Join the Reddick Library for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on the Reddick Library website. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
For grades K-2, welcome back to book club! This month, we will be discussing Veggies with Wedgies by Todd H. Doodler and making a craft to go along with the story. Copies of the book will be available for check out in the Children’s Department.
For adults, The Illinois State Treasurer is holding $3.5 billion in unclaimed funds. The State holds these funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. Drop in and meet Alice Morales from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office in Study Room 2 to discover if you have assets waiting for you
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 […]
Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience from 8am to 12:30pm. Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends, and even your pets […]
For adults, create a sunflower wreath to decorate your door. Registration is required as spots are limited due to the availability of supplies. To reserve a spot for this class, please call the library at (815) 434-0509 or stop by the Circulation Desk.lib
For adults, learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.
Embrace Ottawa’s small-town charm: bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Concerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown’s historic Washington Park. Admission is free. At this time, no indoor venue is available, so if bad weather postpones […]
The Naplate Volunteer Fire Department is proud to host its 3rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Car Show on Sunday, August 31st, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Vittone Park in Naplate, IL. This exciting event will feature music, food, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, awards, and dash plaques for the first 50 registered […]
Kids and dogs are always welcome on our kayaking tours. We have tandem kayaks that can hold up to 3 in different configurations. We also have single kayaks for those that want their own ride or for paddlers >225lbs. We can set up a tandem kayak (hold up to 550lbs) that can easily be paddled […]
