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  • Wed 22
    Rack of Children's books at Reddick Library

    Shake, Rattle, Read!

    July 22 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am Shake, Rattle, Read!
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 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. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.

  • Wed 22

    Overnight Oats

    July 22 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Grades 7-12, Come and learn how to put together a cup of overnight oats for an easy, nutritious make-ahead breakfast. Registration is required as spots are limited due to the availablity of supplies. To register visit our events page, call the library at (815) 434-0509, or stop by the Circulation Desk.

  • Thu 23
    Racks of children's books at Reddick Library.

    Gnome Homes

    July 23 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Grades 3-6, Build a whimsical gnome home for your yard out of natural materials and recycled items.  

  • Thu 23

    Food for Thought Book Club: The Weekday Vegetarians

    July 23 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Food for Thought Book Club: The Weekday Vegetarians by Jenny Rosenstrach New members are always welcome to join. Participants will be asked to make a recipe from the cookbook prior to each meeting and share their opinions of the results.

  • Fri 24

    Teen After Hours Bingo

    July 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Grades 7-12, No skill required- just luck! Join us for bingo. Registration required. To register visit our events page, call the library at (815) 434-0509, or stop by the Circulation Desk. Please either be in the Community Room before 5 or use the annex door if you arrive late.

  • Sat 25

    Farmers and Makers Market

    July 25 @ 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Farmers and Makers Market
    Jackson St Ottawa, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 25
    In front of Study Room A, looking towards exit at Reddick Library.

    Incredible Bats

    July 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Meet and learn about bats and a variety of other animals at this fun event for all ages! You’ll see fruit bats, a fennec fox, a short tailed opossum, an armadillo, a rabbit, dormice, a rat, a kangaroo rat, a king snake, a box turtle, a bearded dragon, and a parrot. Registration is required. To […]

  • Sat 25
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    The Loop Group

    July 25 @ 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 25

    Music in the Park

    July 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Music in the Park
    Washington Square Park 100 West Jackson St, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Unwind in the park with a chair or blanket, and enjoy the sweet sounds of your favorite performers.

  • Mon 27
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    Dungeons & Dragons

    July 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    For grades 7-12, Find out what quest your Dungeon Master has created for you. Will you survive? Will you accomplish your goals?

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