Submitted by Joanie Goforth
Here is a small sampling of recaps from system-wide programming that took place from October 4–October 12:
Young patrons engage in science experiments at Super Science! STEM in Action 
Ozzie and Brenda Rodriquez demonstrate how to make tamales at Cuisine of Mexico
Cuisine of Mexico at Cumming Library
4 children, 15 adults
“Ozzie Rodriguez, owner of Palapas Bar & Grill restaurants and Carniceria Hernandez Mexican grocery store, gave a brief presentation and demonstration on tamales and how to prepare them. There are over 500 types of tamales in Mexico and they even come in sweet varieties. Mr. Rodriguez went over fourteen types of tamales and explained where they came from in Mexico and what made them unique. In Southern Mexico and on the coast, it is common to steam the tamales in banana leaves, rather than the corn husks we may be more used to seeing. For Christmas and New Years, tamales are a traditional food for Mexico. After the demonstration by Ozzie and his wife Brenda, we were all invited to have one. Most of the patrons went home with more and they were delicious! Patrons had a great time and asked different questions. One woman wants to try to steam hers in some banana leaves from her sister's yard. We all came away from this program with full stomachs and the urge to make tamales ASAP!” –hosted by Jen Bell
Adult Special Needs Craft & Story Hour at Hampton Park Library
23 adults
"Today's theme was Halloween! We read Dogzilla and Shivery Shades of Halloween. The craft this time was a lighted bottle. We took juice bottles, filled them with clear water beads, and decorated the outside with Halloween stickers. Then everyone chose a glowstick, broke it, and put it into the bottle, making the bottles glow and the beads refract the light. I sent everyone home with an extra glow stick or two so they could refresh their bottles tonight at bedtime. For those who didn't want to touch the water beads, I had gloves to cover their hands and also told them they could try and slowly pour the water beads into their bottles. Everyone seemed excited to see their finished bottles and couldn't wait to see them glow tonight!" –hosted by Jennifer Forbes
Georgia Green Landscape Stewards Program at Post Road Library
14 adults
“The last session of the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program focused on the topic “Protecting Water Quality and Welcoming Wildlife”. Winston presented on the importance of maintaining water quality and methods to use. Jeanie presented on the importance of wildlife in one's landscape and methods not to use in trying to keep animals away. Overall, this series was well attended and patrons seemed to appreciate the opportunity to learn information about how to incorporate sustainable practices in their own yards and gardens.They also received information on how to obtain certification as a Georgia Green Landscape.” –hosted by Morgan Shaffer
Super Science! STEM in Action at Sharon Forks Library
17 children, 9 adults
“Arya Akbarshaihi from Project Ambitious Futures did a lovely job of engaging with the kids and holding their attention as he shared four different experiments and the science behind them. He was very encouraging and happy to hear from the kids, listening to their thoughts and hypotheses. After demonstrating the magic potion (acids and bases) and oobleck (Non-Newtonian fluids), he had the kids make lava lamps (density and volume). He finished with elephant's toothpaste and invited the kids to come up to feel that the experiment was exothermic. He also shared some different careers in STEM fields and some organizations that the kids could join in middle and high school that the parents were very interested in.” –hosted by Stephanie Gardner
Outreach Visit to Halcyon
50 children, 37 adults
“Today, Kandy and I read Stumpkin for our October storytime today at Halcyon, and the kids were very invested. They were all really sad when they thought poor little Stumpkin didn't get chosen, but very excited when they realized he was a jack-o’-lantern in the shop at the end of the book! They also loved the Knock Knock Trick or Treat song/dance that we did for our second song. The kiddos did a great job acting like pirates and monsters, and several little tinies came up to the front to dance. We chose to perform a live action show of "There's a Monster in Your Book". I dressed up in a Stitch onesie and interacted with the kids as they tried to get me out of the book. I think their favorite part was when I "escaped" into the audience and they had to get me back into the book! One of the little girls in the front said "look mommy the monster is sleeping! Shhhh don't wake her up!" It was a great way to wrap up the Halcyon program year.” –contributed by Katie LeDuc
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