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Brain Exercise Classes Held Monthly

Experience a monthly journey with Kara Schweitzer, an educator from University of Illinois Extension, as she leads participants through interactive activities crafted to stimulate the brain and enhance cognitive function and memory. Regardless of age, whether you're young or old, it's never too late to embark on the path of brain training. Dive into this enjoyable and informative class with Kara. Next class is Tuesday, May 13th at 1:30pm.

Attention Community:

Prophetstown Library Receives Grant

Prophetstown Library Awarded $10,000 Grant to Better Serve People with Disabilities

Lego Club

Lego Club will start on Saturday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m.
This is for any age. Snacks will be available.
Come show your building abilities!

Venus Fly Trap Mystery for Craft Hour

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Let’s learn about the mystery of the insect eating plant...the Venus Fly Trap!
Come make a Venus Fly Trap at our April Craft Hour. All school age kids are invited on Saturday, April 12th at 10:00 a.m.

Book Release for After Z series to be Held

Prophetstown native, J.S. Patrick, author of the “After Z” book series, will be at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library on Saturday, April 26th from 11:00-1:00 p.m. The public is invited to stop in to speak with Patrick and hear him speak about his latest novel. Refreshments will be served.

Events Coming Soon

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Prophetstown is Proud to Read" Summer Reading Promotion
Please keep an eye out for our new program to encourage reading throughout the summer months. Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in coordination with Prophetstown Proud and our local businesses, are bringing an incentive program to our area kids K-8th grade, much like the nationwide "Book It" Program. This incentive program will run in tandem with our Summer Reading Program. Details to follow soon!

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Micro-Greens Classes to be Offered
Did you know that Sulforaphane found in cruciferous vegetables, can help protect and repair your DNA??
Eat the cruciferous vegetables in micro-green form, you're packing a punch!
The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library will be offering Microgreen growing classes to the public this fall. These classes will be free and through a grant effort by OCHD, they will provide you with your own sprout house and training.
We would like to know if an evening or weekend class time will work for the public.
Please let us know
hcadams1@yahoo.com

Try our New Catalog

Book Club

The next library book club meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 20th and the book will be "Firefly Lane" by Kristin Hannah.

If you would like to join the book club, please email or phone the Library, and we will get the book ordered for you. 309-714-2699 or hcadams1@yahoo.com

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Wi-Fi Hotspots Available for Checkout

The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library staff is pleased to announce the addition of 4 WI-FI hotspots for checkout at the library. These hotspots allow our patrons access to 5G internet almost anywhere! Stop at the library to check one out today!

Explore More Illinois

Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues.

Sign-up for Summer Reading Now!

Every Tuesday in June will be about learning and imagination! Our Summer Reading Program is for Pre-K thru 8th grade. Print this form, or stop by the library to fill one out

Summer Reading Form 2025