Ottawa, IL - The Middle of Everywhere

STORY TIME WITH SANTA
2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Come and listen as Santa reads some of his favorite stories and join him in a sing-along
of his favorite songs. Afterwards, there will be a craft to complete while you wait your
turn to share your Christmas list and get your photo taken with Santa. Registration is
required for this all ages event. To register, please call the library at (815) 434-0509 or
stop by the Circulation Desk.

parkrun
2025-12-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-13 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.

Chris Kringle Market
2025-12-19 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Ottawa
Join us under the sparkling lights of historic downtown Ottawa, Illinois for the Ottawa Chris Kringle Market by Floret Events LLC. The Chris Kringle Market takes place throughout downtown Ottawa every weekend, from November 28 thru December 21, 2025. Please stay tuned for more updates!

PARACHUTE PLAY (Preschool-Grade 2)
2025-12-19 10:30 - 11:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Play games and sing songs while using a giant parachute. Registration is
required. To register, please call the library at (815) 434-0509 or stop by the
Circulation Desk.

WINTER UNICORN MARIONETTE (Grades K-2)
2025-12-18 16:00 - 16:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Come craft a magical unicorn marionette dressed for the winter weather.

Voter Registration
2025-12-17 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 will be held in Study Room 2.

Teen DIY Bookmarks
2025-12-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Come and design a bookmark to keep or gift.

SHAKE, RATTLE, READ!
2025-12-17 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-10 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.

JANE AUSTEN BIRTHDAY
2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Join us to celebrate literary writer Jane Austen’s 250th birthday! We will have tea,
snacks, and crafts. Registration is required as spots are limited due to the availability
of supplies. To register for this class, please call the library at (815)434-0509 or
stop by the Circulation Desk.

READY, SET, READ!
2025-12-16 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-09 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.

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-12-15 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: HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER BY KRISTEN PERRIN
2025-12-15 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 for check out from the library.
Book Summary: A woman dedicates her life to avoiding her predicted murder, only
to find herself vindicated sixty years later when her body is discovered in her
expansive country estate. Now, it falls to her great-niece to uncover the truth and
catch the killer.

TAYLOR SWIFT PARTY
2025-12-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
We’re Back to December. Join us for a fun-filled celebration where you can dance and sing
along to your favorites while enjoying Swiftie approved crafts and activities. Costumes are
welcome but not required. This event is for children and teens of all ages.

Chris Kringle Market (Sunday)
2025-12-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Ottawa

THE LOOP GROUP
2025-12-13 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-06 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.

Chris Kringle Market (Saturday)
2025-12-13 11:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Ottawa

CRAFTER HOURS: COFFEE & CRAFT
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Take a break from the stress of the holidays with crafts and refreshments. We’ll provide
craft supplies for a paper star, coloring materials, and light refreshments.
Registration is required as spots are limited due to the availability of supplies. To register
for this class, please call the library at (815)434-0509 or stop by the Circulation Desk.

TECH TIME
2025-12-12 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 new monthly program. Whether you’re facing issues
with the internet, your phone, or tech accessories, we’re here to help.

HOLIDAY SWEATER BINGO
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Wear your favorite holiday sweater and have a blast at bingo with chances to win
gift card prizes. This event is for adults only. Doors will open at 6:45pm.

WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver will be discussed at this
patron-led book group.

REINDEER MARIONETTE (Grades 3-6)
2025-12-10 16:00 - 16:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Come craft a festive reindeer marionette to enjoy this holiday season.

Jane Austen Party
2025-12-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Come celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with tea, cookies, and a movie
inspired by her work.

GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB (Grades 3-5 & 6-12)
2025-12-06 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 Cyber Security. Sign up for online tutorials at
https://hq.girlswhocode.com and then come join us at the library for a fun get-together.

Manga Club
2025-12-06 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 mangas (and the anime series they’ve inspired). This month we’re
talking My Hero Academia!
