Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
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Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years. |
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Join the Reddick Library for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on the Reddick Library website. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
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Come celebrate the spooky season by building a skeleton that you can eat!
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Register to vote during this drop-in event. Requirements include being 18 years or older as of election day, November 4, 2025, a photo ID, and an additional proof of address. Registrations will take place in Study Room 2. |
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Whether you are graduating soon or planning to go back to school, join Aubrie McDermott, ISACorps Member, to start the process of applying for FAFSA. This class requires registration and computer access. If you need to borrow a laptop for this class, please let the staff know when you are registering. To register, call the […] |
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Experience the classic Haunted Camp at Camp Tuckabatchee! Not scary from 4 to 6:30 pm, scary from 7 to 10pm. |
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Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience from 8am to 12:30pm. Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends, and even your pets […]
Heritage Harbor parkrun, Ottawa is a FREE weekly 5k event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 8:00 AM, May – September, & 9:00 AM, October – April, in Heritage Harbor. It offers an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular […]
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Come make a cozy teacup bookmark. Registration is required as spots are limited due to the availability of supplies. To register for this class, please call the library at (815) 434-0509 or stop by the Circulation Desk.
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Enjoy a Trunk or Treat on October 18th in the north parking lot of Trinity Lutheran Church of Ottawa at 1 PM – 3 PM!
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Experience the classic Haunted Camp at Camp Tuckabatchee! Not scary from 4 to 6:30 pm, scary from 7 to 10pm. |
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New members are always welcome to join this librarian-led book club. Copies of the book will be available for checkout from the library. Book Summary: In 1946, Clanton, Mississippi, World War II hero Pete Banning calmly and inexplicably kills his pastor and friend, the Reverend Dexter Bell, and refuses to defend his actions during the […]
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Find out what quest your Dungeon Master has created for you. Will you survive? Will you accomplish your goals? |
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Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
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Prepare for a magical evening as journalist Amanda Finn welcomes Wicked’s Nessarose actress, Marissa Bode. Marissa will reflect on what makes the Wicked story so meaningful to her, share personal stories and insights from her time on stage, and the challenges and rewards of being part of an iconic production. To register for this virtual […] |
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Join the Reddick Library for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on the Reddick Library website. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years. |
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In this STEM activity, we will design a ghost transporter to lift ‘ghosts’ from the ground to the top of a pulley. |
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Experience the classic Haunted Camp at Camp Tuckabatchee! Not scary from 4 to 6:30 pm, scary from 7 to 10pm. |
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Heritage Harbor parkrun, Ottawa is a FREE weekly 5k event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 8:00 AM, May – September, & 9:00 AM, October – April, in Heritage Harbor. It offers an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular […]
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Join the Ottawa Fire Department to learn about fire safety at home for Fire Prevention Month. This informative event is for all ages.
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Step back in time to a shadowy night of intrigue, secrets, and suspense at A Victorian Haunting: Murder at the Mansion. Someone has met an untimely end inside the grand Reddick Mansion… and it’s up to you to uncover the truth. Follow a trail of clues hidden throughout downtown Ottawa. Each stop reveals another piece […]
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Experience the classic Haunted Camp at Camp Tuckabatchee! Not scary from 4 to 6:30 pm, scary from 7 to 10pm. |
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Join us for a Halloween hangout, with a scary movie, creepy crafts and spooky games. Costumes are encouraged but not required. |
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Come and learn about an artist and create a masterpiece inspired by their style. Wear clothes you don‘t mind getting messy. |
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Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
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Need a place to study after school or somewhere to hang out with friends? Bring schoolwork, a project, or a book to read for fun! There’s no pressure here, just friends, snacks and time to get something done at the library. |
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Join the Reddick Library for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on the Reddick Library website. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
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At this month’s book club, we will be discussing The Night Before Halloween by Natasha Wing and creating a few monsters of our own. Copies of the book will be available for checkout in the Children’s Department. |
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Join us for Halloween family fun! Drop in to trick or treat through the library, play games, do a craft, and more! Costumes are welcome but not required.
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Aria Nouveau transports audiences on a journey through crossover hits, Broadway blockbusters, mainstream opera favorites and popular music in an elegant and artful evening perfect for music lovers of all ages. Artists like Sarah Brightman, Josh Groban, and Andrea Bocelli pioneered the “classical crossover” genre, where elements of pop and opera seamlessly blend into a […] |
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The Ottawa American Legion Post 33's 17th Annual 24 hour Veterans Honor Guard Vigil will be held at the War Memorial in Washington Square, on Friday, Oct. 31st at 4:45 PM. A Command Post tent will be near Columbus & Lafayette Streets, provided by IL Valley Labor Management. Courtesy coffee and snacks will be available. […]
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Experience the classic Haunted Camp at Camp Tuckabatchee! Not scary from 4 to 6:30 pm, scary from 7 to 10pm.
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Dust off those costumes, stock up on the good candy, and get ready — Ottawa’s Halloween fun will take place Friday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Families are encouraged to use flashlights, glow sticks, or other bright accessories to help stay visible once the sun goes down — and of course, to enjoy […] |
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Heritage Harbor parkrun, Ottawa is a FREE weekly 5k event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 8:00 AM, May – September, & 9:00 AM, October – April, in Heritage Harbor. It offers an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular […]
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Kick off Dino-vember with a delightful Dinosaur StoryWalk! Join us anytime during our open hours for an outdoor stroll around the library while enjoying a story along the way. This event is designed for children of all ages. Feel free to wear your dinosaur costumes, but it’s not a requirement!
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Hey Anime and Manga fans! We’re getting together to discuss our favorite manga (and the anime series they’ve inspired). This month, we’re talking Delicious in Dungeon!
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This club isn’t just for girls, but uses the Girls Who Code Curriculum. At this month’s gathering, we’re learning about AI. Sign up for online tutorials at https://hq.girlswhocode.com/ and then come join us at the library for a fun get together. |