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.
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.
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.
Join us for a special National Library Week Story Time with State Representative Briel. She will be reading a story in the Children’ Department.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.
