Beginner Cricut Classes
Beginner Cricut class will be held on Friday, March 6th at 3:00 p.m. at the Prophetstown Library for any who would like to be able to have some basic beginner knowledge for Cricut crafting. The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library has recently purchased a Cricut for the public to use and we encourage you to come to the Cricut class to start your crafting journey. This class is free and open to the public.
Pot O’Gold Slime for March Craft Hour
All kids are invited to our March 14th craft hour at 10 a.m. We will be making a Pot O’Gold Slime for St. Patrick’s Day!
Beatrix Potter Coloring Celebration!
Pick up your Beatrix Potter coloring page at the Prophetstown Library or on our website. The winner will receive a gift certificate from Blooms-A-Latte in Prophetstown. Contest runs from March 9th until April 6th. Winner announced April 7th.
Read with Our Police Story Hour
Pre-K and older kids, please plan on joining us on Saturday, March 21st at 10:00 a.m. as our Prophetstown Police will be reading to our youth! Come ask our Prophetstown Police questions about what they do and how they keep us safe. There will be cookies and a craft after the story.
Dungeons & Dragons Game Club
Dungeons & Dragons, a Role-Playing Game Club, meets 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.
Book Club
The next library book club meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17th at 2:00 p.m. and the book will be “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict. If you would like to join the book club, please call or email the library at 309-714-2699 or hcadams1@yahoo.com and they’ll get the book ordered for you.
Lego Club at the Library
Lego Club will meet on Saturday, March 28th at 10:00 a.m. All ages are invited. Snacks will be provided.
Crochet Classes in March & April – FULL!
Our January/February beginner crochet classes are full. We have decided to add another class after this one to allow anyone to get signed up who didn’t. These classes will be held in March/April on Saturdays from 10-Noon 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 email at hcadams1@yahoo.com
Crochet Class to be offered for a May/June Sessions
Our March/April beginner crochet classes are full. We have decided to add another class after this one to allow anyone to get signed up who didn’t. These classes will be held in May/June on Saturdays from 10-noon by local Prophetstown crocheter, Nikol Hamstra. Cost will be $10/class to participate and this includes yarn and hook. Classes will be offered one at a time so individuals can come when their schedules are open. Youth and adults are encouraged to sign-up by calling the library at 309-714-2699 or email at hcadams1@yahoo.com.
4-H Clothing Embellish Fun Workshop Being Held in April
4-H of Whiteside County will be hosting a Clothing Embellishment Workshop at Henry C. Adams Memorial Library. The workshop falls on Friday, April 3rd and will run from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per child and this is for 8-12 year-olds. Will need to know child’s t-shirt sizing. Please call the library to sign your child up at 309-714-2699 or email hcadams1@yahoo.com. Space is limited!
Cricut Class Making Adhesive Vinyl
Beginner Cricut class being held on Friday, April 3rd at 3:00 p.m. at the Prophetstown Library for any who would like to be able to have some basic beginner knowledge for Cricut crafting. This class will focus on adhesive vinyl. Blank vinyl will be supplies or you can bring your own. Instructor will be there to walk you step by step through the process. Feel free to bring your laptop if you have a design you would like to use. Please call or email the library to sign-up so we know how many will attend for materials. 309-714-2699 or email at hcadams1@yahoo.com.
Huck the Prairie Dog to Visit in April
On Saturday, April 11th at 10:00 a.m. the public is invited to come meet “Huck” the Prairie Dog. We are going to be learning about Prairie Dogs including where they live, what they eat, and who all their friends are. There will be some fun activities along with refreshments.
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