Announcements / News
Coloring Contest Winner
The winner of the turkey coloring contest was Zaylaa Hamstra. Zaylaa won a gift certificate to Scoops Bar and Grill in Prophetstown. The next coloring contest will start November 26th and will be judged on December 29th.
Dungeons & Dragons/Game Club to Meet
A Role-Playing Game Club (Dungeons & Dragons) will meet every Monday from 3:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. at the Prophetstown Library.
This is for anyone ages 10 to adult.
All materials will be available unless you would like to bring your own dice, pencils, books etc.
Please stop by or phone the library with any questions 309-714-2699.
Christmas Coloring Contest!
Christmas is coming! Prophetstown Library will have a Christmas coloring page contest to deck our halls!!! Stop by the library to pick up a coloring sheet. Winner will receive a gift certificate from Scoops Bar & Grill in Prophetstown!
Contest runs from November 26th and the deadline will be December 27th.
Winner announced Monday, December 29th.
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, December 16th at 1:30pm.
Attention Community:
Thank you to the City of Prophetstown for updating the handicapped ramp and access to our public library. Please note that our drop box has been moved towards the entry ramp, but is still accessible by foot traffic and off the street for vehicle use.
Help for Stuttering is as Close as Your Library
Thanks to generous donors, the Stuttering Foundation has donated books and DVDs to public libraries across the country, including the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library.
Stuttering Foundation books are directed to parents of children who stutter, adults who stutter, speech pathologists, pediatricians, family physicians, nurses, health care professionals, hospitals, schools, clinics, day-care centers, and all those concerned with the problem of stuttering. The DVDs feature some of the world's leading therapists with children who stutter. Since the original publication, Foundation materials have reached millions of individuals worldwide.
More than three million Americans stutter, yet stuttering remains misunderstood by most people," said Jane Fraser, president of The Stuttering Foundation. "Myths such as believing people who stutter are less intelligent or suffer from psychological problems still persist despite research refuting these erroneous beliefs."
Since 1947, the nonprofit Stuttering Foundation has provided free materials to public libraries nationwide. A library that will shelve them can e-mail info@stutteringhelp.org, or download a request form at http://www.stutteringhelp.org/libraries-information.
Lego Club
Lego Club will start on Saturday, November 29th at 10:00 a.m.
This is for any age. Snacks will be available.
Come show your building abilities!
Prophetstown Library Awarded Technology Grant
Gingerbread House Building Party at the Library
All school age kids are invited to our December Craft Hour on Saturday, December 13th at 10 a.m. at Henry C. Adams Memorial Library.
This event is for all school age kids of any age! This month for December, we are hosting a Gingerbread House Building Party!
We will supply your building supplies, just bring your creativity!
Book Club
The next library book club meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18th at 2:00 p.m and the book will be "The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict.
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
Crochet Class to Begin this Winter
Beginner crochet classes to begin this winter in the months of January and February. Four classes will be held during those months by local Prophetstown crocheter, Nikol Hamstra.
Cost will be $35 to participate and this includes yarn and hook. Youth and adults are encouraged to sign-up by calling the library at 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.