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Teen Advisory Board (TAB): Batter Royale

Battle it out with your fellow teens in this EPIC culinary showdown! Watch (and participate!), as teens from various branches of the Jacksonville Public Library go head to head and compete in this Batter Royale tournament to see who will decorate the superior pastry! Jacksonville Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board has selected the themes, organized the session and now it’s time to act!

During the month of December learn and practice your cookie decorating skills during our Batter Royale program: "Edible Art" before creating your own unique designs that will be pitted against the designs of others during the "Batter Royale"!

Registration is required for this event, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card is required for registration. If you do not have a card, click here to obtain a card. Please add the name of each participant in the program when completing registration.

Attendance is limited. When the program begins, unfilled registered spots will be made available to customers at a first come, first served basis.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLprograms@coj.net. 

December 3

Books: Smart Cookie by Christie Farr Johnstone and Cupcake Decorating Lab by Bridget Thibeault

Materials Needed:

• copy of Cupcake Decorating Lab by Bridget Thibeault (paperback or digital)

• cookies or cupcakes to decorate

• freezer bags pre-filled with buttercream frosting and cut at tip 

• toothpicks, small spatula and paper towel/cloth 

• paper plate or parchment paper and tape 

Optional:

• gel food colorings and mixing bowls 

• piping bags with decorating tips (e.g., star, round, petal, etc.)

December 17

Books: Batter Royale by Leisl Adams

Materials Needed:

• cookies or cupcakes to decorate

• freezer bags pre-filled with buttercream frosting and cut at tip

• assortment of winter-themed decorative toppings (e.g., candy, sparkling sugar, pearl sprinkles, etc.) 

• toothpicks, small spatula and paper towel/cloth 

• paper plate or parchment paper and tape 
  

• phone camera and piece of computer paper

Optional:

• gel food colorings and mixing bowls 

• royal icing and rolled fondant with winter-themed molds

• piping bags with decorating tips (e.g., star, large/small round, petal, etc.)

• assortment of decorating tools (e.g., paintbrush, mini rolling pin, small knife, cookie cutters, fondant sculpting set, etc.)

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