Ottawa, IL - The Middle of Everywhere

Food for Thought Book Club: Skinnytaste Simple by Gina Homolka
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
New members are always welcome. Participants wil be asked to make a recipe out of the cookbook prior to each meeting and share their opinion of the results. Cookbooks will be available for check out from the library.

Kid's Book Club (Grades K-3)
2026-03-26 16:30 - 17:15 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
At this month’s book club we will be discussing the book, Secret Pizza Party by Adam Rubin and will make a craft that will go along with the story. Copies of the book will be available for check out in the Children’s Dept.

Afternoon Tea and Tolkien
2026-03-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Whether it’s your first visit to the Shire, or you’re a regular guest at second breakfast, celebrate National Tolkien Reading Day with tea, treats, and your favorite J.R.R. Tolkien tales.

Shake, Rattle, Read!
2026-03-25 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 10:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Join us every Wednesday for stories, songs, and a craft. Find each week’s theme on the event calendar on our website. Stay and play after the craft if your schedule permits. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.

Lego Club
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Make a daydream-themed creation with library LEGO pieces and have your build displayed afterwards in the Children’s Dept.

Ready, Set, Read
2026-03-24 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-03-17 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. Find each weeks theme on the event calendar on our website. Stay and play after the craft if you have time. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.

Escape the Study Room Game- Leprechaun Chase
2026-03-22, 2026-03-21, 2026-03-20, 2026-03-19, 2026-03-18, 2026-03-17, 2026-03-16, 2026-03-15 and 1 more date | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Are you lucky enough to outsmart the leprechaun, King Brian? Solve all his riddles and win a prize.
Saturday, March 7-Sunday, March 22 during open hours.

The Loop Group
2026-03-21 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.

parkrun
2026-03-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-14 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.

Bees and Beekeeping
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Buzz into the library to learn about bees and beekeeping from Illinois Valley Beekeeping Association President, Warren Norris. He’ll have demonstration hives, tools, suits, as well as frames that are full of capped honey to view.

Your Concert Series: She Gees
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Intermediate School, 711 E McKinley Rd, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Get ready to groove to the timeless tunes of one of the most legendary bands of all time with The She Gees! This electrifying female-led tribute to the Bee Gees will have you dancing and singing along to all of your favorite hits. With impeccable harmonies and soulful vocals, The She Gees pay homage to the Bee Gees in a way that is both authentic and fresh. From “Stayin’ Alive” to “How Deep Is Your Love,” “Night Fever” to “Tragedy,” they capture the essence of the Bee Gees’ sound and energy, making you feel like you’re experiencing the real thing. For tickets and Ottawa Concert Association membership information, please visit the OCA website or Facebook. You can also call Beth at (815) 228-6474. Adult membership is $60 each or $130 for the whole family. Membership includes four concerts in Ottawa and four in Pontiac.

Voter Registration
2026-03-18 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 (11-3-26), a photo ID, and an additional proof of address. This event is located in Study Room 2.

Artist's Workshop
2026-03-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Looking for a space to sit down and create? Join us for some time to work on your art and spend time with other artists. This monthly adult event is in collaboration with the Ottawa Art League.

Dungeons and Dragons
2026-03-16 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 Holdout by Graham Moore
2026-03-16 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 to check out from the library.

Financial Face-Off: The Ultimate Money Showdown
2026-03-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
One player, one question, one champion. Who will rise to the top? Be the last player standing to win this head-to-head elimination style trivia with Financial Plus Credit Union.
Registration is required. Register online, in person at the library, or call the library at 815-434-0509

Rusty Halo Mini Market
2026-03-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Rusty Halo, 3277 E. 18th Road, Ottawa, IL 61350, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
More details TBA! Parking available in the little town. All vendors will be inside the main Rusty Halo building. Enjoy a unique shopping experience setting in a 1920’s town.

Tech Time
2026-03-13 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 at our monthly event. Whether your facing issues with internet, your phone, or tech accessories, we’re here to help.
