All ages, Get ready to get messy! We will be exploring different ways to paint--bubbles, splattering, unusual paint brushes, and more! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. Funding for this event was provided in part by the Illinois Arts Council and the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation. This event will be held outdoors on […]
Grades 7-12, Find out what quest your Dungeon Master has created for you. Will you survive? Will you accomplish your goals?
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 years.
All Ages, Make a pet-themed creation with library LEGO pieces and have your build displayed afterwards 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. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
Grades 7-12, Black, herbal, oolong? Come test out different varieties of tea and find a new favorite. We will also learn how to take an afternoon teatime, a perfect addition to an afterschool snack routine
Preschool-Grade 2, Create beautiful summer art using found items from nature.
Adults, Join Susan Glassman, University of Illinois Extension’s Health and Wellness Educator, to learn how to make healthy and delicious meals on the grill and tasty summer salads.
Grades 7-12, Come show off your character creations in a low-pressure cosplay hangout. Your cosplay doesn’t have to be elaborate (or even good), just grab something from your closet and show up for your favorite fandom.
Hosted by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce, the Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market is a vibrant, family-friendly event that brings together local growers, makers, and artisans in the heart of downtown Ottawa, Illinois. Location: Jackson Street, south side of Washington Square Park(Barricades will block access at LaSalle Street and Columbus Street) Market Hours: Saturdays from 8 […]
