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.
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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.
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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. |
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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. 
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.
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Learn about illustrator Catherine Rayner as you create value studies of bunnies using watercolors.
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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. |
3 events,
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. 
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.
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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’ […] |
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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.
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Get sticky at the library while you make different types of slime and goo! |
1 event,
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. |
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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. 
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 […]
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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.
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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. |
1 event,
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. |
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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.
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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.
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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. |
4 events,
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.
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 event calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
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Help us start off the 2026 growing season by planting a salad garden in the RPLD Community Garden. John Collet, from the Ottawa Garden Club, will plant a variety of leafy greens that will make a delicious salad. This event will be held in our Community Garden located on Fulton Street and is open to […]
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Join us for popcorn and a movie. This month, we’re watching Disney’s animated Hercules. Rated G. For teens in Grades 7-12. |
4 events,
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.
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.
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Had a little too much screen time? Come make the perfect patch of fake grass to keep on your desktop to remind you to take a break when you need to “go touch grass!”
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The Antidote by Karen Russell will be discussed at this patron-led book group. |
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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.
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Create an asteroid and explore what happens when it collides with Earth’s surface. |
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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.
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Attorney Alexis Ferracuti, Managing Partner with the Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti, P.C., will provide this free introductory class on estate planning in honor of National Financial Literacy Month. This class will cover topics such as first steps, agencies to contact, what to expect in your journey, and more. |
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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.
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 […] 
More details TBA! Parking available in the little town. All vendors will be inside the main Rusty Halo building. Enjoy a unique shopping experience setting in a 1920's town.
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We’ll be showing Zootopia 2 (Rated PG with a run time of 108 minutes) and serving popcorn.
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Work on a project and explore the business side of video game companies. |
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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.
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Wear your comfiest cardigans and visit the library for a grannycore get together. Enjoy tea and treats while indulging in cozy hobbies. |
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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 event calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
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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. |
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We are excited to team up with Lindsey of Strictly Self Defense for our Personal Safety and Self Defense Workshop. In addition to learning simple self-defense techniques, the training will include an ageappropriate discussion of selfdefense-related topics that encourage attendees to make good decisions, to speak up when something doesn’t seem right, and to use […]
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This spectacular celebration of thirty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and more has wowed audiences worldwide, featuring hits from the Disco Era to Broadway to Pop. An award-winning songstress in her own right, Ms. Teneal has been nominated for four Independent Music Awards […]
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Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author Cristina Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her work. Her newest book, The Great Divide, is a moving exploration of the people who lived, loved, and labored during the construction of the Panama Canal. To register for this virtual event, go to: https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez or scan the QR code. Registration for […] |
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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 […] |
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Join in a free poem writing workshop for the Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards, hosted by Ottawa Poet Laureate, René Parks Wendinger. This event is for children and teens in Grades K-12. |
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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: The beautifully ornate reading room at Boston Public Library is completely silent on a weekday morning, until a woman’s terrified scream echoes through the room.
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Discover the adventure your Dungeon Master has crafted for you. Can you endure? Will you achieve your objectives?. |
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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 event calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
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Looking for a space to sit down and create? Join us for some dedicated time to work on your art and spend time with other artists. This monthly adult event is in collaboration with the Ottawa Art League. |
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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. |
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At this month’s book club, we will be discussing The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith and making a craft to go along with the story. Copies of the book will be available for checkout in the Children’s Department.
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Join Susan Glassman, University of Illinois Extension’s Health and Wellness Educator, for an introductory class on food preservation. She’ll share tips for food preservation safety, different ways to preserve your food, and much more. |
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Join us for a special National Library Week Story Time with State Representative Briel. She will be reading a story in the Children’ Department.
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Help save lives by donating blood at our ImpactLife Blood Drive. Sign-ups for specific times are preferred, but we will do our best to accommodate walk ins. To sign up for an appointment, go to our events page.
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Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Ottawa Visitors Center with us! 30 years… right here in the middle of everywhere The Ottawa Visitors Center has been sharing the stories, history, and heart of this community for three decades... and we think that’s something pretty special. And if you really want to see what that looks […] |
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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 […] 
*Free IDNR Approved Boater Safety Classes* (Advanced registration required) This 8-hour class is required to complete your certification. Open to anyone 12 and over. Students under age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Did you know: Anyone born on or after January 1st, 1998 who operates a vehicle powered by a motor of […]
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Come make a frame decorated with pressed flowers. 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 @ (815) 434-0509, or stop by the Circulation Desk. |
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We will be learning the art of printmaking. Explore different techniques and then put what you’ve learned to use to create your own unique artwork. Be sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting messy. Funding for this event was provided in part by the Illinois Arts Council and the Starved Rock County Community Foundation. |
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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 event calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
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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. |
1 event,
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. |
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At this STEAM program we will create origami flowers and magic blooming flowers. |
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In loving memory of Tom Nauman—our founding father from Morel Mania—this event exists because of his passion and vision. Without Tom, none of this would be possible. Join us at Washington Park along Jackson Street, where you can shop and peruse a large Botanical Market and Morel Market featuring everything… you guessed it… MUSHROOMS! We’ll […]
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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 Kagurabachi!
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Join in the last meeting of the season! Work on your project and play with Ozobot and Sphero. |
