ANNOUNCEMENT (August 7, 2026): For the week of August 13, there will be no Cooking with Kids session so the kids can focus on getting back in the school groove. Be sure to watch this page, our Facebook page, or our Instagram for updates and open registration on our next class!
REPORT (August 6, 2026): Deb introduced the Cooking Crew to some of her favorite kid-friendly after-school snacks which included fresh cut veggies with homemade ranch and corn muffin dogs (think corn dog without the stick). The kids were pretty happy with the results and, admittedly, the test librarians enjoyed what they brought over to share quite a bit! Thanks to our participants for doing such a great job working together and cleaning up, and of course, a big thanks to Deb Haverkamp for putting this session together and sharing this experience with the kids!
REPORT (July 30, 2026): Deb introduced the crew to her family Sloppy Joe recipe and a classic No-bake Cookie. Both were a hit with the kids and this lucky librarian can verify that the No-bakes were top notch! Great job cooking crew! And, of course, a special thanks to Deb Haverkamp for planning and hosting today’s session!
Stay tuned as we solidify our August schedule. We have already determined that there will Not be a session the week of school starting so the kids (and parents) can focus on getting back in their school groove! Thank you to all of our summer participants!
REPORT (July 23, 2026): Last week’s Cooking with Kids session was Veggie Pizza. Not your pizza parlor veggie lover’s pie, this cool, crispy offering is perfect as an appetizer, dinner salad substitute, or party platter. Fresh cut veggies on a quick bread crust with a seasoned cream cheese “sauce.” It’s the perfect choice for a light summer offering. Special thanks to Deb Haverkamp for hosting this fun and educational session and to our participants for doing such a great job!
REPORT (June 3, 2026): The cooking crew met for a late morning session and took the opportunity to make breakfast burritos and granola bars from scratch. Thank you to our participants for joining us, and thanks to Deb Haverkamp for running another fun and educational session of Cooking with Kids!
REPORT (May 28, 2026): Summer season is time for light and airy treats and our Cooking with Kids crew hit a classic note with Strawberry Shortcake with home whipped topping, and a strawberry salsa with home baked cinnamon crisps. Special thanks to our cooking crew for joining us this session and a special thanks to Deb Haverkamp for making this event possible!
REPORT (April 23, 2026): We like to keep things classy at Seneca Free Library, and what says “classy” like CREPES? More than just thin pancakes, these cultural quick breads beg for delicate adornments, so our Cooking Crew made a light whipping cream and prepared an assortment of tasty berries to go with their creations. Magnifique! Special thanks to our facilitator and cooking guru, Deb Haverkamp, for putting together this fantastic session. Thanks also to our attendees who looked at the building storm and said, “Nah, we got things to cook. Go rain on somebody else!”
REPORT(March 12, 2026): The Cooking Crew went green for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday and made 7-Layer salad and broccoli salad. Thank you to our participants and especially to our facilitator, Deb Haverkamp for making this program possible!
REPORT (March 5, 2026): Deb and the Cooking with Kids crew made Pecan Coffee Cake with Graham Cracker Crumble Topping.
REPORT (February 5, 2026): With the next two weeks being off from Cooking with Kids, our facilitator, Deb Haverkamp, wanted to be sure the cooking crew got to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Cooking with Kids style! In this session they made strawberry pizza and rice crispy treats with a heart-shaped spin. Thanks to our participants, and a big thanks to Deb Haverkamp for running this session even with the library being closed for continuing education!
