Karina on July 22nd, 2010

We had a perfect day for making ice cream this Wednesday! As promised, here is the recipe we used.
This recipe was adapted from a Family Fun recipe and a Howtoons recipe.
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Mix:

2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup of dairy

We used 1/2 cup of whole milk and 1/2 cup of cream. You [...]

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Karina on July 19th, 2010

Due to an unforeseen library closing on July 31, Spotted-In-Ink entries will now be due Monday, August 2nd by 8:00 p.m.
If you need to drop off your entry on the weekend of July 31-August 1, please put your entry and entry form in an envelope and leave them in the outside book drop.
For copies of [...]

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Karina on July 17th, 2010

Come to our college planning and financial aid programs.
Presented by Ada Gonzalez from Great Lakes as part of the College Access Challenge Grant Program.
All programs are free; no registration required.
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Getting Their Kid Into College

For all parents of high school students
Wednesday, August 4th
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

For parents of students [...]

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Karina on July 8th, 2010

(photos of 2010 teen henna workshop on Facebook)
(photos of 2011 teen henna workshop on Facebook)
For those who would like to try doing henna on their own:
Last year I used the “Create” kit from Henna Caravan and purchased a set of applicator bottles, also from Henna Caravan. These jacquard bottles are actually used for other [...]

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For Juniors in Mrs. Kies’ AP Language class:
This is a list of all the books the Platteville Public Library owns on your summer reading list, as well as all the books you can request from the other libraries in our system. Happy reading!
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Karina on July 5th, 2010

Starting July 5th, stop by the Information Services desk and fill out a contest slip for each book you’ve read or listened to this summer.

Each week between July 5th and August 28th, we’ll draw two teen winners.
Winners will get to pick a prize from our POOL O’ PRIZES.
Your contest slip must include the name of [...]

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