E Books coming soon!

Hello all techno peoples…..

For those who have been wondering, we have been busy ordering lots of E Books for our library. Stay tuned.

July School Holiday Programs at Leichhardt and Balmain Libraries

Leichhardt Library: Case 006: Supersleuth – Escape of the Monkey
Wednesday, 11th July, 2pm. Ages 5-12 (strictly)

After the success of our Supersleuth at Balmain last holidays, our visiting detective will go to Leichhardt Library for some more sleuthing, requiring the assistance of young minds! Help solve a mystery.

Judy Moody Afternoon
Wednesday 4th July at 2pm. Ages 5-12 (strictly)

Join us for some Judy Moody fun: games, prizes, surprises. Dress up as one of your fave Judy Moody characters if you like! Enjoy sharing your thoughts about Megan McDonald’s famous character.

Balmain Library:

Fired Up Science Show
Thursday 12/7/2012 at 2pm

Strictly 5-12′s.

From the people that brought you the Supersleuth show last holidays, TICL presents a great show about fire and heat with lots of experiments and fun.

Rock, Paper, Scissors – Recycled Paper Crafts
5th July, 2012 at 2pm 5-12′s only

This month’s Rock, Paper, Scissors will be using recycled items to make great crafts!

Bookings essential to all these programs
Children under 8 must be attended by an adult.
Please call Leichhardt and Balmain Libraries for further details

Balmain Library: Rock Paper Scissors – Thursday, 7th June, 3.30

Dear Little Craft People!

Don’t forget Balmain “Rock, Paper, Scissors” on Thursday, 7th June, 3.30 for 5 to 12′s only.

We are making Fridge Magnets!

Bookings essential: Balmain Library: 93679211

All About Puzzles – Dinosaur Word Search

Cathy and Selina to look after Children’s at Leichhardt for a while.

Hello all!

I will be at Balmain Library for six weeks or so as of Monday, 21st May. I will be still checking in on how Children’s things are going and I will still be writing the Blog, so please have a look at what we are up to. Our regular programs will be continuing, as well as Rock,Paper, Scissors on 21st May at 3.30pm at Leichhardt, and lots of other cool stuff coming soon: Judy Moody, Beatrix Potter, Fired Up Science Program, Mystery of the Missing Monkey, Rock,Paper, Scissors at Balmain, and lots of other things! Keep your eyes opened!

Muddy Hands Cookies

Muddy Hand Cookies recipe
2/3 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Cream butter, sugar and vanilla extract together. Add eggs and mix well. Add dry ingredients, blending thoroughly. Chill dough until firm.

Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thick. Lay your hand on the dough and cut around it to make your handprint. Bake on an ungreased sheet at 350 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes.

Heart Icecream Sandwiches

Heart Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ingredients:
1 recipe Butter Cookie Dough (read below)

3 or 4 drops red food coloring

1 pint ice cream or frozen yogurt, any flavor

(Its good to have a heart cookie cutter for this one!!)

Method:

Prepare cookie dough; mix in food coloring. Cover, refrigerate until firm (about 4 hours or overnight).

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Roll dough on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out cookies using cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 20 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned around edges. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Remove ice cream from freezer; let stand at room temperature to soften slightly, about 10 minutes. Spread 4 to 5 tablespoons ice cream onto flat side of half of cookies. Place remaining cookies, flat side down, on ice cream.

Press cookies together lightly. Wrap each sandwich in foil; freeze until firm, about 2 hours or overnight.

Makes 6 to 8 cookie sandwiches.