Teen Activities at the Library

Register to compete in Helena’s Got Talent

Here’s some info on Family Promise’s Helena’s Got Talent Show, October 25. helenasgottalent

Time for the Big Read!

For information on all the activities surrounding the Big Read visit: October 2014 adult programming october teen events 2014

Kid’s Fall Fest – Booth Registration

Legislative Roundtable about Early Childhood Issues

Click here for more details:  Early Childhood poster roundtable

Healthy Apple Crisp

Here is a recipe for a healthier version of apple crisp and the first of many fall posts to come! Heavenly Maple Apple Crisp Makes 10 servings Ingredients: 6 medium Macintosh apples, peeled, cored and sliced 2 Tbsp sugar 3 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp maple syrup 1 1/2 C rolled oats 1/2 C all-purpose flour …

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Spicy Red Lentil Curry

Egyptian Red Lentil Curry (adapted from Eating Well) Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/2 C red lentils, rinsed 1 small onion, chopped 1 1/2 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp tumeric 2 C water 1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes, partially drained 4 cups cauliflower, chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cumin 3 cloves garlic, …

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How to make Chocolate Chip Cookies healthier

Use a lower-fat margarine with plant sterols in place of stick butter or margarine in your chocolate chip cookie recipe. You can decrease the sugar by a fourth, and replace half the white flour with whole-wheat flour. Using a bit fewer chocolate chips will also shave some calories and fat grams.