Events

Events

Events

2025 Boater Safety Courses

Illinois Waterway Visitor Center 950 N 27th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States

The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center offers free IDNR approved boater safety classes. Advanced registration is required. This eight hour class is required to complete your certification. Courses are open to anyone 12 and older. Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This class is recommended for new boaters, families that […]

Crafter Hours:

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

Create a watermelon out of recycled buttons to display for summer. Registration is required for this adult event due to the availability of supplies. To register, please call the library at (815) 434-0509 or stop by the Circulation Desk.

The Loop Group

The Loop Group

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

For adults, Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.

Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tours

Kayak Starved Rock Campground 1170 N. 27th Road, Ottawa, IL, United States

Kids and dogs are always welcome on our kayaking tours. We have tandem kayaks that can hold up to 3 in different configurations. We also have single kayaks for those that want their own ride or for paddlers >225lbs. We can set up a tandem kayak (hold up to 550lbs) that can easily be paddled […]

Mystery Monday Book Club: “The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters

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

New members are always welcome to join this librarian-led book club. Copies of the book will be available for check out. Book Summary: In July 1962, a Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later, their youngest daughter vanishes. This is a riveting novel about the search […]

Ready, Set, Read!

Ready, Set, Read!

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

Join the Reddick Library for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on the Reddick Library website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years

Tinker Time: Ramps & Rollers

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

Use everyday materials to create slopes and explore things that roll. This event is for children in Grades K-2.

Bilingual Story Time/Tiempo para Cuentos

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

Join us for stories and songs in English and Spanish. Make a craft, and stay and play if you have time. ¡Únete a nosotros para cuentos y canciones en inglés y español! ¡Haz una manualidad y quédate a jugar si tienes tiempo! Edades de 3 a 5 años. This event is for children ages 3-5 […]

Food for Thought Cookbook Club: “PlantYou” by Carleigh Bodrug

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

New members are always welcome at 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.

After Hours Teen Karaoke

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

Come and make some noise and belt out some of your favorite songs with friends. Registration is required, and please have a song or two in mind when you sign up. To register, please call the library at (815) 434-0509 or stop by the Circulation Desk.