Sunday Lecture Series continues on September 20, 2026 at 2pm at the Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum. September’s lecture is titled Planes and Trains. Dan Schott will present the history of flight and the local history, including Charles Lindbergh’s mail plane crash, along with Amelia Earhart’s connection to LaSalle County, plus Wild Bil Crawford’s […]
For all ages: Join the Reddick Library and the City of Ottawa Arts Committee for an unveiling ceremony to celebrate 6 local artists and their murals on the Reddick Library's exterior annex wall. A brief dedication and artist recognition ceremony will begin the celebration, followed by an open house with refreshments. All are welcome!
For adults, The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins will be discussed at this librarian-led book group. New members are always welcome. Copies of the book will be available for checkout. Book Summary: When North Carolina’s richest and most notorious woman dies, her estate passes to her adopted son, Camden. He soon realizes that an inheritance can […]
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 years.
For all ages: Create with library LEGO pieces and have your build displayed in the Children’s Department. This month’s theme is “Found in the Woods”.
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. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
For grades k-3, Club—Travel the world through stories during this monthly book club. This month, we are going to Australia! We will be discussing Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French, learning interesting facts about the country, and making an Aboriginal dot painting. Copies of the book will be available for check out in the […]
Every Day with Babs by Barbara Costello will be discussed at this fun book club. New members are always welcome. Participants will be asked to make a recipe out of the cookbook prior to each meeting and share their opinion of the results
Music duo, Erin Shields & David Shenton present their unique and highly entertaining show: Songs of Love, Hope, & Inspiration. With over 3,500 combined performances to their credit, these consummate and virtuosic performers have been delighting audiences for years with their sophisticated show featuring highly original interpretations of songs every audience knows and loves. The […]
Hosted by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce, the Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market is a vibrant, family-friendly event that brings together local growers, makers, and artisans in the heart of downtown Ottawa, Illinois. Location: Jackson Street, south side of Washington Square Park(Barricades will block access at LaSalle Street and Columbus Street) Market Hours: Saturdays from 8 […]
