I've always wondered what I would look like...

Teen Tech Week is almost upon us! Events are being held on March 21st, 24th, and 26th, see NotAQuietLibrary.org for more info. For the event on the 24th, we are having a Technology Lounge. That night we are playing the Wii on the big screen, we'll have a photobooth and we will be discovering some new and fun websites.

In the lineup for our new and fun websites, we stumbled across a website called Taaz. At Taaz.com you can upload a picture of yourself and give yourself a makeover. In order for me to guide all you Teen Tech-ers on the 24th, I had to try this site out myself. And check out the new look:






















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Hi there Scoop readers.

Welcome to the Garden City Library Teen Blog!

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Teens Impact the Garden City Library

As a teen, I wanted to make a difference whether in my school, in my community, or in my family. Fortunately, I have had the opportunity to work with some great young adults while working at the Garden City Library. Though I am often facilitating the teen activities, I think of these teens as my friends. We share a lot of common interests and I have been impacted by their presence in my life.

I am so excited to help teens have a voice in the Garden City Library. This is where YAAC comes in. YAAC stands for Young Adult Advisory Council and is a group of teenagers that meets the third Tuesday of every month at 4:00 pm in the Teen Scene of the library. This is their time to express the type of literature, music, movies, and programs that they would like to see at GCPL.

If you who do not live near the Garden City Library, think about approaching your local library about having an advisory council for teens. If you are interested in influencing the Garden City Library and want to become part of our YAAC, drop by on February 17th at 4:00 pm for some snacks and a time to make your voice heard.





Teens at the Garden City Library making Origami Ornaments during Christmas time.

Getting Geared Up!

As some of you may have heard, we are making Fortune Cookies this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Garden City Library! Come and join us in the Community Room while we decorate our boxes, come up with our witty fortunes, and create yummy fortune cookies. In honor of the event, here is the recipe!

Pre-Baking tip. Be sure to write your fortunes before you make the cookie. Papers should be no more than 2-1/2" x 1/4".

Ingredients:
*1/3 cup Sugar
*1 Egg
*3 tablespoons Water
*2 tablespoons oil
*1/4 cup Corn Starch

1. Preheat the electric griddle to 340 degrees.

2. In one bowl, mix the water and cornstarch together. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and sugar continually until the mixture is thick and turns an ivory color (this may make you a little tired, but don’t give up!) Add the oil and stir. Add the water/cornstarch mixture and stir until all of the ingredients are incorporated.

3. Once the griddle is warm, pour 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto the griddle. Using the back of the spoon, spread the mixture into a thin circle starting in the middle and working your way to the edges making about a 4 inch circle. Allow the cookie to cook for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. With a spatula, slowly work your way under the cookie and flip to cook the other side.

4. When that side is golden brown, remove from the griddle and work quickly while the cookie is still hot and flexible. Take your fortune and lay it on the cookie. Fold the edges without creasing the cookie in half. Then fold the cookie in half again by using the edge of a cup and pulling down on the ends until they touch the cup. Allow the cookies to cool in a cup or empty egg cartons so they can keep their shape while they cool. The first couple of cookies are not the prettiest, but do not fear! They will turn out better as you cook more. Have fun!


Fortune Cookie Generator