Shake, Rattle, Read!
2026-03-25 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Chicago) | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Join us every Wednesday for stories, songs, and a craft. Find each week’s theme on the event calendar on our website. Stay and play after the craft if your schedule permits. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.

Afternoon Tea and Tolkien
2026-03-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Whether it’s your first visit to the Shire, or you’re a regular guest at second breakfast, celebrate National Tolkien Reading Day with tea, treats, and your favorite J.R.R. Tolkien tales.

Kid's Book Club (Grades K-3)
2026-03-26 16:30 - 17:15 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
At this month’s book club we will be discussing the book, Secret Pizza Party by Adam Rubin and will make a craft that will go along with the story. Copies of the book will be available for check out in the Children’s Dept.

Food for Thought Book Club: Skinnytaste Simple by Gina Homolka
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
New members are always welcome. Participants wil be asked to make a recipe out of the cookbook prior to each meeting and share their opinion of the results. Cookbooks will be available for check out from the library.

Escape the Study Room Game-Rescue Peter Rabbit
2026-03-28, 2026-03-29, 2026-03-30, 2026-03-31, 2026-04-01, 2026-04-02, 2026-04-03, 2026-04-04 and 2 more dates | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Are you quick enough to solve the riddles that will free Peter Rabbit ffrom Mr. McGregor’s garden? Help Peter escape and win a prize.

parkrun
2026-03-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Heritage Harbor Ottawa, 2 Great Loop, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
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 basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. We want to encourage people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE! Taking part is easy – just register before your first ever parkrun. The great thing is that you only ever need to do this once! Then just set your alarm for Saturday morning and get yourself there! Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Bluegill Boathouse & Marina Bar – please come and join us! Maybe swap stories about your parkrun that day, chat to other parkrunners over a cup of tea or coffee and just be an part of this community. So whether you’re a complete novice looking to get yourself started or a regular wanting to use this as a part of your training schedule, you’re welcome to come along and join us. Please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time. You can visit the event website link to register.

Crafter Hours: Cupcake Liner Flowers
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Make a beautiful bouquet out of cupcake liners. Registration is required as spots are limited due to the availability of supplies. To register for this class, visit our events page, call the library at 815-434-0509, or stop by the Circulation Desk.

The Loop Group
2026-03-28 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.

Homeschool Art
2026-03-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
We will be working with charcoal this month. Learn the different techniques and then use that knowledge to create your own unique work of art. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

Ready, Set, Read
2026-03-31 10:00 - 10:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, and a craft. Find each weeks theme on the event calendar on our website. Stay and play after the craft if you have time. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.

Watercolor Bunnies (Grades 3-6)
2026-03-31 13:00 - 13:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Learn about illustrator Catherine Rayner as you create value studies of bunnies using watercolors.

Yappers Book Club
2026-03-31 16:30 - 17:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Need a place to study after school or somewhere to hang out with friends? Bring schoolwork, a project, or a book to read for fun! There’s no pressure here, just friends, snacks, and time to get something done at the library.

Shake, Rattle, Read!
2026-04-01 10:00 - 10:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, 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 event calendar on our
website. This event is for children ages birth to 3.

Friendly Faces, Safe Spaces: Autism Acceptance Family Night
2026-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Join us at the library to explore local autism resources! Meet officers from
the Ottawa Police Department’s LINKED program and hear from representatives
of community organizations about what they have to offer. We’ll also have a
sensory-friendly Touch-a-Truck with the Ottawa Police and Ottawa Fire
Departments (no lights, no sirens) along with light refreshments, kids’ crafts and
activities, and a Quiet Room.

Tinker Time: Slime and Goo (Preschool- Grade 2)
2026-04-02 13:00 - 13:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Get sticky at the library while you make different types of slime and goo!

Easter Egg Hunt in Peck Park
2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Peck Park, 1498 State St., Ottawa, IL, 61350
You are invited to the Special Events Comittee Easter Egg Hunt – now in Peck Park! The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance as well.

Manga Club
2026-04-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Hey manga and anime fans! We’re getting together to talk about our
favorite manga (and the anime series they’ve inspired). This month,
we’re talking The Apothecary Diaries.

Story Time @ the Woodland
2026-04-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Nell’s Woodland, 2000 Alexis Ave., Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Join us at Nell’s Woodland for a naturethemed story time. Enjoy stories, music,
and a craft followed by a short hike through the park, weather permitting.
Registration is required. Please register online, in person at the library, or call
(815) 434-0509.

Poetry and Tea (Grades 5-6)
2026-04-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Celebrate National Poetry Month! Try your hand at writing your own poem
while enjoying tea (and juice) and snacks. Please register online, in
person at the library, or call 815-434-0509.
