parkrun

Heritage Harbor Ottawa 2 Great Loop, Ottawa, IL, United States

parkrun (spelled with a small p) is the world’s largest organized running activity, in which more than 1 million people participated last month alone. The weekly, free 5K run/jog/walk came to Heritage Harbor, in Ottawa on June 10th, 2017. In the U.S., parkrun is spreading to the midwest, with arriving in Ottawa after opening earlier […]

The Loop Group

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

Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.

Manga Club

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

Hey Anime and Manga fans! We will be getting together to discuss our favorite Manga (and the anime series they’ve inspired). Come join us to meet fellow fans and make some crafts. This month, Dan Laib will be stopping by for a Manga drawing lesson!

Monthly Kit: Thanksgiving

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

Available the week of November 4 Get recipe cards with unique twists to classic Thanksgiving dishes to wow your family and friends. This month’s kit will also contain a miniature velvet pumpkin to enhance your holiday décor. Kits will be available as supplies last and are limited to one per patron.

STORY TIME @ THE WOODLANDS

Nell's Woodland 2000 Alexis Ave., Ottawa, IL, United States

Join us at Nell’s Woodland for a naturethemed story time. Enjoy stories, music, and crafts followed by a short hike through the park. Please register in person at Reddick Library or call (815)434-0509.

Tree & Shrub Pruning

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

November is the best time to prune trees and shrubs. In this class by Master Gardener Julia Barickman, learn the techniques to get high-quality results for years to come.

READY, SET, READ!

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

Join us for a fun story time featuring music, movement activities, sing-a-longs, literacy games, crafts, and stories. This event is for children ages 3-6 years.

Free

Musical Instruments (Grades K-2)

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

Create your own musical instrument at this event to make festive music this holiday season.

Come Write In

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

Come by the library and join fellow writers for an evening of creativity! Bring your work in progress or pick up one of our prompts and start something new.

SHAKE , RATTLE, READ!

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

Sing, dance, craft, and create priceless memories at this fun interactive story time planned especially for the younger crowd. This event is for children ages 9-36 months.

TEEN DIY

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

Teens, come in and try one of our DIY projects. This month we will be making Blackout Poetry.

Traditional Jazz with Dr. John Cooper

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

Renowned trumpeter and faculty Emeritus from Western Illinois University, Dr. John Cooper, will present this historical perspective of early jazz from the New Orleans and Chicago Eras while incorporating improvisational instrumental music. Traditional jazz is timeless, and it’s appeal can span generations. This presentation seeks to preserve this great American musical cultural heritage. Illinois Humanities […]