DIY Mason Jar Cookie Mix

 

 

Cookie mixes in mason jars make great gifts to handout to family and friends. For Mother's Day we had kids put together M&M's cookies in a jar. To start we set up an assembly line for the kids to assemble their jars. Then they got to decorate it with colorful ribbon, paper and gift tag.

 

There are plenty of cookie in a jar recipes available on the web.

Here is a recipe we used for our M& M cookies by www.damndelicious.net

 

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/3 cup m&m’s
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

• In a pint size mason jar, layer the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, oats, m&m’s, brown sugar and sugar, packing each layer tightly.
• Add a ribbon and a tag with the following directions:
• Empty jar of cookie mix into a mixing bowl; mix well. Add 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted, 1 beaten egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until blended.
• Roll into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375 degrees until edges are lightly browned, about 12 to 14 minutes.
• Cool on cookie sheet for five minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
• Makes 1 dozen cookies

 

   

 

 

posted by Josephine

 

 

Harry Potter spin off movie, "Fantastic Beasts" has a release date!

The first in a planned trilogy of movies, based in the world of Harry Potter is set to hit the screen on

November 18, 2016.

No doubt, this is exciting news for all fans of Harry.  Since the series was announced, there has been much speculation, with way too few details to satisfy eager ears.

Here is what we know so far.

The series will be called, Fantastic Beasts and where to find them, and will be loosely based on the book of the same name which served as a companion to the Harry Potter series back in 2001.  

The original book was only 54 pages long, and was more of a "text book" than a story, so J.K. Rowling herself, will be adapting it into a screenplay.

The movies will follow the adventures of Newt Scamander, a magizoologist (student of magical animals), and will take place in New York City about 70 years before the events of Harry Potter.

Warner Brother's Studios plans on reusing many of the sets from the Harry Potter films.

On the heels of this announcement has been news of progress in the extended Potter-centric theme park in Orlando.

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson are reuniting to film a special scene for an attraction called, Escape from Gringotts.  This will be a fast paced ride, which will allow fans to "live through" one of the most gripping scenes from the final Potter book and movie.  

In addition to this, Universal Studios will be opening an area of the park called, Diagon Alley.  Fans of the books and movies will know that Diagon Alley is an important destination for Harry and his friends before leaving for Hogwarts.

-Posted by Miss Jessikah

International Museum Day

On Sunday, May 18 countries from around the world celebrate International Museum Day.  This day is organized to encourage public awareness of the role of museums in the development of society.  Now in it's 37th year and coordinated by the International Council of Museums, this effort has the participation of over 30,000 museums in over 120 countries.

Visiting a museum is an excellent way to support this cause.  Here at the Syosset Public Library, you have access to our Museum Pass Program.  Free museum passes, including the Long Island Children's Museum, Cradle Of Aviation, the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum and the Museum of Modern Art (just to name a few) are available to Syosset Public Library cardholders in good standing. Advanced reservations are required.  

Participating Museums

Reserve a pass


Posted by Amy

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is a national holiday in Mexico.  Also known as the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, it was established to honor a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III and has since become a symbol of Mexican resistance to foreign domination. It is celebrated in Mexico with parades and speeches.  It is also popular in parts of the United States with large Mexican populations and is celebrated with festivals that include music, dancing and food.  To find out more about Cinco de Mayo, here are some books to explore:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by Caroline Otto













Cinco de Mayo by Leia Tait













Here in the Children's Room, we celebrated Cinco de Mayo a little early with LilChefs.com Special Events' program Chip 'n Dip Day.  Here are some photos from that wonderful afternoon and the delicious dip:

Posted by Sue Ann.