Upcoming events include the following:
Tiny T’s “Ocean Animal Rescue”
Prophetstown Library hosts a toddler story hour on the first Monday of each month. This month, 2-5 year-olds can read about all the different animals in the ocean and try to “rescue” them! The Ocean Animal story hour will be held on Monday, April 1 at 10 a.m.
Solar Eclipse on April 8
Stop by the Prophetstown Library and grab your free eclipse viewing glasses while supplies last!
April Story and Craft Hour
All school age kids are invited to our April Story and Craft Hour on Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. This event is for all school age kids of any age. This month, we will be creating rain sticks instruments!
Traveling Office Hours
State Senator Win Stoller will be at the Prophetstown Library from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, April 15 for traveling office hours.
Wits Fitness Brain Exercise Class
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 on Wednesday, April 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Meditation Mondays
A beginner meditation class will be on Monday, April 22 at 5 p.m. downstairs at the 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.
Library News
During the week of April 15 – April 20, we will continue with our Family Reading Initiative, encouraging all kids to read in their households. ALL children that comes to the library during these dates and checks out books will receive a hooting owl cupcake!
We hope to see everyone utilizing our local library and reading amongst all ages, 2 years-101 years old. Be sure to stop in to see all of our new books we have added for the month of March and April including a hand-selected section of books that make our hearts sing for spring!
