Stranger Things Science Fridays
Attention all kids! When science and our attention meet, what happens? Crazy science experiments and weird unknown facts will be the focus for this science-based crafting! We are going to be testing out some strange science based experiments that have been going viral. The first meeting will be Friday, July 18th at 1:00 p.m.
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, July 8th at 1:30pm.
“Prophetstown is Proud to Read” Summer Reading Promotion
Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in coordination with Prophetstown Proud and local businesses are bringing an incentive program to our area kids K-8th grade. Much like the nationwide “Book It” Program, our “Prophetstown is Proud to Read” program rewards area youths who are reading this summer! Be sure to stop in the Prophetstown Library to have us start you a reading tracker card. Once the card is filled up, you can redeem at local businesses. This reading program will run till August 1st. Kids will have until October 1st to claim their rewards. We hope to see you often this summer checking out books in hopes of meeting your reading goals!
Book Club to Meet for July
The next library book club meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 15th at 2:00 p.m. and the book will be “Code Name Hélène” by Ariel Lawhon. 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.
Lego Club at the Library
Lego Club will meet on Saturday, July 26th at 10:00 a.m. All ages are invited. Snacks will be provided.
Micro-Greens Classes to be Offered
Did you know that Sulforaphane found in cruciferous vegetables, can help protect and repair your DNA? Eat the cruciferous vegetables in micro-green form, 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, they will provide you with your own sprout house and training. We would like to know if an evening or weekend class time will work for the public. Please let us know: hcadams1@yahoo.com
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