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 […]
Join LaSalle County Sheriff's Office for Run the River for Respect, a 5K benefitting Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics IL. Registration is from 7:45 to 8:45. Run begins at 9:00. **Registration Fees:** $30 if you register before August 15th $35 for registrations after August 15th $40 after August 31st T-shirts: Be one of the lucky ones! Register by August […]
The Rusty Halo is a unique shopping experience set in a model 1920s town. Take a look at a collection of Model T Fords as you shop a wide selection of vendors. The Autumn Harvest Show will offer pumpkins, antiques & primitives, home-made goodies, jewelry, artwork, custom made items, soaps, seasonal, home decor, candles, honey […]
The City of Ottawa Arts Committee announces the first annual Paint the Town: En Plein Air Festival in Ottawa, IL. Plein air artists are invited to use their vision and talents to capture picturesque scenes. Nestled just 80 miles southwest of Chicago, Ottawa, Illinois, is a hidden gem for artists seeking inspiration. With its beautifully […]
If you're new to the library or just want a refresher, come learn about all the great things the library has to offer. We’ll cover Libby, Boundless, kanopy, and so much more! If you have time, join us for a brief tour of the library at the end. This event is for all ages.
Connect, collaborate, create and celebrate creativity! Stop in the Children’s Department any time during open hours to help create a temporary community art piece to celebrate Dot Day, inspired by Peter Reynold’s book, The Dot. This event is for children of all ages.
For adults, First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston 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: Evie Porter has a perfect life. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist. She must stay one step ahead of her past while […]
For teens, Discover the adventure your Dungeon Master has crafted for you. Can you endure? Will you achieve your objectives? We will have extra tables set up if you would like to run your own campaign with friends.
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 3-5 years
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.
