Summer Reading Every Tuesday in June
Summer Reading will be held every Tuesday in June at the Prophetstown Library. This is for Pre-K through 8th grade. We will be making some wacky crafts while learning about the world around us! All kids who are checking out books and reading at home from June 1st till August 1st will have their reading tracked with prizes offered from area businesses for their reading rewards. Get signed up today at www.prophetstownlibrary.com or stop by the library to pick up your registration form.
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 Tuesday, June 10th at 1:30 p.m.
Book Club to Meet for June
The next library book club meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 17th at 2:00 pm. and we will be discussing the book “Fly Away” by Kristin Hannah. If you would like to join the book club, please email or phone the library, and we will get the book ordered for you. 309-714-2699 or hcadams1@yahoo.com.
Build Your Own Succulent Garden
Snacks and Succulents! Blooms-A-Latte and Prophetstown Library are teaming up for this workshop on Wednesday, June 25 at 11 a.m. Build your own succulent garden as you learn about the plants by local florists from Blooms-A-Latte. This is a great way to support one of Prophetstown’s local businesses! Cost is $20. Please stop by the library or call to sign up 309-714-2699. Snacks will be provided.
Lego Club at the Library
Lego Club will meet on Saturday, June 28th at 10:00 a.m. All ages are invited. Snacks will be provided.
Coming Soon!
“Prophetstown is Proud to Read” Summer Reading Promotion
The library, Prophetstown Proud, and local businesses are bringing an incentive program for kids in K-8th grade, much like the nationwide “Book It” Program. This incentive program will run in tandem with our Summer Reading Program. Stop by the Prophetstown Library for more information!
Fall Microgreens Classes
Did you know that Sulforaphane found in cruciferous vegetables can help protect and repair your DNA? Eat the cruciferous vegetables in microgreen form, and you’re packing a punch! The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library will be offering microgreen growing classes to the public this fall. These classes will be free and through a grant effort by OCHD, will provide you with your own sprout house and training.
Library staff would like to know if an evening or weekend class time will work for the public. Please email your preference to hcadams1@yahoo.com or call 309-714-2699.
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