The Reddick Library in Ottawa hosts an Illinois Deaths program for adults.
Searching for the dead in the right places, this entertaining “underground” presentation scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 22 by Illinois researcher John Lynn explores hundreds of Illinois cemeteries in which he has found interesting graves and tombstones, intriguing lives and deaths, and lots of intrigue with funny names.
The following events are also scheduled the week of October 17 at the Reddick Library, 1010 Canal St. Call 815-434-0509 for more information.
1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17: Mystery Monday Book Club, adults. New members are welcome to join this book club run by librarians. Copies of the book can be borrowed from the library. This month’s selection is “The Boy from the Woods” by Harlan Coban.
10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18: On your marks, get set, read! A story hour for children aged 3 to 6 to help them develop their literacy skills and prepare for school.
4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 18: Monster Bash, grades three through five. Celebrate the Halloween season with crafts and games at this fun monster party.
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18: Game Night, from the ninth to the final year. The library will have Cards Against Humanity (Family Edition), Uno, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, and many other games to play.
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19: Shake, vibrate, read! 9-36 months. A fun musical story time.
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Wednesday, Oct. 19: Tween Scene, fifth through eighth grade. Join the library and bring friends for Xbox, Wii, board games and card games.
4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Thursday, October 20: Pumpkin Painting, Kindergarten to Grade 2. Have fun decorating a pumpkin with paint, markers and glitter.
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, October 22: The Loop group, adults. Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.