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SUMMARY:Asteroids and Impact Craters (Grades 3-6)
DESCRIPTION:Create an asteroid and explore what happens when it collides with Earth’s surface.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/asteroids-and-impact-craters-grades-3-6/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Escape the Study Room Game-Rescue Peter Rabbit
DESCRIPTION:Are you quick enough to solve the riddles that will free Peter Rabbit ffrom Mr. McGregor’s garden? Help Peter escape and win a prize.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/escape-the-study-room-game-rescue-peter-rabbit/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Book Group
DESCRIPTION:The Antidote by Karen Russell will be discussed at this patron-led book group.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/wednesday-evening-book-group-5/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:DIY “Touch Grass” Craft
DESCRIPTION:Had a little too much screen time? Come make the perfect patch of fake\ngrass to keep on your desktop to remind you to take a break when\nyou need to “go touch grass!”
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/diy-touch-grass-craft/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Shake\, Rattle\, Read!
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday for stories\, songs\, and a craft. Stay and play after the\ncraft if you have time. Find each week’s theme on the event calendar on our\nwebsite. This event is for children ages birth to 3.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/shake-rattle-read-2/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260409
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SUMMARY:Escape the Study Room Game-Rescue Peter Rabbit
DESCRIPTION:Are you quick enough to solve the riddles that will free Peter Rabbit ffrom Mr. McGregor’s garden? Help Peter escape and win a prize.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/escape-the-study-room-game-rescue-peter-rabbit/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Teen Movie Theater
DESCRIPTION:Join us for popcorn and a movie. This month\, we’re watching\nDisney’s animated Hercules. Rated G. For teens in Grades 7-12.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/teen-movie-theater-2/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:RPLD Community Garden: Salad Garden Planting
DESCRIPTION:Help us start off the 2026 growing season by planting a salad garden in the\nRPLD Community Garden. John Collet\, from the Ottawa Garden Club\, will plant\na variety of leafy greens that will make a delicious salad. This event will be held in\nour Community Garden located on Fulton Street and is open to all ages.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/rpld-community-garden-salad-garden-planting/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Garden
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Read!
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday for stories\, songs\, and a craft. Stay and play after the craft if\nyou have time. Find each week’s theme on the event calendar on our website.\nThis event is for children ages 3-5 years.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/ready-set-read-4/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408
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SUMMARY:Escape the Study Room Game-Rescue Peter Rabbit
DESCRIPTION:Are you quick enough to solve the riddles that will free Peter Rabbit ffrom Mr. McGregor’s garden? Help Peter escape and win a prize.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/escape-the-study-room-game-rescue-peter-rabbit/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Poetry and Tea (Grades 5-6)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month! Try your hand at writing your own poem\nwhile enjoying tea (and juice) and snacks. Please register online\, in\nperson at the library\, or call 815-434-0509.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/poetry-and-tea-grades-5-6/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Story Time @ the Woodland
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nell’s Woodland for a naturethemed story time. Enjoy stories\, music\,\nand a craft followed by a short hike through the park\, weather permitting.\nRegistration is required. Please register online\, in person at the library\, or call\n(815) 434-0509.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/story-time-the-woodland/
LOCATION:Nell’s Woodland\, 2000 Alexis Ave.\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTSTAMP:20260704T155154
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SUMMARY:Escape the Study Room Game-Rescue Peter Rabbit
DESCRIPTION:Are you quick enough to solve the riddles that will free Peter Rabbit ffrom Mr. McGregor’s garden? Help Peter escape and win a prize.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/escape-the-study-room-game-rescue-peter-rabbit/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260704T155154
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SUMMARY:Escape the Study Room Game-Rescue Peter Rabbit
DESCRIPTION:Are you quick enough to solve the riddles that will free Peter Rabbit ffrom Mr. McGregor’s garden? Help Peter escape and win a prize.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/escape-the-study-room-game-rescue-peter-rabbit/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T140000
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SUMMARY:Manga Club
DESCRIPTION:Hey manga and anime fans! We’re getting together to talk about our\nfavorite manga (and the anime series they’ve inspired). This month\,\nwe’re talking The Apothecary Diaries.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/manga-club-4/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T153000
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CREATED:20260319T162618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T162618Z
UID:10001906-1775309400-1775316600@www.visitottawail.com
SUMMARY:The Loop Group
DESCRIPTION:Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable\npeople.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/the-loop-group-2/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T110000
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UID:10001653-1775293200-1775300400@www.visitottawail.com
SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt in Peck Park
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Special Events Comittee Easter Egg Hunt – now in Peck Park! The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance as well.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/easter-egg-hunt-in-allen-park/
LOCATION:Peck Park\, 1498 State St.\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family,Holiday,Kids Corner,Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260704T155154
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SUMMARY:Escape the Study Room Game-Rescue Peter Rabbit
DESCRIPTION:Are you quick enough to solve the riddles that will free Peter Rabbit ffrom Mr. McGregor’s garden? Help Peter escape and win a prize.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/escape-the-study-room-game-rescue-peter-rabbit/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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