For adults, join the Citizens Utility Board to learn about your energy choices and ways to save money on your utility bills. Can’t make it to the library in person? No problem. Register to view at home using the link: https://us06web.zoom.u s/webinar/register/WN_Y UePOnxnQdKV1g5oOnh VkQ#/registration
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 […]
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 […]
Come shop til you drop with small business vendors. They’ll be all set up and ready for you to check out their crafts, boutiques, pieces of art, jewelry and so much more! Food trucks will be available as well. This is a family event! There will be fun activities going throughout the day. Check out […]
The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center offers free IDNR approved boater safety classes. Advanced registration is required. This eight hour class is required to complete your certification. Courses are open to anyone 12 and older. Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This class is recommended for new boaters, families that […]
Join us to celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a foam party sponsored by It’s My CU! We’ll have other games and crafts set up around the library, as well as face painting, and Aussem Dogs will be on site selling lunch.
For adults, learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.
Join us at the library to hear local author Paula Stacy read her book, The Teeniest Tiny Tiger! and then make a tiger craft after the story at this all ages event.
Embrace Ottawa’s small-town charm: bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Concerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown’s historic Washington Park. Admission is free. At this time, no indoor venue is available, so if bad weather postpones […]
Kids and dogs are always welcome on our kayaking tours. We have tandem kayaks that can hold up to 3 in different configurations. We also have single kayaks for those that want their own ride or for paddlers >225lbs. We can set up a tandem kayak (hold up to 550lbs) that can easily be paddled […]
