President’s Day STEM (Grades K-2)

Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

Celebrate President’s Day with an engaging story and a fun activity! You can create your own version of either the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial using macaroni!

Mystery Monday Book Club: We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

New members are always welcome to join this librarian-led book club. Book Summary: Retired investigator, Steve Wheeler, is enjoying the quiet retired life until his private security officer daughter-in-law sends him an SOS to help her when a dead body, a bag of money, and a killer unexpectedly leads her in a breakneck race around […]

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

Find out what quest your Dungeon Master has created for you. Will you survive? Will you accomplish your goals?

LEGO Club

Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

This event is perfect for LEGO fans. We will choose a theme, and you'll craft your creation to align with it. All creations will be showcased afterward in the children's department.

Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Virtual

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments. To register for this virtual program, go to https://bit.ly/ILP_AmyTan

Simple Circuits (Grades 3-6)

Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

Complete a simple circuit challenge with items found around the house. This event is for children in Grades 3-6. Registration is required as spots are limited due to the availability of supplies.

Pre-Civil War Quilts

Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

Join Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, Connie Martin, as she shares the stories passed down by her greatgrandmother, Lizzie, detailing how her family survived the antebellum period though trials and tribulations. During this presentation, Connie will explain how they used quilts containing hidden codes and secret messages to assist both white and black abolitionists in guiding […]

Homeschool Art

Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

Come to the library to meet up with other homeschoolers and learn about various artists and artistic styles.