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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.
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!
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.
Join us at Nell’s Woodland for a naturethemed story time. Enjoy stories, music, and crafts followed by a short hike through the park. Please register in person at Reddick Library or call (815) 434-0509.
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.
T-Rexplorers will be here at the library to show off authentic dinosaur fossils, share stories from their digs and some of their latest finds. Special guest Ranger the T-Rex will greet everyone as they arrive for the presentation. Registration is required. Please register in person at the library or call 815-434-0509.
