Announcements / News
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 Wednesday, May 15th at 1:30.
Tiny T’s Caterpillar Story Hour Planned for May
Prophetstown Library has begun a toddler story hour that will be held on the first Monday of the month.
This month, we will read about caterpillars and their journey into butterfly.
Our toddler hour is stories and crafts for 2-5 year olds.
Our May Caterpillar story hour will be held on Monday, May 6th at 10:00 a.m.
Mindful Meditation April
Beginner Meditation Classes to resume on Monday, April 22nd at 5:00 p.m. downstairs at The Prophetstown Library. No matter if you've never done this practice before, we invite you to participate. This is a free class and is being taught by a trained coach. Studies show that regular meditation can lower the symptoms of depression, reduce the frequency of negative thoughts, and generate more positivity in life.
Sign up for Summer Reading Now!
Sign up for our Summer Reading Program that runs every Tuesday in June starting June 4th. Cost is $3.00 per child, and children up through middle school are encouraged to attend. Crafts, science experiments and reading...what could be any better?? Email the library at hcadams1@yahoo.com or phone us at 309-714-2699 for more info or to sign-up. Payment due before sessions begin.
Story and Craft Hour
Plan on joining us on Saturday, May 11th at 10 a.m. for our Story and Craft Hour at Henry C. Adams Memorial Library. This event is for all school age kids.
Family Reading
All school age kids are invited to our May Story and Craft Hour on Saturday, May 11th at 10 a.m. at Henry C. Adams Memorial Library. This event is for all school age kids of any age! This month for May, we will be creating something special for mom!
This month during the week of May 13th-18th we will continue on our Family Reading Initiative, encouraging all kids to read in their households. ALL children that come to the library during these dates and checks out books, will receive a taco cookie!
Try our New Catalog
Book Club
The next library book club meeting will be held on May 21st at 2:00 p.m. and the book is "Half Broke Horses" 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.
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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 4g 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.