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Escape the Study Room Game: Bad Seed, Good Egg

2026-07-08 00:00:00 2026-07-08 23:59:00 America/Chicago Escape the Study Room Game: Bad Seed, Good Egg The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize? Children's Department -

Wednesday, July 08
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Add to Calendar 2026-07-08 00:00:00 2026-07-08 23:59:00 America/Chicago Escape the Study Room Game: Bad Seed, Good Egg The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize? Children's Department -

The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Reserve a Study Room or walk in with a team of up to four to take on the challenge. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Games and Activities | Drop In |

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We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jun 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 Closed

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Sat, Jun 13, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reddick Library - Community Room
Join Kim Gordon from Nonnies Cookie Co. to learn how to decorate delicious cookies. You'll take home your decorated cookies, Kim’s recipes for cookies and icing, and your own decorating tools.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Jun 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Reddick Library
Join fellow fiber artists for some craft time and conversation. Limited assistance and supplies may be available. All experience levels are welcome.

Mon, Jun 15, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Mon, Jun 15, 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.

Mon, Jun 15, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Reddick Library
We will be getting messy and mixing up different types of slime to play with. Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting messy. This outdoor event will be held on the Fulton Street side of the library.

Tue, Jun 16, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Reddick Library
Join us for some dedicated time to work on your art and spend time with other artists. This monthly adult program is in collaboration with the Ottawa Art League.

Wed, Jun 17, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reddick Library - Community Room
Stories, songs, and a craft for children ages birth to 3 years.

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Design and build a mini-greenhouse where you can watch seeds sprout. This event is for children in Grades 3-6

Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Reddick Library - Study Room 2
Register to vote during this drop-in event.

Thu, Jun 18, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Fri, Jun 19, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Fri, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Step outside, head down to the library, and enjoy some games as they did back in the day--with no technology! We will have the board games and card decks ready for you!

Sat, Jun 20, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Snack on donuts, get crafty, and play games with your favorite dad to celebrate Father’s Day.

Sat, Jun 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Reddick Library
Join fellow fiber artists for some craft time and conversation. Limited assistance and supplies may be available. All experience levels are welcome.

Mon, Jun 22, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reddick Library
Get ready to get messy! We will be exploring different ways to paint--bubbles, splattering, unusual paint brushes, and more! This event will be held outdoors on the Fulton Street side of the library.

Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Jun 23, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Make a pet-themed creation with library LEGO pieces and have your build displayed afterwards in the Children’s Department. This event is for children of all ages.

Wed, Jun 24, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reddick Library - Community Room
Stories, songs, and a craft for children ages birth to 3 years.

Wed, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Reddick Library
Black, herbal, oolong? Come test out different varieties of tea and find a new favorite. We will also learn how to take an afternoon teatime. This event is for teens in Grades 7-12.

Thu, Jun 25, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Create beautiful summer art using found items from nature. This event is for children in Preschool to Grade 2.

Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Join Susan Glassman, University of Illinois Extension’s Health and Wellness Educator, to learn how to make healthy and delicious meals on the grill and tasty summer salads. This event is for adults.

Fri, Jun 26, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Come show off your character creations in a low-pressure cosplay hangout.

Sat, Jun 27, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Sat, Jun 27, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Reddick Library
Join fellow fiber artists for some craft time and conversation. Limited assistance and supplies may be available. All experience levels are welcome.

Mon, Jun 29, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Enjoy the out-of-this-world animated adventure of "Elio" (rated PG with a run time of 100 minutes) while you snack on some popcorn and make some crafts. This event is for children of all ages.

Tue, Jun 30, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Tue, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 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.

Wed, Jul 01, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reddick Library - Community Room
Stories, songs, and a craft for children ages birth to 3 years.

Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reddick Library
Hangout with fellow fans for Heartstopper crafts, trivia, and activities. Get caught up, finish your rereads, and get your name on the waitlist for the newest. This event is for teens in Grades 7-12.

Thu, Jul 02, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Create viral recipes as seen on TikTok! Registration is required due to the availability of supplies. This event is for children in Grades 3-6.

Fri, Jul 03, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Fri, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by watching the filmed production of the Broadway hit, Hamilton (Rated PG with a run time of 160 minutes.) Join us to enjoy some snacks, sips, and sing-a-longs.

Sat, Jul 04, All day
Reddick Library
Reddick Library is closed for the 4th of July holiday.

Mon, Jul 06, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Mon, Jul 06, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Reddick Library
This month’s kit will contain summer recipes and a summery charm. Kits are available while supplies last and are limited to one per patron.

Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nell's Woodland
Enjoy stories, music, and a craft followed by a short hike through the park, weather permitting. Be sure to dress for the weather! This event is for children of all ages.

Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reddick Library
Come celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a Revolutionary Tea Party. This event is for teens in Grades 7-12.

Mon, Jul 06, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Join us for a sensory exploration of the ocean! This event is for children ages 0-3 years.

Tue, Jul 07, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Tue, Jul 07, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Reddick Library
This month’s kit will contain summer recipes and a summery charm. Kits are available while supplies last and are limited to one per patron.

Tue, Jul 07, 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.

Wed, Jul 08, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Wed, Jul 08, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Reddick Library
This month’s kit will contain summer recipes and a summery charm. Kits are available while supplies last and are limited to one per patron.

Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reddick Library - Community Room
Stories, songs, and a craft for children ages birth to 3 years.

Wed, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Come and design your own tie-dye shirt using permanent markers and rubbing alcohol. This event is for teens in Grades 7-12.

Thu, Jul 09, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Thu, Jul 09, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Reddick Library
This month’s kit will contain summer recipes and a summery charm. Kits are available while supplies last and are limited to one per patron.

Thu, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Have a blast at after-hours bingo with chances to win gift card prizes. Enter this event through the library Annex doors on Washington Street. Doors will open at 6:45pm. This event is for adults.

Fri, Jul 10, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Fri, Jul 10, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Reddick Library
This month’s kit will contain summer recipes and a summery charm. Kits are available while supplies last and are limited to one per patron.

Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
It’s Shark Week! Bring a beach towel to lounge on while we watch Jaws (Rated PG) and celebrate with some sea-themed activities. This event is for teens in Grades 7-12.

Sat, Jul 11, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Sat, Jul 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Reddick Library
Join fellow fiber artists for some craft time and conversation. Limited assistance and supplies may be available. All experience levels are welcome.

Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reddick Library - Conference Room
Hey manga and anime fans! We’re getting together to talk about our favorite manga and the anime series they’ve inspired. This month, we’re talking "Blue Lock." This event is for teens in Grades 7-12.

Mon, Jul 13, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?

Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
Are you interested in leveling up to DM status? Come to this event and learn to run a campaign. This event is for teens in Grades 7-12.

Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
The public is invited to attend the monthly board of trustees meeting.