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  • Wed 20
    A photo of the front of Study Rooms A and B at Reddick Public Library

    Escape the Study Room: Mission to the Moon

    May 20 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Escape the Study Room: Mission to the Moon
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    It’s T-45 before launching to the Moon. Can you and your crew solve the riddles before liftoff? Walk in or reserve a room in advance to play the game and win a prize!

  • Wed 20
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    Library Helpers

    May 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Hey, library lovers! We’re looking for anyone interested in helping the library improve our Teen Services and assist with behind-the-scenes tasks. Come by for a chat about helping our library services!

  • Wed 20
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    Voter Registration

    May 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 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.

  • Wed 20
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    Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

    May 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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    R.F. Kuang’s work combines history, magic, and classical literary tradition to render powerful critiques of academia, the publishing industry, and even contemporary popular culture. Her most recent novel, Katabasis, follows two graduate students as they descend into hell after the death of their professor, and the screen rights options to the novel were sold to […]

  • Thu 21
    A photo of the front of Study Rooms A and B at Reddick Public Library

    Escape the Study Room: Mission to the Moon

    May 21 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Escape the Study Room: Mission to the Moon
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    It’s T-45 before launching to the Moon. Can you and your crew solve the riddles before liftoff? Walk in or reserve a room in advance to play the game and win a prize!

  • Thu 21
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    Food for Thought Cookbook Club: Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb Perelman

    May 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    New members are always welcome to join! Participants will be asked to make a recipe out of the cookbook prior to each meeting and share their opinion of the results..

  • Fri 22

    Memorial Day Festivities at Heritage Harbor

    May 22 - May 25
    Heritage Harbor Ottawa 2 Great Loop, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Heritage Harbor hosts a weekend-long celebration over Memorial Day featuring a variety of cherished Harbor traditions and community events. The weekend is highlighted by the annual Memorial Day Parade, a festive, family-friendly favorite that winds through the resort and brings together the local community in a joyful celebration of remembrance and togetherness.

  • Fri 22
    A photo of the front of Study Rooms A and B at Reddick Public Library

    Escape the Study Room: Mission to the Moon

    May 22 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Escape the Study Room: Mission to the Moon
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    It’s T-45 before launching to the Moon. Can you and your crew solve the riddles before liftoff? Walk in or reserve a room in advance to play the game and win a prize!

  • Sat 23

    5th Annual Cars and Coffee

    May 23 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    234 Albin Stevens Drive 234 Albin Stevens, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Come join LaSalle County Cruisers for the season opener. Enjoy a beautiful scenic free show on the riverfront with the historic train bridge as a backdrop. Our friends with the Naplate Volunteer Fire Department will have some great breakfast burritos available and Bean Box Espresso from LaSalle with offer up a wide variety of quality […]

  • Sat 23

    2026 Boater Safety Courses

    May 23 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 2026 Boater Safety Courses
    Illinois Waterway Visitor Center 950 N 27th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States

    *Free IDNR Approved Boater Safety Classes* (Advanced registration required) This 8-hour class is required to complete your certification. Open to anyone 12 and over. Students under age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Did you know: Anyone born on or after January 1st, 1998 who operates a vehicle powered by a motor of […]

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