Medicare 101 Class
Open enrollment is quickly approaching! The Whiteside County Senior Center will be available and ready to answer any questions you have about Medicare! Please plan on joining us at the Prophetstown Library on Tuesday, September 29th at 1:30 p.m. Please RSVP at 815-622-9230.
Sourdough Bread Making Class
The Prophetstown Library will offer another fermentation class on Saturday, October 3rd at 9 a.m., hosted by Ms. Becky from the Erie Public Library! Come learn how to make your very own sourdough starter that is ready to bake with. This is the step-by-step Lazy Sourdough Method! Samples of sourdough will be available to sample (of course). This class is FREE and open to the public! Please register by emailing the library at hcadams1@yahoo.com.
Yep, It’s Rocket Science! Paper Rocket Launch
Yep, It’s Rocket Science! is a colorful and engaging book of instructions to make your own science toys designed and tested by the late Bob Windt, an engineer from Cordova who invented the flying hovercraft! This program will feature another all-ages rocket build and launch on Friday, October 9th at 4:00 p.m. After you build your rocket (made of paper, cardstock, styrofoam nose cone, and tape), take it outside in the backyard to launch it with the PVC pipe and an empty 2-liter pop bottle. Book co-author and Around Ptown Managing Editor Sarah Ford and team will help you make a paper rocket to take home and show how you can launch it over 100 feet in the air at this drop-in workshop. Copies of the “Yep It’s Rocket Science!” books will also be available for purchase.
Author Presentation of “Haunted Rock River Valley”
Local historian and author Kathi Kresol will present her book “Haunted Rock River Valley” just in time for spooky season in October. She will be at the Prophetstown Library on Thursday, October 15th at 6 p.m. for “Legends, Myths and Murder along the Rock River.” The public is invited to come learn about the ghostly history of the Rock River area and have refreshments. The author will have her book for sale, but the event is free and open to anyone from the public. Kresol has been researching ghost stories, true crimes, and odd tales of the local area for almost two decades. Her latest project features legends and myths she has collected about the spooky side of the Rock River Valley. The river winds for 320 miles through small towns and beautiful landscapes. There is a rich history all along its banks but a darkness exists here too. The tales will feature stories of phantom hitch-hikers, haunted cemeteries, and vengeful spirits.
Book Club to Meet for October
The next library book club meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20th at 2:00 p.m and the book will be “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon. If you would like to join the book club, please email or phone the library and they will get the book ordered for you: 309-714-2699 or hcadams1@yahoo.com.
CPR Training in October
Save the date for a “Family and Friends” Free CPR, AED and Choking Rescue Training at Prophetstown Library on Saturday, October 24th from 10:00 a.m. till noon. This training is free, but if you would like certification the instructor will guide you on how to get certified. This class will also include training on how to treat an opioid overdose with Narcan. Please call the library to sign up, or email info@saukvalleycpr.com.
Pre-K Story Hour Every Monday Morning
Every Monday at 10 a.m. all little ones 6 and under are invited to a Pre-K Story Hour at the Prophetstown Library. We will have a fun story to learn and discover as well as doing some easy-to-do crafts. This class will be great for stay-at-home moms as well as homeschooled children. All are welcome. This is free and open to the public. Our first Story hour will be on Monday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m. and we will be learning about beavers. We even have some interesting beaver artwork to show!
Sign Language Class for Kids
All kids, plan on joining the library on Saturday, November 7th at 10:00 a.m. for the second installment of the kids sign language classes. The instructor is local Prophetstown friend, Annette (Annie) Johnson, who will be showing the kids a few basic signs to use for the upcoming holiday season as well as answering the kids’ questions. This class is free and open to the public.
Dreamcatcher Workshop – Rescheduled
Come build an Indigenous Creature Dreamcatcher. This traditional Native American skill will be taught by our Prophetstown friend, Olive Huff. Olive is a Navajo Indian and will show patrons how to create a one-of-a-kind catcher with natural materials as per tradition. The workshop will be held on Saturday, November 14th at 10:00 a.m. This class is free and open to the public.
Yogurt Making Class
Come learn how to make your own yogurt from scratch at the Prophetstown Library on Saturday, November 21st at 9 a.m. Yogurt is very beneficial to your gut bacteria and making it couldn’t be easier! We will walk you through the easy process of making your own and preserving it. This class is FREE and open to the public! Please let the library know if you would like to attend at hcadams1@yahoo.com or call 309-714-2699.
Little Gals Holiday Beauty Workshop
Tweens and young ladies are invited to Prophetstown Library’s “Little Gals Holiday Beauty Workshop” being held by local cosmetologist, Madison Lackas. Madison will be providing the gals with nail sets, a make-up session, and hair accessories! Guaranteed GLAM for the holiday season! This workshop will be during PLT students’ Thanksgiving break, Wednesday, November 25th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost is $15 per child, open to ages 13 and under. Please call the library to register at 309-714-2699 or email at hcadams1@yahoo.com.
Decorate Cookies and Hear About the Grinch
Everyone is invited to the Prophetstown Library’s holiday celebration on Saturday, November 28th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. before the Lighted Christmas Parade begins! Come do some decorating with their homemade sugar cookies then stay to hear the best story ever! The library will have the greeniest and meanest Grinch here in person to read his personal favorite, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”! This event is free and open to all.
Ongoing Events
After School LEGO Club Every Tuesday and Thursday
All kids are invited after school is done, to the Prophetstown Library for LEGO Club. Come build a masterpiece with all your friends! LEGO Club will be held 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Come when you can!
After School Crafting Club with Raven
All kids are invited every Wednesday and Friday for an afterschool crafting club at the library. Come hang out with library favorite, Raven Newman, and craft some fun new projects. Wednesday will be hands-on crafting and Fridays will be baking! The club will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m. All supplies will be provided.
Reading Tutoring for Fall Semester
If anyone in the community is in need of reading tutoring, please reach out to the Prophetstown Library. We are tutoring any age from Pre-K to 101 years old. Homeschooled kids are welcome! This is free and open to the public. Please call for more details.
Role-Playing Game Club Mondays and Fridays
A Role-Playing Game Club, World of Darkness, will meet every Monday and Friday 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 at 309-714-2699 with any questions.
Pen Pal Club – Sign Up Now!
Prophetstown Library is hosting a Pen Pal Club in cooperation with a nationwide program for people of all ages to write to a Pen Pal. The program is for ages 5 to 100! Once you get signed up, the administration will let us know a good match with a person of corresponding age and we will let you know what library they are from. There is no sharing of personal addresses. The person who writes the Pen Pal letter will drop off the letter at the library, and we will mail the letter to the corresponding library where you Pen Pal is a patron at that library. Once they write back, the letter will get sent to Prophetstown Library and we will either email or phone you to let you know your letter is in. Please stop by the library to sign up.
Prophetstown Library Takes Part in SVCC IMPACT Program
Prophetstown Library has recently been approved as volunteer partner with the SVCC Impact Program. This means any student currently participating in the program can serve their volunteer hours at the library and they will get the proper paperwork filled out for you to get credit for your hours served. Please contact the library if you’re interested in signing up.
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