Teen Summer Reading Program (3): Adventure Begins @ Your Library

The past two weeks, I've focused on crafts. Today I'm shifting and focusing on food programs.

This was the first part of summer reading that fell into place for me. 

It's perfect because it works well with the theme: S'mores Variations.

We do a take and make food program called Foodie Fun (if you're new to the blog, find out more about that program here.)

We have seven weeks this year. While I haven't narrowed it down yet, here are some ideas that I'm choosing from:

Cookie S'mores

Another Cookie S'mores

Cookie and Kiss S'mores

Snack Mix or Puppy Chow

Pretzel S'more Bites

Rice Krispie Twist

Sugar Cone S'mores

S'mores Nacho

Teen Summer Reading (3): Food Programs

 

  (If you missed the Children's Programs, it's here)

My Pinterest Account

The library's account (which has way more)

Oceans of Possibilities for Teens:

We've talked about art programs and craft programs the past few weeks.

We do weekly Foodie Fun programs in the summer.

Food Program Ideas:

Crab Cupcakes or just the crabs:

Crab Oreos:

Flip Flops:

Fish Cupcakes:

S'more Starfish:

Turtle Cupcakes:

Sushi Cupcakes:

Shark Bark:

Mini Fish Bowls:

 

Come back next week to chat about books

Universe of Stories: Summer Reading Ideas for Teens

I'm working on getting performers for the Children's Summer Reading Program but I haven't done much with the teen programs yet. Or fleshed out any ideas for kids beyond the performers. But I do have some ideas from Pinterest.

These food programs look fun and delicious!

Galaxy Bark:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183099541085582675/

Marbled Cookies 

Just change the colors for space

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183099541085582701/

Galaxy Cookies:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183099541085582668/

Build a Better World: Food Programs

I know it's mid January, but summer will be here before you know. Deadlines are looming for performers and/or community magazines. I've started pulling together ideas on Pinterest. I'm planning to concentrate on building activities and STEAM programs. But Pinterest as so many great ideas that it's hard to choose. So I'm sharing my Pinterest finds. I hope you find them useful.

Lego Brownies

Construction Trucks

Camping Scene

Log Cabins

Eiffel Tower

Spring Programs: Food

It sure feels like Spring now in New England, but I'm sure that will change soon. It's nice to imagine that we might just sail through winter without huge snowstorms and move right into Spring.  Or maybe it's just fun to imagine Spring programs. So I thought I'd attempt to help and toss out a few ideas for fall - all from pinterest

Also, take a look at last year's Valentine Programs or Mint programs for St. Patrick's Day ideas. Plus last year's Spring Flower program ideas.
This year's Butterfly ideas or Garden programs or Flowers

Lemon Muddy Buddies

Fruit Tacos

Flip Flip Sandal Cookies 

Jelly Bean Bracelets

Dip with Spring Colors

Winter Programs (1)

 I know that Summer Reading is ending or wrapped and fall is beginning, but planning doesn't always take a back seat just because it's the busy season. So I thought I'd attempt to help and toss out a few ideas for winter - all from pinterest. Here are some great looking (and mostly easy) recipes to test out with your teens!

Donut Snowmen

I did this one - my teens had a BLAST!

Winter Trees

More Winter Trees

Chocolate Pretzel bites 

(could use blue to make it more winter themed)

Fall Programs (6)

 I know that Summer Reading is in full swing, but planning doesn't always take a back seat just because it's the busy season. So I thought I'd attempt to help and toss out a few ideas for fall - all from pinterest. Here are some great looking (and easy) recipes to test out with your teens!

Check out the rest of the series here. 

Witches Hats

Perfect for that caramel crave

These went like hot cakes

Make at the library, bake at home

Fall Programs (5)

 I know that Summer Reading is in full swing, but planning doesn't always take a back seat just because it's the busy season. So I thought I'd attempt to help and toss out a few ideas for fall - all from pinterest. Here are some great looking (and easy) recipes to test out with your teens perfect for Halloween!

Check out the rest of the series here

Vampire goodness

Pumpkins!

DIY Zombie Marshmallows

Fall Programs: 3 (Teen Read Week)

 I know that Summer Reading is in full swing, but planning doesn't always take a back seat just because it's the busy season. So I thought I'd attempt to help and toss out a few ideas for fall - all from pinterest. Here are some fun looking food ideas for Teen Read Week! 

Check out the official page for more info!

Sail back to summertime

Camp memories 

Friendship Bracelets