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SUMMARY:Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
DESCRIPTION:For all ages: You are new night guards at the museum and only have 45 minutes to fix the mixed-up displays before opening. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize? Reserve a Study Room or drop in and request one\, and see if you are successful. This event is for children and teens of all ages. Tuesday\, September 1 through Saturday\, September 19 during open hours.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/escape-the-study-room-game-history-museum/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Family,Get Educated,History,Kids Corner
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Cartoons
DESCRIPTION:For teens\, Join us for a bowl of cereal and some old school cartoons.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/saturday-morning-cartoons/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Kids Corner
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SUMMARY:The Loop Group
DESCRIPTION:Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/the-loop-group-3/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Get Educated
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SUMMARY:Mural Unveiling Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:For all ages: Join the Reddick Library and the City of Ottawa Arts Committee for an unveiling ceremony to celebrate 6 local artists and their murals on the Reddick Library’s exterior annex wall. A brief dedication and artist recognition ceremony will begin the celebration\, followed by an open house with refreshments. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/mural-unveiling-ceremony/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Family,Food,Get Educated,Get Involved,Kids Corner,Other,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Mystery Monday Book Club: The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
DESCRIPTION:For adults\, The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins will be discussed at this librarian-led book group. New members are always welcome. Copies of the book will be available for checkout. Book Summary: When North Carolina’s richest and most notorious woman dies\, her estate passes to her adopted son\, Camden. He soon realizes that an inheritance can entail far more than what’s written in a will—and the bonds of family stretch far beyond the grave.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/mystery-monday-book-club-reddick-library/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Read!
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday for stories\, songs\, and a craft! Stay and play\nafter the craft if you have time. Find each week’s theme on the events\ncalendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/ready-set-read-5/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:For all ages: Create with library LEGO pieces and have your build displayed in the Children’s Department. This month’s theme is “Found in the Woods”.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/lego-club/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Get Educated,Kids Corner
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SUMMARY:Shake\, Rattle\, Read!
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday for stories\, songs\, and a craft! Stay and play\nafter the craft if you have time. Find each week’s theme on the events\ncalendar. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/shake-rattle-read-3/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:World Traveler's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:For grades k-3\, Club—Travel the world through stories during this monthly book club. This month\, we are going to Australia! We will be discussing Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French\, learning interesting facts about the country\, and making an Aboriginal dot painting. Copies of the book will be available for check out in the Children’s Department.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/world-travelers-book-club/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Get Educated,Kids Corner
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Cookbook Club: Baking Yesteryear: The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s by B. Dylan Hollis
DESCRIPTION:Every Day with Babs by Barbara Costello will be discussed at this fun book club. New members are always welcome. Participants will be asked to make a recipe out of the cookbook prior to each meeting and share their opinion of the results
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/food-for-thought-cookbook-club-reddick-librar/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260828T211902Z
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SUMMARY:Crafter Hours: Wooden Scarecrow
DESCRIPTION:For adults\, Come and make an adorable scarecrow out of wood that’s perfect to display this fall. 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 at (815) 434-0509\, or stop by the Circulation Desk
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/crafter-hours-reddick-library/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:The Loop Group
DESCRIPTION:Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/the-loop-group-3/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Get Educated
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T133000
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SUMMARY:Library Puzzle Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for our puzzle tournament. Groups of 1-5 players will have 1 hour to complete a 300-piece puzzle for a chance to win gift card prizes. Puzzles are provided. One additional bin for sorting pieces will be provided; no outside supplies are allowed. To register for this tournament\, please call the library at (815) 434-0509\, stop by the Circulation Desk\, or visit our events page. This event is for ages 12 and up.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/library-puzzle-tournament/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family,Kids Corner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260828T164013Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Art
DESCRIPTION:For all ages: We will be making Fall mosaics. Funding for this event is provided in part by the Illinois Arts Council and the Starved Rock Community Foundation.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/homeschool-art-5/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T202133Z
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Read!
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday for stories\, songs\, and a craft! Stay and play\nafter the craft if you have time. Find each week’s theme on the events\ncalendar on our website. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/ready-set-read-5/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T104500
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CREATED:20260416T201510Z
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SUMMARY:Shake\, Rattle\, Read!
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday for stories\, songs\, and a craft! Stay and play\nafter the craft if you have time. Find each week’s theme on the events\ncalendar. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/shake-rattle-read-3/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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