Read Books and Earn a FREE Ticket to December’s Disney on Ice!
Read books and earn a FREE Ticket to December’s Disney on Ice! Part of the “Reading is Cool” Program, any child 2-12 years old that participates and reads at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library will receive a free child’s ticket to Disney on Ice that will be held December 3-6 at Vibrant Arena in Moline. Stop in at the library for more details!
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.
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.
Book Club to Meet for November
The next library book club meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17th at 2:00 p.m. and the book will be “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver. 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.
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– 4 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.
Knife Workshop with Local Craftsman
A knife workshop will be held on Saturday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. at the library, presented by local craftsman Scott Wirsing of Buttonhook Forge. Learn about knife care, geometries for different uses, sharpening and construction. This class is free and open to anyone 12 years of age and older.
Ornament Making Workshop
Calling all kids during Christmas break! Jenna Scifres, from Forge & Fiddle in Prophetstown, will host an ornament making workshop with local youth on Wednesday, December 23rd at 1:00 p.m. This class is free and open to any and all.
Ongoing Events
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.
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 Every Monday
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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