The Loop Group
Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United StatesJoin fellow fiber artists for some craft time and conversation. Limited assistance and supplies may be available. All experience levels are welcome.
Join fellow fiber artists for some craft time and conversation. Limited assistance and supplies may be available. All experience levels are welcome.
Hey manga and anime fans! We’re getting together to talk about our favorite mangas (and the anime series they’ve inspired). This month we’re talking That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime!
New members are always welcome to join this club, which is not just for girls. We’ll sign up accounts using the Girls Who Code curriculum. Members will learn computer coding at their own pace, either at home or on the library computers. We’ll meet once a month for activities and snacks to go.
Join us at Nell’s Woodland for a nature-themed story time. Enjoy stories, music, and crafts followed by a short hike through the park. Please register in person at Reddick Library, online on our events page, scan the QR code, or call (815) 434- 0509. This event is for children of all ages.
Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
Join us every Wednesday for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
Play with a variety of toys, color some pages, and read books in a low-light, low-sound environment. This event is for children of all ages and abilities. Registration is required. Please register online, in person at the library, or call (815)434-0509.
Get ready for Halloween by drawing a Jack-O-Lantern that looks like it’s glowing!
Join the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to learn about different choices in the TV market, streaming services that are available, and how to cut your cable costs. They’ll also discuss call-blocking services, how to avoid common robocall scams, and how new federal legislation is helping to reduce robocalls.
Struggling with technology? Join us for some hands-on help from our knowledgeable staff at this monthly program. Whether you’re facing issues with the internet, your phone, or tech accessories, we’re here to help at this drop in program.
Come and make a ghost squishy out of memory foam.
Donate clean, gently used kids’ costumes. Donations can be brought to the library the day of the swap. If costumes include detached accessories, please have the costume with all its pieces together in a bag. Advance donors receive 1 ticket per costume and may begin swapping at 10:00am. Day of donors receive 1 ticket per […]
Join fellow fiber artists for some craft time and conversation. Limited assistance and supplies may be available. All experience levels are welcome.
Celebrate the season by playing a round of fall-themed putt putt.
Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
Join us every Wednesday for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
Winnie the Pooh and friends are celebrating their 100 anniversary. Enjoy picnic snacks, play games, color some pages, and craft with us in the Hundred Acre Wood!
The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse will be discussed at this patron-led book group.
Gather round to hear tales of ghosts, ghouls, and all things scary from local storyteller Bill Myers. Light refreshments and campfire-themed snacks will be served at this special event for adults.
It’s Friday and time to hang out and play games. We will have board and card games, bring your own Switch or take a turn on our Switch 2.
Join fellow fiber artists for some craft time and conversation. Limited assistance and supplies may be available. All experience levels are welcome.
New members are always welcome to join this librarian-led book club. Copies of the book will be available for checkout from the library. Book Summary: A year into Martha & Alan’s marriage, Martha notices a blood streak on the back of one of Alan’s shirts he’d worn to a conference as a traveling salesman. Is […]
Find out what quest your Dungeon Master has created for you. Will you survive? Will you accomplish your goals?
Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
Join us for a dedicated time to spend with other artists and work on new or existing projects. This monthly adult program is in collaboration with the Ottawa Art League.
Join us every Wednesday for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week's theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
The photographer, Daniel Overturf, will discuss the people and places explored in Illinois Trails and Traces. His personal anecdotes about meeting people across the state provide the unpublished backstory to the portraits and places he photographed. A photographer since 1974 and a 30+ year college educator, Overturf will also provide insights to his craft and […]
Travel the world through stories at this monthly book club. This month we will be discussing, Gustavo, The Shy Ghost by Flavia Z Drago, learning interesting facts about Mexico, and painting Sugar Skull rocks. Copies of the book will be available for check out in the Children’s Department.
Join this new educational session where OSF Sleep Center Mission Partners will discuss: • How poor or insufficient sleep can contribute to feelings of stress, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. • Building healthier sleep habits and improve your nightly routine. • Better understanding of why rest is essential for a healthy mind, body, and daily life. […]
Decorate the cover of a pocket notepad using recycled paper, making it a stylish and useful place to jot down your notes. Registration is required as spots are limited due to the availability of supplies. To register for this class, visit our events page, scan the QR code, call the library at (815) 434-0509, or […]