Ottawa, IL - The Middle of Everywhere

Escape the Study Room Game
2026-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
*SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 18*
Reserve a room or walk in to take on the challenge! Teams of up to four will be assigned a Study Room (if available) and will have 45 minutes to unravel all of Jack Frost’s riddles. Remember, Jack Frost enjoys playing frosty tricks! Solve his riddles to earn a prize.

THE LOOP GROUP
2026-01-17 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-10 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-03 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
2026-01-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-03 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.

D&D AT THE LIBRARY
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Whether you are new to Dungeons and Dragons or are looking to meet fellow
players, join us for some D&D game play and basics. This adult event is presented
by Goblin Gaming LLC.

WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Title to be announced for this patron-led book group.

CONSTELLATIONS (Grades K-2)
2026-01-14 16:30 - 17:15 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Come and learn about constellations and create your own mini planetarium.

SHAKE, RATTLE, READ!
2026-01-14 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-07 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!. 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.

ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT: BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE WITH JONATHAN EIG
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer
Prize-winning King: A Life. Vividly written
and exhaustively researched, it is the first major biography in decades of civil rights
icon Martin Luther King Jr.―and the first to include recently declassified FBI files.
To register for this virtual program, go to bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig or scan the QR code.
ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT: BRINGING
HISTORY TO LIFE WITH JONATHAN EIG

READY, SET, READ!
2026-01-13 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-06 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 time. Find each week’s theme on the
Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5.

MOCKTAILS AND MASTERPIECES
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Learn how to paint a winter masterpiece while you sip and socialize. We’ll provide
all the supplies (and drinks), just bring your creativity. Registration is required due
to the availability of supplies. To register for one of the two classes, please call the
library at (815) 434-0509 or stop by the Circulation Desk. Registration for this free
special event opens on December 18.

Rusty Halo: Mini Market
2026-01-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Rusty Halo, 3277 E. 18th Road, Ottawa, IL 61350, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Rusty Halo will host a miniature version of the beloved market on January 10, from 9 am to 4 pm. It will take place in the main Rusty Halo building. All vendors will be inside. Enjoy a variety of goods, from those related to Valentine’s and St. Patrick’s Days, to home decor, primitives, and more!

Vendor List:

Rusty Halo, Rock n Road Relics, Absolute Crafts, Subline Intent, Natural Refinery, Cactus & Wildflower,
Laurie Reagan Fine Arts, Shosh Designs, Scripture Bread, Nifty Vintage, and Refurbished Treasures.

AFTER HOURS TEEN KARAOKE
2026-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Come and make some noise and belt out some of your favorite songs with friends.
Registration is required. To register, please call the library at (815) 434-0509 or stop by
the Circulation Desk. Please note, please enter (if arriving after 5) and exit the event
through the library’s annex doors.

TECH TIME
2026-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
For adults: Struggling with technology? Join the Reddick Library for some hands-on help from our knowledgeable staff at this drop-in event. Whether you’re facing issues with the internet, your phone, or tech accessories, the library is here to help.

MONTHLY KIT: ZA'ATAR
2026-01-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Available the Week of January 5
This month’s kit will contain recipes and a sample of Za’atar spice blend. Kits will be available as supplies last and are limited to one per patron.

DIY BOOK BEDAZZLE
2026-01-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Bring a book from home and decorate the cover using rhinestones, glitter, and other
craft supplies. A limited supply of books
will be available on a first-come, first served basis for those in need of one.

ROCKET NIGHT LIGHT (Grades 3-6)
2026-01-06 16:30 - 17:15 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Have some cosmic fun creating a space rocket night light.

GAME NIGHT
2026-01-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Looking for ways to unwind and socialize? Join us for some fun video and board
game play. Play a game from our selection of board games and Nintendo
Switch games, or bring your own game or device.

GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB (Grades 3-5 & 6-12)
2026-01-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
This club isn’t just for girls, but uses the Girls Who Code curriculum. At this
month’s gathering, we’re learning about Digital Art. Sign up for online
tutorials at https://hq.girlswhocode.com and then
join us at the library for a fun get together.

MANGA CLUB
2026-01-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Hey manga and anime fans, we’re getting together to talk about our favorite manga
(and the anime series they’ve inspired). This month, we‘re talking One Piece!
