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  • Thu 16

    Your Concert Series: Cecelia Teneal’s Divas of Soul

    April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Central Intermediate School 711 E McKinley Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 18

    parkrun

    April 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am parkrun
    Heritage Harbor Ottawa 2 Great Loop, Ottawa, IL, 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 […]

  • Sat 18

    The Loop Group

    April 18 @ 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.

  • Sun 19
    In front of Study Room A, looking towards exit at Reddick Library.

    Youth Poetry Workshop

    April 19 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    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.

  • Mon 20
    Rack of adult books at Reddick Library.

    Mystery Monday Book Club: The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

    April 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    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.

  • Mon 20
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    Dungeons & Dragons

    April 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Discover the adventure your Dungeon Master has crafted for you. Can you endure? Will you achieve your objectives?.

  • Tue 21
    Racks of children's books at Reddick Library.

    Ready, Set, Read!

    April 21 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am Ready, Set, Read!
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    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.

  • Tue 21
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    Artist’s Workshop

    April 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    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.

  • Wed 22

    Shake, Rattle, Read!

    April 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 event calendar on our website. This event is for children ages birth to 3.

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

    Kid’s Book Club (Grades K-3)

    April 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    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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