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.
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 K-2: Come visit Nell’s Woodland to listen to Peter Rabbit and create a snack that Peter would love! This event is for children in Grades K-2. Registration is required as spots are limited due to the availability of supplies. To register, visit our events page, call the library at (815) 434-0509, or stop by […]
Book Sale-Stop in and buy bargain books and more! Visit the Community Room to browse our selection of gently used sale items. Thursday, August 6 @ 10:00am-6:00pm Friday, August 7 @ 10:00am-4:00pm rSaturday, August 8 @ 9:00am-12:00pm and free books from 12:00-1:00pm (Donations of gently used materials will only be accepted on Tuesday, August 4 […]
Book Sale-Stop in and buy bargain books and more! Visit the Community Room to browse our selection of gently used sale items. Thursday, August 6 @ 10:00am-6:00pm Friday, August 7 @ 10:00am-4:00pm rSaturday, August 8 @ 9:00am-12:00pm and free books from 12:00-1:00pm (Donations of gently used materials will only be accepted on Tuesday, August 4 […]
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 […]
Book Sale-Stop in and buy bargain books and more! Visit the Community Room to browse our selection of gently used sale items. Thursday, August 6 @ 10:00am-6:00pm Friday, August 7 @ 10:00am-4:00pm rSaturday, August 8 @ 9:00am-12:00pm and free books from 12:00-1:00pm (Donations of gently used materials will only be accepted on Tuesday, August 4 […]
Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.
As part of Friendship Days, this family-friendly music event is back! Pack a cooler and bring a lawn chair for this FREE event at Washington Park.
For teens: Get ready for the new school year and personalize your school supplies with our sticker collection. Bring your notebooks, water bottles, binders, and more, and we will provide the stickers.
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.
For preschool-grade 2: Join Miss Robin and create musical instruments to have your own rock band. Tinkering builds fine motor and critical thinking skills, both of which are foundations for STEM learning.
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.
For grades 3-6: Make a pretty craft to celebrate the peak blooming season for sunflowers.
Adults, Have a blast at after-hours bingo with chances to win gift card prizes. Enter this event through the library Annex doors on Washington Street. Doors will open at 6:45pm.
LIVE AT JORDAN BLOCK JAMS: HOTEL CALIFORNIA An Eagles Tribute Experience Date: August 14 Time: 8:00 – 10:00 PM Location: Jordan Block, 101 W Main St. FREE CONCERTFor over three decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has been recreating the legendary sound of the Eagles, thrilling audiences around the world with one of the most authentic tribute shows in rock […]
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 […]
Ottawa's Debate Days is a celebration of the world-renowned debate between future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Senator Stephen Douglas. It was held in the heart of historic Downtown Ottawa, at Washington Park. Come celebrate all things Ottawa with a week full of summer fun in the sun! Scroll down for the schedule, as well […]
*Free IDNR Approved Boater Safety Classes* (Advanced registration required) This 8-hour class is required to complete your certification. Open to anyone 12 and over. Students under age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Did you know: Anyone born on or after January 1st, 1998 who operates a vehicle powered by a motor of […]
🧩 Could YOUR team put together a custom Ottawa puzzle faster than everyone else? 📅 Saturday, August 15 🕙 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. 👥 Teams of 2. Cost is $50 per team. 🏆 $100 Prize 📍 Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum And while you're there... Bring a puzzle. Take a puzzle. Because apparently […]
All ages are welcome to come and enjoy the new animated movie, GOAT (Rated PG with a runtime of 93 minutes). We’ll be serving popcorn and making basketball crafts.
Scott Norrick will be presenting "America 250: Researching your Revolutionary Ancestors." Do you think you may have a Revolutionary ancestor in your family tree? Could they have been a minuteman? A spy? A signer of the Declaration? A participant in the Boston Tea Party? Come join us and find out! Scott's areas of expertise […]
Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.
🧩 Could YOUR team put together a custom Ottawa puzzle faster than everyone else? 📅 Saturday, August 15 🕙 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. 👥 Teams of 2. Cost is $50 per team. 🏆 $100 Prize 📍 Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum And while you're there... Bring a puzzle. Take a puzzle. Because apparently […]
Ottawa's Debate Days is a celebration of the world-renowned debate between future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Senator Stephen Douglas. It was held in the heart of historic Downtown Ottawa, at Washington Park. Come celebrate all things Ottawa with a week full of summer fun in the sun! Scroll down for the schedule, as well […]
✨ Quilt Trunk Show & Mrs. Lincoln & Douglas Tea 📅 Sunday, August 16 🕑 2:00 PM 📍Reddick Mansion Explore beautiful quilts, hear the stories stitched into every piece, and enjoy an afternoon tea inspired by the Lincoln-Douglas era. Tickets for the Quilt Raffle are $10 each or 6 for $50, available at the OVC, […]
Ottawa's Debate Days is a celebration of the world-renowned debate between future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Senator Stephen Douglas. It was held in the heart of historic Downtown Ottawa, at Washington Park. Come celebrate all things Ottawa with a week full of summer fun in the sun! Scroll down for the schedule, as well […]
Adults, New members are always welcome to join this librarian-led book club. Copies of the book will be available for check out from the library. Book Summary: When production for the cooking competition Bake Week begins at the gothic estate of the show’s host and founder, celebrity chef Betsy Martin, everything seems normal, but as […]
For all ages: Join us at the library to meet officers from the Ottawa Police Department’s LINKED program. Families can enjoy a sensory friendly Touch-a-Truck with the Ottawa Police and Ottawa Fire Departments (no lights, no sirens), along with light refreshments, kids’ crafts and activities, and a Quiet Room.
Ottawa's Debate Days is a celebration of the world-renowned debate between future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Senator Stephen Douglas. It was held in the heart of historic Downtown Ottawa, at Washington Park. Come celebrate all things Ottawa with a week full of summer fun in the sun! Scroll down for the schedule, as well […]
