Join us every Wednesday for stories, songs, and a craft!. Stay and play after the craft if you have time. Find each week’s theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
Come and join us for a Mario Kart tournament with our Nintendo Switch 2. Registration is required. Please register online at www.reddicklibrary.org, in person at the library, call the library at (815) 434-0509.
We will be discussing Digging for Words by Angela Burke Kunkel, learning interesting facts about Columbia, and making a craft to go with the story. Copies of the book will be available for check out from the Children’s Department.
It’s Friday, time to hang out and play games! We will have board and card games ready for you. You can also bring your own Switch or take a turn on our Switch 2.
Submarine Installation Dedication Ceremony, will be held at Allen Park Shelter D on Saturday, November 21, 2026. The event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., with the ceremony beginning at 12:00 p.m. More details TBA
Celebrate Dinovember with us! Join us for a variety of dinosaur-themed activities, crafts, and snacks. Dino-wear is encouraged but not required. This event is for children and teens of all ages.
Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, and a craft!. Stay and play after the craft if you have time. Find each week’s theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5.
Design and build a structure to keep a turkey safe from becoming Thanksgiving dinner!
Need a place to study 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.
Make a grateful-themed creation with library LEGO pieces and have your build displayed in the Children’s Department.
Join us every Wednesday for stories, songs, and a craft!. Stay and play after the craft if you have time. Find each week’s theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
Holiday Traditions Start Here Stroll beneath a canopy of twinkling lights and breathe in the scent of pine and fresh holiday treats as you wander through the Chris Kringle Market in beautiful downtown Ottawa, Illinois! Sip from your festive market mug filled with hot cocoa as you browse cozy vendor huts and charming downtown boutiques, […]
The Ottawa Exploreum is excited to introduce the Exploreum Merry Makers Market, a new indoor holiday shopping & family experience happening for three weekends this November & December! We are looking for makers and vendors offering handmade, unique, creative, specialty, and gift-worthy items to help us create a festive place for families to shop, […]
Kick off the holiday season in dazzling style at Ottawa’s beloved Festival of Lights Parade! Join us in the heart of downtown as festive floats, sparkling lights, and holiday music fill the streets with cheer. This magical tradition brings families and friends together to celebrate the season, with a joyful procession that lights up the […]
Holiday Traditions Start Here Stroll beneath a canopy of twinkling lights and breathe in the scent of pine and fresh holiday treats as you wander through the Chris Kringle Market in beautiful downtown Ottawa, Illinois! Sip from your festive market mug filled with hot cocoa as you browse cozy vendor huts and charming downtown boutiques, […]
The Ottawa Exploreum is excited to introduce the Exploreum Merry Makers Market, a new indoor holiday shopping & family experience happening for three weekends this November & December! We are looking for makers and vendors offering handmade, unique, creative, specialty, and gift-worthy items to help us create a festive place for families to shop, […]
The Ottawa Exploreum is excited to introduce the Exploreum Merry Makers Market, a new indoor holiday shopping & family experience happening for three weekends this November & December! We are looking for makers and vendors offering handmade, unique, creative, specialty, and gift-worthy items to help us create a festive place for families to shop, […]
Stroll beneath a canopy of twinkling lights and breathe in the scent of pine and fresh holiday treats as you wander through the Chris Kringle Market in beautiful downtown Ottawa, Illinois! Sip from your festive market mug filled with hot cocoa as you browse cozy vendor huts and charming downtown boutiques, each one aglow with […]
Come show off your character creations in a low-pressure cosplay hangout. Your cosplay doesn’t have to be elaborate, just grab something from your closet and show up for your favorite fandom.
We will be weaving with yarn! Funding for this event was provided in part by the Illinois Arts Council and the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation.
More details TBA!
The Ottawa Exploreum is excited to introduce the Exploreum Merry Makers Market, a new indoor holiday shopping & family experience happening for three weekends this November & December! We are looking for makers and vendors offering handmade, unique, creative, specialty, and gift-worthy items to help us create a festive place for families to shop, […]
Stroll beneath a canopy of twinkling lights and breathe in the scent of pine and fresh holiday treats as you wander through the Chris Kringle Market in beautiful downtown Ottawa, Illinois! Sip from your festive market mug filled with hot cocoa as you browse cozy vendor huts and charming downtown boutiques, each one aglow with […]
Holiday Traditions Start Here Stroll beneath a canopy of twinkling lights and breathe in the scent of pine and fresh holiday treats as you wander through the Chris Kringle Market in beautiful downtown Ottawa, Illinois! Sip from your festive market mug filled with hot cocoa as you browse cozy vendor huts and charming downtown boutiques, […]
The Ottawa Exploreum is excited to introduce the Exploreum Merry Makers Market, a new indoor holiday shopping & family experience happening for three weekends this November & December! We are looking for makers and vendors offering handmade, unique, creative, specialty, and gift-worthy items to help us create a festive place for families to shop, […]
Where Holiday Magic Meets the Harbor Step into a holiday wonderland at A Very Merry Harbor Christmas in the charming Navvy Town neighborhood at Heritage Harbor Ottawa. As twilight settles over the harbor, enjoy twinkling lights, joyful carolers, and the cozy glow of bonfires. As evening falls, gather for the lighting of the Christmas tree […]
The Ottawa Exploreum is excited to introduce the Exploreum Merry Makers Market, a new indoor holiday shopping & family experience happening for three weekends this November & December! We are looking for makers and vendors offering handmade, unique, creative, specialty, and gift-worthy items to help us create a festive place for families to shop, […]
Stroll beneath a canopy of twinkling lights and breathe in the scent of pine and fresh holiday treats as you wander through the Chris Kringle Market in beautiful downtown Ottawa, Illinois! Sip from your festive market mug filled with hot cocoa as you browse cozy vendor huts and charming downtown boutiques, each one aglow with […]
The Ottawa Exploreum is excited to introduce the Exploreum Merry Makers Market, a new indoor holiday shopping & family experience happening for three weekends this November & December! We are looking for makers and vendors offering handmade, unique, creative, specialty, and gift-worthy items to help us create a festive place for families to shop, […]
Stroll beneath a canopy of twinkling lights and breathe in the scent of pine and fresh holiday treats as you wander through the Chris Kringle Market in beautiful downtown Ottawa, Illinois! Sip from your festive market mug filled with hot cocoa as you browse cozy vendor huts and charming downtown boutiques, each one aglow with […]
