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 events calendar. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
For grades 3-6: Make a pretty craft to celebrate the peak blooming season for sunflowers.
Adults, Have a blast at after-hours bingo with chances to win gift card prizes. Enter this event through the library Annex doors on Washington Street. Doors will open at 6:45pm.
LIVE AT JORDAN BLOCK JAMS: HOTEL CALIFORNIA An Eagles Tribute Experience Date: August 14 Time: 8:00 – 10:00 PM Location: Jordan Block, 101 W Main St. FREE CONCERTFor over three decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has been recreating the legendary sound of the Eagles, thrilling audiences around the world with one of the most authentic tribute shows in rock […]
Hosted by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce, the Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market is a vibrant, family-friendly event that brings together local growers, makers, and artisans in the heart of downtown Ottawa, Illinois. Location: Jackson Street, south side of Washington Square Park(Barricades will block access at LaSalle Street and Columbus Street) Market Hours: Saturdays from 8 […]
Ottawa's Debate Days is a celebration of the world-renowned debate between future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Senator Stephen Douglas. It was held in the heart of historic Downtown Ottawa, at Washington Park. Come celebrate all things Ottawa with a week full of summer fun in the sun! Scroll down for the schedule, as well […]
*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 […]
🧩 Could YOUR team put together a custom Ottawa puzzle faster than everyone else? 📅 Saturday, August 15 🕙 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. 👥 Teams of 2. Cost is $50 per team. 🏆 $100 Prize 📍 Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum And while you're there... Bring a puzzle. Take a puzzle. Because apparently […]
All ages are welcome to come and enjoy the new animated movie, GOAT (Rated PG with a runtime of 93 minutes). We’ll be serving popcorn and making basketball crafts.
Scott Norrick will be presenting "America 250: Researching your Revolutionary Ancestors." Do you think you may have a Revolutionary ancestor in your family tree? Could they have been a minuteman? A spy? A signer of the Declaration? A participant in the Boston Tea Party? Come join us and find out! Scott's areas of expertise […]
