Library News 5 WHAT'S HAPPENING at the library Holiday Closing All PLSJ branches will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Color Your World with Cooking! Directions Heat water in a medium bowl in the microwave until nearly boiling (about 3 minutes). Stir in the sugar until completely dissolved and the mixture has thickened into a simple syrup. Set out six glasses and fill each with 1/2 cup water. Then, mix in the following ingredients with a few drops of different colors of food coloring as shown in the chart. To serve, fill two empty glasses each halfway with ice. In the first glass, combine the liquids from the top chart. Start by pouring in the yellow liquid. After that, pour in the green liquid. Finally, pour in the blue liquid. In the second glass, combine the liquids from the bottom chart. First pour in the purple liquid, followed by the red liquid, and finally add the blue liquid. Pour each of the liquids in slowly and carefully. Culture Grams Color your world with help from PLSJ's eResource Culture Grams. Culture Grams provides concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries around the world. Beyond the facts and figures, find an insider's perspective on the history, daily life, and customs. It also covers U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Create a drink layered with a kaleidoscope of colors and learn about density. You'll Need: 1 cup water 1 cup sugar Lime juice 8 glasses Food coloring Makerspace News We've made it easier to schedule a Makerspace appointment at the Schiappa Branch! Visit us online at steubenvillelibrary.org to schedule your appointment. Whether you're new to the Makerspace or are just curious to learn about the equipment, you can also schedule a tour of the Makerspace now too! The Ultimate Science Cookbook for Kids created by Highlights features more than 75 recipes and science experiments for kids. Borrow this STEM cookbook for your young scientists and transform the kitchen into a food lab for learning. First Drink Set: Yellow, Green, and Blue Yellow: 2 teaspoons lime juice 3 teaspoons simple syrup yellow food coloring Green: 1 teaspoon lime juice 2 teaspoons simple syrup green food coloring Blue: 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 teaspoon simple syrup blue food coloring Second Color Drink Set: Purple, Red, and Blue Purple: 2 teaspoons lime juice 3 teaspoons simple syrup purple food coloring Red: 1 teaspoon lime juice 2 teaspoons simple syrup red food coloring Blue: 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 teaspoon simple syrup blue food coloring May the 4th Be With You! Starting May 2, pick up wooden 3D models created on the Laser Engraver in the Makerspace at the Schiappa Branch. You will receive an X-Wing Fighter and a Tie Fighter to put together! This fun Grab-and-Go kit is available at all branches while supplies last. *Due to small pieces in this kit, adults will need to supervise children during the assembly of these models.
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