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  • Sat 15

    America 250: Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors

    August 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    LaSalle County Genealogy Guild 115 West Glover Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

      Scott Norrick will be presenting "America 250: Researching your Revolutionary Ancestors." Do you think you may have a Revolutionary ancestor in your family tree? Could they have been a […]

  • Sat 15
    A photo of the front of Study Rooms A and B at Reddick Public Library

    The Loop Group

    August 15 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm The Loop Group
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

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

  • Sat 15

    Ottawa Puzzle Challenge

    August 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ottawa Puzzle Challenge
    Ottawa Historical and Scouting Museum 1100 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    🧩 Could YOUR team put together a custom Ottawa puzzle faster than everyone else? 📅 Saturday, August 15 🕙 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. 👥 Teams of 2. Cost is […]

  • Sun 16

    Ottawa’s Debate Days

    August 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Debate Days
    Downtown Ottawa

    Ottawa's Debate Days is a celebration of the world-renowned debate between future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Senator Stephen Douglas. It was held in the heart of historic Downtown Ottawa, […]

  • Sun 16

    Quilt Trunk Show/Mrs. Douglas & Lincoln Tea

    August 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Reddick Mansion 1000 W. Lafayette Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    ✨ Quilt Trunk Show & Mrs. Lincoln & Douglas Tea 📅 Sunday, August 16 🕑 2:00 PM 📍Reddick Mansion Explore beautiful quilts, hear the stories stitched into every piece, and […]

  • Mon 17

    Ottawa’s Debate Days

    August 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Debate Days
    Downtown Ottawa

    Ottawa's Debate Days is a celebration of the world-renowned debate between future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Senator Stephen Douglas. It was held in the heart of historic Downtown Ottawa, […]

  • Mon 17
    Rack of adult books at Reddick Library.

    Mystery Monday Book Club: The Golden Spoon

    August 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Adults, 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: When production for […]

  • Mon 17

    Friendly Faces, Safe Spaces: Autism Acceptance Family Night

    August 17 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    For all ages: Join us at the library to meet officers from the Ottawa Police Department’s LINKED program. Families can enjoy a sensory friendly Touch-a-Truck with the Ottawa Police and […]

  • Tue 18

    Ottawa’s Debate Days

    August 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Debate Days
    Downtown Ottawa

    Ottawa's Debate Days is a celebration of the world-renowned debate between future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Senator Stephen Douglas. It was held in the heart of historic Downtown Ottawa, […]

  • Tue 18
    Racks of children's books at Reddick Library.

    Ready, Set, Read!

    August 18 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am Ready, Set, Read!
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 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 […]

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