
Local Author to Hold Book Signing in January
The public is invited to attend a book signing and speaking event with local author Stark Wilson/Thomas Nance in January.

The public is invited to attend a book signing and speaking event with local author Stark Wilson/Thomas Nance in January.

Mark your calendars for these January events at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown!

The Sterling Public Library hosted a December 2025 Job Search Workshop featuring Leslie Neal from Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC). Neal provided valuable insights into TCOC’s programs and services for job seekers.

The next Adult Coffee Hour at Erie Public Library will be on Thursday, December 11th at 2 p.m.

Patrons of Odell Public Library in Morrison recently donated 260 pounds of food, 13 pounds of personal products, and over $300 in monetary donations during the library’s “Food for Fines” drive.

Mark your calendars for these December events at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown!

The winner of Prophetstown Library’s Thanksgiving turkey coloring contest is Zaylaa Hamstra of Prophetstown! She will receive a pumpkin ice cream sundae from Scoops Ice Cream and Grill.

On Saturday, November 22nd, the second of two microgreens classes will be held at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown. The classes are taught by Joyce Lewis, Grant Coordinator for the Ogle County Health Department.

The Whiteside Forum’s next event will feature Norm Moline, Professor Emeritus at Augustana College, on Sunday November 23rd starting at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison.

The Sterling Public Library has received a welcome surprise this week – a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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