Shake, Rattle, Read!

Personal Safety and Self Defense Workshop

Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:45am

Reddick Library - Community Room

Stories, songs, and a craft for children ages birth to 3 years.

Cancelled

Voter Registration

Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Reddick Library

Register to vote during this drop-in event.

Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

We are excited to team up with Lindsey of Strictly Self Defense for our Personal Safety and Self Defense Workshop for teens and adults. Registration and a signed waiver are required to attend.

Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henriquez - Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thu, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Join bestselling author Cristina Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her work.

Register

Mystery Monday Book Club - "The Woman in the Library" by Sulari Gentill

Sat, Apr 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

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

Youth Poetry Workshop

Sun, Apr 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Join in a free poem writing workshop for the Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards, hosted by Ottawa Poet Laureate, René Parks Wendinger. This event is for children and teens in Grades K-12.

Mon, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Mon, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Discover the adventure your Dungeon Master has crafted for you. Can you endure? Will you achieve your objectives? This event is for teens in Grades 7-12.

Tue, Apr 21, 9:30am - 10:30am

Reddick Library - Conference Room

This event is for adults 60+. Wits Workout promotes brain health in older adults. Registration for this event is closed.

Fire Department Story Time and Touch-a-Truck

Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:45am

Reddick Library - Community Room

Join us for themed stories, songs, and a craft. Stay and play after the craft if you have time. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.

Artist's Workshop

Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Reddick Library - Conference Room

Join us for some dedicated time to work on your art and spend time with other artists. This monthly adult event is in collaboration with the Ottawa Art League.

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:45am

Reddick Library - Community Room

Join us for a special story time with the Ottawa Fire Department, followed by a Touch-a-Truck event. This event is for children of all ages.

Kid's Book Club - The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith

Thu, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

At this month’s book club, we will be discussing "The Creature of Habit" by Jennifer E. Smith and making a craft to go along with the story. This event is for children in K-3.

Introduction to Food Preservation

Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Join Susan Glassman, University of Illinois Extension’s Health and Wellness Educator, for an introductory class on food preservation.

Story Time with State Representative Briel

Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Department

Join us for a special National Library Week Story Time with State Representative Briel. She will be reading a story in the Children’s Department. This event is for all ages.

ImpactLife Blood Drive

Fri, Apr 24, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Help save lives by donating blood at our ImpactLife Blood Drive. Sign-ups for specific times are preferred, but we will do our best to accommodate walk-ins.

Register

Crafter Hours - Pressed Flower Frames

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

Reddick Library - Community Room

Come and make a frame decorated with pressed flowers. Registration is required as spots are limited due to the availability of supplies.

This event is full

Sat, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

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

Toy and Clothing Swap

Sun, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Let’s swap! Donate clean, gently used infant, toddler, and kids’ clothing, shoes, and toys.

Homeschool Art

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reddick Library - Community Room

We will be learning the art of printmaking. Explore different techniques and then put what you’ve learned to use to create your own unique artwork.

Tue, Apr 28, 9:30am - 10:30am

Reddick Library - Conference Room

This event is for adults 60+. Wits Workout promotes brain health in older adults. Registration for this event is closed.

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:45am

Reddick Library - Community Room

Join us for themed stories, songs, and a craft. Stay and play after the craft if you have time. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.

Yappers Book Club

Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Need a place to study after school or somewhere to hang out with friends? There’s no pressure here, just friends, snacks, and time to get something done at the library.

LEGO Club

Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Play with the library’s LEGO pieces with friends and display your creations afterwards in the Children’s Department. This month’s theme is buildings.

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:45am

Reddick Library - Community Room

Stories, songs, and a craft for children ages birth to 3 years.

Flower Fun

Thu, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

At this STEAM program, we will create origami flowers and magic blooming flowers. This event is for children in Grades 3-6.

Budgeting with ItsMyCU

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Reddick Library

April is Financial Literacy Month! Join Alexis Scogin from ItsMyCU (Illinois State Credit Union) to learn about the fundamentals of budgeting.

Sat, May 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

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

Manga Club

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Reddick Library - Conference Room

Hey manga and anime fans, we’re getting together to talk about our favorite manga (& the anime series they’ve inspired). This month, we’re talking Kagurabachi. This event is for teens in Grades 7-12.

Girls Who Code Club

Sat, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Department

Join in the last meeting of the season! Work on your project and play with Ozobot and Sphero. This event is for children in Grades 3-5 and teens in Grades 6-12.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Mon, May 04, All day

Reddick Library

This month’s kit will contain recipes along with a sample of instant espresso. Kits will be available as supplies last and are limited to one per patron. Available the week of May 4.

Storytime @ the Woodland

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nell's Woodland

Join us at Nell’s Woodland for a nature-themed story time.

Baby Prom

Mon, May 04, 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Dress in your best and join us for musical fun, (wagon) limo rides, photo ops, snacks, and more! It’ll be a night to remember! This event is for ages 4 and under.

Tue, May 05, All day

Reddick Library

This month’s kit will contain recipes along with a sample of instant espresso. Kits will be available as supplies last and are limited to one per patron. Available the week of May 4.

Tue, May 05, 9:30am - 10:30am

Reddick Library - Conference Room

This event is for adults 60+. Wits Workout promotes brain health in older adults. Registration for this event is closed.

Revenge of the Fifth Party

Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 10:45am

Reddick Library - Community Room

Join us for themed stories, songs, and a craft. Stay and play after the craft if you have time. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.

Tue, May 05, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Explore your dark side at this drop-in event for children in Grades K-2. There will be crafts and games to enjoy.

Wed, May 06, All day

Reddick Library

This month’s kit will contain recipes along with a sample of instant espresso. Kits will be available as supplies last and are limited to one per patron. Available the week of May 4.

Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reddick Library - Community Room

Stories, songs, and a craft for children ages birth to 3 years.

DIY No-Sew Beverage Cozy

Wed, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Join us to make an easy, no-sew felt cozy to hold onto your hot drinks! This event is for teens in Grades 7-12.

Family Story Time: Star Wars

Thu, May 07, All day

Reddick Library

This month’s kit will contain recipes along with a sample of instant espresso. Kits will be available as supplies last and are limited to one per patron. Available the week of May 4.

Thu, May 07, 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Join us in a galaxy far, far away for a Star Wars-themed story time! Stay after for a craft and play time if you have time. Dressing up is welcome but not required. This is an all-ages event.

Fri, May 08, All day

Reddick Library

This month’s kit will contain recipes along with a sample of instant espresso. Kits will be available as supplies last and are limited to one per patron. Available the week of May 4.

Tech Time

Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Whether you’re facing issues with the internet, your phone, or tech accessories, we’re here to help. This drop-in program is for adults.

Muffins with Mom

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

Munch on muffins, get crafty, and play games with your favorite mom to celebrate Mother’s Day! This is an all-ages event.

Library Closed for Mother's Day

Sat, May 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

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

Sun, May 10, All day

Children's Department

Reddick Library will be closed on Mother's Day

Board of Trustees Meeting

Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Reddick Library - Community Room

The public is invited to attend the monthly board of trustees meeting.

Tue, May 12, 9:30am - 10:30am

Reddick Library - Conference Room

This event is for adults 60+. Wits Workout promotes brain health in older adults. Registration for this event is closed.

Community Garden: Tomato Planting

Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 10:45am

Reddick Library - Community Room

Join us for themed stories, songs, and a craft. Stay and play after the craft if you have time. This event is for children ages 3-5 years.

Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Reddick Library

Join us for an update on our salad garden progress! We’ll check on our leafy greens and add some tomatoes to the garden.