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Micro-Greens Classes This November
Did you know that sulforaphane found in cruciferous vegetables, can help protect and repair DNA? Eat the cruciferous vegetables in micro-green form, you’re packing a punch!
The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in coordination with Ogle County Health Department will be offering micro-green growing classes to the public in November.
This initiative will provide an opportunity to teach community members how to grow micro-green and explore creative ways to incorporate them into their diets.
Each participant will receive a FREE hydroponic starter kit, which includes the hydroponic unit, nutrients, seeds, LED light and instructions with a link to 30 recipes! Valued at $100.
A maximum of 15 participants on each class date.
First class is November 6th from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Second Class is November 22nd 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Call 309-714-2699 to reserve your spot!
Please let us know
hcadams1@yahoo.com
The Renaissance Coloring Contest
All kids are invited to participate in their own artistic rendition of coloring Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”.
Scoops Ice Cream and Grill in Prophetstown has created their own artistic creation for the winner of the contest called “Sweet Treat Master Piece Sundae”.
The contest will run from Wednesday, September 11th until Monday, October 13th. Stop by the library or on our website to get a copy of the coloring page.
Be sure to stop by Scoops to check out their new “Masterpiece Sundae”
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, October 14th 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, September 27th at 10:00 a.m.
This is for any age. Snacks will be available.
Come show your building abilities!
Make Your Own Ghosts in a Bottle
For our Halloween craft, let’s make something spooky!
Like Ghostbusters, we’re gonna trap these ghosts in a bottle, and put a cork on em’!
Kids of any age, are welcome to our crafting event Saturday, October 11th at 10:00 a.m.
Events Coming Soon
Prophetstown Library Awarded Technology Grant
Book Club
The next library book club meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21st at 2:00 p.m and the book will be "The Glass Castle" by Jeanette Walls.
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.