinarily active puppetry program with many skilled and experienced puppeteers. Fifteen to 20 shows are performed annually; multiple performances are presented at each showing. Until the mid-1970s, children's librarians in the system developed and performed their own puppet shows according to their individual interests and talents; in general, materials and ideas were not shared among librarians in other branches. This all changed in the late 1970s, when the office of Program Development was formed. at that time the library compromised a Central Library, 13 branches, and a single bookmobile. The library decided to develop a new puppet show for each month. Individual librarians choose mascot puppets to participate in conventional story hours. A mascot puppet develops a unique personality. The more elaborate shows, performed on a stage, require a considerable investment of staff time. New puppet shows continue to be developed at the library. The audience reaction is the key to success every story.

Reports on the establishment and maintenance of school, academic and public libraries and library training programs in the United States. Development of skills through library programs at all levels of education; Funds for reinforcing library programs and collections; Training programs for teachers and administrators in the use of libraries and library materials.

Features the Porter Public Library in Westlake, Ohio. Range of cable television programs for children produced by the public library; Cooperative venture with a local cable station to produce television shows; Description of the television shows produced by the public library.

Reports on the success of ComputerTown, USA! (CTUSA!), a computer literacy project funded by the United States National Science Foundation. Holding of computer-related activities at the Menlo Park Public Library in California; History; Goals of the project. INSET: World of Personal Computers..

Focuses on the problems faced by public libraries in the United States in the present . Euphemism used by several publishers to describe book titles that will probably never appear in print again; Factors attributing to problems encountered by public libraries in the present; Thoughts for publishers in order for them to help solve problems currently faced by public libraries.

Focuses on the puppet circulation program of the Tredyffrin Public Library in Strafford-Wayne, Pennsylvania. Impact made by incorporating puppets into the library system on children; Publicity scheme used to promote the program; Overview on the puppet cataloging method used by the library.

Examines potentials of the videodisc technology for school and public libraries. Characteristics of a videodisc; Advantages of the storage capacities of discs; Companies involved with the research and development of videodisc technology.

Examines children's services in public libraries. Literature of children's library service; Significance of the roles of coordinators and supervisors of children's services in major public library systems; Recommended ways to prevent the trend towards central libraries.

The article focuses on the work of public librarians in the U.S. in helping teenagers who are exposed to violence. The librarians include Carrie Dietz of Saint Louis Public Library in Missouri, Amy Cheney of Alameda County Library in California, and Andria Amaral of Charleston County Public Library in South Carolina.

Reports on the recovery of libraries in California from an earthquake in San Francisco on October 17, 1989. Plans for repairs; Update on re-openings; Comments about the evacuation during the earthquake; Details of the structural damages to the library buildings. INSET: Disaster Relief Fund.

Presents letters to the editor. Reaction of the Children's Librarians Committee of the Ottawa Public Library to an article by Ray Nicolle; Plans by a library in Gisborne, New Zealand to start a reading club modeled after a program at the Nicholson Memorial Library in Garland, Texas; Apology from Deborah Taylor for an error in one of her articles about the County Public Library in Baltimore, Maryland.

Reports that three million dollars is to be distributed to eligible Canadian authors as a payment for use of their books in public libraries. Government's decision to grant the said amount each year over five years to compensate authors; Number of authors who are expected to register for the payments program.

Reports that the Woodbury Public Library in Connecticut allowed a cat named Fred to stay within the confines of the library. Reasons behind the decision to let the cat stay in the public library; Complaint filed by a library patron against the move; Public support for the library's retention of the cat.

Focuses on a microcomputer software lending program at the Minneapolis Public Library in Minnesota. Basic selection criteria; Two distinct categories of patron need; Major hurdle in processing; Willingness of staff to try something new and different.

Reports on developments relevant to public and school libraries in the United States as of April 1983. Delivery of the Arbuthnot Honor Lecture by Leland Jacobs; Sponsorship of the children's literature conference 'A Love Affair with Books' by Book Lures Inc. and KinKaid School.

Discusses the results of the survey entitled 'The Racial, Ethnic, and Sexual Composition of Library Staff in Academic and Public Libraries.' Total professional workforce in United States academic and public libraries; Composition of minority groups employed in professional capacities; Other survey findings.

Focuses on the Akron-Summit County Public Library's student volunteer summer program. Services provided by volunteers to community organizations in the educational, health and recreational areas; Type of students who join the program; Recruitment process.

Reports on developments concerning educational programs sponsored by public libraries in the United States as of March 1978. Symposium on folklore; Conference on children's literature; Conference on the needs of young library users in the U.S.

Focuses on the success of a father-and-son book discussion group called It's a Guy Thing, a program at the Independence branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library in Cleveland, Ohio. List of nonfiction books that were used by the group; Strategies to promote the program; Snacks and other activities related to the program.

Presents Kenneth Dowlin's expected resignation as Director of the San Francisco Public Library. Accusations on Dowlin; Effect of the controversy on Dowlin's run as American Library Association's (ALA) Vice-President/President-Elect. Proposition J; Mayor Willie Brown's comment on Dowlin and the operation of the library; Criticisms about the main library; Audit of the library's finances.