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  • Tue 18
    November 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Forgotten Valor: The Life and Death of General W.H.L. Wallace

    Forgotten Valor: The Life and Death of General W.H.L. Wallace

    Ottawa Historical and Scouting Museum 1100 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Forgotten Valor: The Life and Death of General W.H.L. Wallace will have its first public show at the Museum, Saturday, November 15th through the 20th. $10 per person. Due at the door.

  • Tue 18
    In front of Study Room A, looking towards exit at Reddick Library.
    November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science Illinois Libraries Present

    Virtual

    Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration. To register for this virtual event, please scan the QR code or go to: https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-Alt

  • Wed 19
    Rack of Children's books at Reddick Library
    November 19 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am SHAKE , RATTLE, READ!

    SHAKE , RATTLE, READ!

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    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.

  • Wed 19
    Racks of children's books at Reddick Library.
    November 19 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

    KID’S BOOK CLUB (Grades K-2)

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    This month we will be discussing The Great Thanksgiving Escape by Mark Fearing and doing a Thanksgiving STEAM challenge. Copies of the book will be available for check out from the Children’s Department.

  • Wed 19
    The doors of the Community Room at Reddick Public Library.
    November 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Radium Girls

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Learn the history of the numerous women who contracted radium poisoning from their time working here in Ottawa, IL, at the Radium Dial and Luminous Processes plants. This adult event is presented by the LaSalle County Historical Society.

  • Wed 19
    Reddick Library's Community Room Doors and shelves with various media
    November 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Voter Registration

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Register to vote during this drop-in event. Requirements include being 18 years or older as of Election Day (11/3/26), a photo ID, and an additional proof of address.

  • Wed 19
    November 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Forgotten Valor: The Life and Death of General W.H.L. Wallace

    Forgotten Valor: The Life and Death of General W.H.L. Wallace

    Ottawa Historical and Scouting Museum 1100 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Forgotten Valor: The Life and Death of General W.H.L. Wallace will have its first public show at the Museum, Saturday, November 15th through the 20th. $10 per person. Due at the door.

  • Thu 20
    Rack of adult books at Reddick Library.
    November 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Food for Thought: Cookbook Club What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking by Caroline Chamber.

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    New members are always welcome to join Reddick Library’s newest book club. Participants will be asked to make a recipe out of the cookbook prior to each meeting and share their opinion of the results. Copies of the cookbook will be available for check out from the library.

  • Thu 20
    November 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Forgotten Valor: The Life and Death of General W.H.L. Wallace

    Forgotten Valor: The Life and Death of General W.H.L. Wallace

    Ottawa Historical and Scouting Museum 1100 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Forgotten Valor: The Life and Death of General W.H.L. Wallace will have its first public show at the Museum, Saturday, November 15th through the 20th. $10 per person. Due at the door.

  • Fri 21
    November 21 - November 23

    Mistletoe, Mulled Wine & Bright Sides Weekend Contest

    Downtown Ottawa

    A winner has been selected, but there is still plenty of fun to have in Ottawa this weekend! Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Ottawa November 21 - 23 with a weekend full of cheer, flavor, and local fun! Friday, November 21 — Launch Party 🍻 Join us at Tangled Roots Brewing Company for the […]

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