Enjoy a Pre War Car Show (vehicles built before 1942) & Swap Meet at the Rusty Halo's little town. Cars, trucks, motor cycles, and tractors welcome. Event is rain or shine. $10.00 Donation per vehicle participant or spectator. Dash plaque prizes for the first 75 cars, trophies for 1st-3rd place, People's Choice, and Oldest. Everyone […]
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 […]
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.
Adults, Join Kim Gordon from Nonnies Cookie Company to learn how to decorate delicious cookies. Each participant will take home their decorated cookies, Kim’s recipes for cookies and icing, and their own decorating tools. Registration is required as spots are limited due to the availability of supplies. To register for this class, visit our events […]
Ottawa Family Pride Festival will have 100 vendors again, plus Broadway Star, and Internationally known Drag Superstar, Nina West is our Grand Marshall in the Annual John Fisher Dann Memorial Parade. Parade kicks off the day at 10am, and we are back to our original setup of Washington Park and Jordan Block. Reptile Show, Magic […]
Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.
Adults, Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda will be discussed--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: When Hazel Sharp, daughter of Mirror Lake’s longtime local detective unexpectedly inherits her childhood home, she’s warily drawn back […]
All ages, We will be getting messy and mixing up different types of slime to play with. Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting messy. This outdoor event will be held on the Fulton Street side of the library.
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 events calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
For adults, Looking for a place to sit and create? Join us for some dedicated time to work on your art and spend time with other artists. This new monthly adult program is in collaboration with the Ottawa Art League.
