Ottawa, IL - The Middle of Everywhere

Ghosts in the Graveyard (Grades K-2)
2025-10-23 16:00 - 16:45 (America/Chicago) | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
In this STEM activity, we will design a ghost transporter to lift ‘ghosts’ from
the ground to the top of a pulley.

Shake, Rattle, Read
2025-10-22 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 10:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” conversation with Marissa Bode
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
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 event, go to bit.ly/ILPMarissaBode or scan the QR code.

Ready, Set, Read!
2025-10-21 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-10-14 10:00 - 10:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
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.

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Find out what quest your Dungeon Master has created for you. Will you
survive? Will you accomplish your goals?

Mystery Monday Book Club: The Reckoning by John Grisham
2025-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
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 subsequent trial.

Camp Tuckabatchee Haunted Camp 2025
2025-10-18 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-17 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-11 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-10 16:00 - 22:00 | Camp Tuckabatchee, 1973 N 35th Road, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Experience the classic Haunted Camp at Camp Tuckabatchee! Not scary from 4 to 6:30 pm, scary from 7 to 10pm.

The Loop Group
2025-10-18 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly enviornment with knowledgeable people.

Trunk or Treat @ Trinity Lutheran Church
2025-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 717 Chambers St., Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Enjoy a Trunk or Treat on October 18th in the north parking lot of Trinity Lutheran Church of Ottawa at 1 PM – 3 PM!

Crafter Hours: Teacup Bookmarks
2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
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.

parkrun
2025-10-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Heritage Harbor Ottawa, 2 Great Loop, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
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 basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. We want to encourage people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE! Taking part is easy – just register before your first ever parkrun. The great thing is that you only ever need to do this once! Then just set your alarm for Saturday morning and get yourself there! Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Bluegill Boathouse & Marina Bar – please come and join us! Maybe swap stories about your parkrun that day, chat to other parkrunners over a cup of tea or coffee and just be an part of this community. So whether you’re a complete novice looking to get yourself started or a regular wanting to use this as a part of your training schedule, you’re welcome to come along and join us. Please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time. You can visit the event website link to register.

Farmers & Makers Market
2025-10-18 08:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-11 08:00 - 12:30 | Jackson St, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
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 for a day of fun and community spirit. Let’s celebrate and support our local farmers and makers together. See you there!

FAFSA Workshop
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
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 library at (815) 434-0509 or stop by the Circulation Desk to reserve one. This event is for teens and adults.

Voter Registration
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
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.

Edible Skeleton (Grades 3-6)
2025-10-15 16:00 - 16:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Come celebrate the spooky season by building a skeleton that you can eat!

Out of the Darkness LaSalle County Walk and Resource Fair 2025
2025-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Washington Square Park, 100 West Jackson St, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Walk together to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and fund critical efforts to protect mental health and prevent suicide. There will be activities (art therapy and more) on site, hope/healing resources, and honor beads available. Please visit the event website below to learn more. Check-in begins at 11 am, the event starts at 1 pm.

Chicago Marathon Eve parkrun
2025-10-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Heritage Harbor Ottawa, 2 Great Loop, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
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 basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. We want to encourage people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE! Taking part is easy – just register before your first ever parkrun. The great thing is that you only ever need to do this once! Then just set your alarm for Saturday morning and get yourself there! Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Bluegill Boathouse & Marina Bar – please come and join us! Maybe swap stories about your parkrun that day, chat to other parkrunners over a cup of tea or coffee and just be an part of this community. So whether you’re a complete novice looking to get yourself started or a regular wanting to use this as a part of your training schedule, you’re welcome to come along and join us. Please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time. You can visit the event website link to register.

This is a special edition of Heritage Harbor’s parkrun: On this particular Saturday, expect an extra buzz in the air as runners, walkers, and supporters come together for a fun, friendly shakeout or leisurely stroll before the big race. All are invited to participate, whether you’re warming up for the big day or just having a good time!

Tech Time
2025-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Struggling with technology? Join us for some hands-on help from our
knowledgeable staff in honor of Digital Inclusion Week! Whether you’re facing
issues with the internet, your phone, or tech accessories, we’re here to help.

More Dead People of Illinois
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Join John Lynn, historian and researcher, to hear of his exploration of hundreds of
Illinois cemeteries to find interesting graves, headstones, intriguing lives and
deaths.

Wednesday Evening Book Group
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
True Biz by Sara Nović will be discussed at this patron-led book group.

Medicare Basics
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Financial Professionals from Bankers Life will lead this informational
introduction to Medicare. This adult event is for educational purposes only.

Frankenstein Drawing (Grades K-2)
2025-10-07 16:00 - 16:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Become Dr. Frankenstein and create your own monster with this step-by-step art activity!
