Sugar Grove Youth... conversing around the world.

IM Book Chat

Online Book Chat a book discussions held in cyberspace. What a concept. Our friends in Singapore have invited us to participate in their new program. Please follow the link for their title list and schedule details. The time change is a factor... 6pm Tuesday there is 5am Tuesday in Illinois.

"Mid-Autumn" is a short story published locally in Singapore. I am working on a source for loan in Illinois.

Libraries Remember

At my library we are making plans for the observance of Septemner 11, 2001. We call this commemoration: Libraries Remember. Each occassion for planning and reflecting on the day strengthen my committment to that statement. Libraries remember - they retain and hold what is dear to a community. Remembering is key to growth.

Join in on our "Live Chat"

We invite you to join our "live Chat" via Instant Messenging, on Sunday Sept 11, 2 pm, Singapore time same as Sunday Sept 11, 1 am, Chicago USA time.

We are:
In MSN :
* jrl_chat_msn
* trl_chat_msn
* SugarGroveInfo

In Yahoo! :
* jrl_chat
* tampines_chaty
* SugarGroveInfo

Our "how to" on Instant Messaging

1. What is Instant Messaging?
(IM) - a text-based computer conference over the Internet between two or more people who must be online at the same time. When you send an IM the receiver is instantly notified that she/he has a message.

2. How do I Instant Message?
We are using Microsoft's MSN Messenger and Yahoo! for this event. Participants would have to download and install your own Instant Messaging (IM) program.

Open a new message and type the library's IM name in the To: field
OR add us to your buddy list, then double click on the library's IM name to open an IM window, and type your message.

3. If I don't have one, where can I download an Instant Messaging Program? Free downloads are available at http://messenger.msn.com/Download/ and http://messenger.yahoo.com/ !

NOTE:
Use of the above software does not constitute endorsement by any of the "Live Chat" libraries, nor do the libraries provide any warranty against any virus or malicious users. Users may wish to find out more about possible security risks with IM software

#1: Language

Singlish Vs English
Spanglish Vs English

#2: Culture

How do we achieve harmony among people of different ethnic groups
How are the United States and Singapore alike?
How are the United States and Singapore different?

#3: Lifestyle

What do you eat everyday?
What do you "eat" mentally? (your food for thought)
The Burger Culture Vs the Rice/ Noodle culture
How much Western influence is in Singapore food culture?
How much Asian influence is in US food culture?

#4: Continue the Statement:

"Why do People..."

My Singapore Friends

The planning process of our East Meets West program has been a joyful time. The geography and time zones between are nothing when we meet in cyberspace for our conversation. The process of email, IM'ing, and blog posting allows each of us the tool appropriate to our circumstance. As Ivan says "we basically just... talk. And we get to know each other better." Today I join in the celebration 40 Years of Independence, Happy Birthday Singapore!

AYP Librarians said...

Hey, thanks! We at Singapore are also extrememly happy to be working with a great partner like SugarGrove.

5:20 AM

Think About September 11

EAST MEETS WEST
Join in on Youth Conversations with people between 13 to 35 years of age from Jurong Regional and Tampines Regional libraries in Singapore. Using Blog technology we will address a new question every couple of days prior to 9-11. Visit this site for the conversation.