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Events

Mar
19
Tue
Ready, Set, Read! @ Reddick Public Library
Mar 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Ready, Set, Read! @ Reddick Public Library

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.

Room Makeover on a Budget @ Reddick Public Library
Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Room Makeover on a Budget @ Reddick Public Library

Transform your living space with tips and tricks from Carla Gentle, a
budget-conscious professional home stager, designer, and decorator from
Design Realign. You’ll learn how to redesign and decorate your home
using the items you already own. This free event for adults requires
registration. To reserve a spot for this class, please call the library at
(815)434-0509 or stop by the Circulation Desk.

Mar
20
Wed
Shake, Rattle, Read! @ Reddick Public Library
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Shake, Rattle, Read! @ Reddick Public Library

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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Ruth Carter @ Reddick Public Library
Mar 20 @ 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Illinois Libraries Present: Ruth Carter @ Reddick Public Library

Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter explores the
passion that inspires her pieces spanning Spike Lee costume design to
Wakanda. Carter’s ability to develop an authentic story through costume
and character make her one of the most sought-after and renowned
costume designers today. To register go to: bit.ly/ILP_RuthCarter

Mar
21
Thu
Silent Book Club (Grades 4-12) @ Reddick Public Library
Mar 21 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Silent Book Club (Grades 4-12) @ Reddick Public Library

Introverts unite! Bring whatever book you are reading and enjoy
some quiet time with others. There will be an opportunity to discuss
your book if you so desire and, of course, there will be snacks. This
program is for children and teens in Grades 4-12.

Silent Book Club (Grades 4-12) @ Reddick Public Library
Mar 21 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Silent Book Club (Grades 4-12) @ Reddick Public Library

Introverts unite! Bring whatever book you
are reading and enjoy some quiet time with others. There will be an
opportunity to discuss your book if you so desire and, of course,
there will be snacks.

Mar
23
Sat
parkrun @ Heritage Harbor
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am
parkrun @ Heritage Harbor | Ottawa | Illinois | 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 this year in the communities of Mansfield, Ohio and Eagan, Minnesota.

 

parkrun is uniquely inclusive – a free, weekly, volunteer-led event welcoming walkers, joggers, dogs on leashes, families with strollers and people with special needs.   In Ottawa at Heritage Harbor it is being created by local resident volunteers led Pierre Alexander and Tammy Barry.

 

Every Saturday in 15 countries around the world (and nine locations in the U.S.), 200,000 people or more gather in their local parks, typically at 9 am, rain or shine, for a 5 kilometer parkrun. Participants receive an email with their time results an hour or two afterwards.

 

The first parkrun was started in a London park by Paul Sinton-Hewitt, CBE, an IT expert and amateur runner, who has received an Ashoka Fellowship for social entrepreneurship and was granted a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth honoring his parkrun achievements.  For Sinton-Hewitt, parkrun is as much about building communities as running. 

 

As of 2017, 3.5 million people have signed up for parkrun, with more than 10,000 new participants weekly. In the US, parkruns began in 2012 in Livonia, Michigan. By the end of June, there will be 12 parkruns in the U.S., including Heritage Harbor.  

 

The American Cancer Society is partnering with parkrun US to promote healthy lifestyles. According to the Society, some of the most important things you can do to help reduce your cancer risk include being physically active on a regular basis and getting to and staying at a healthy weight throughout life.  Physical activity is an important component of weight control.  Running has been associated with numerous health benefits, notably, the potential to extend life by seven years.  By removing obstacles that keep people from physical activity and contact with parks, parkrun is helping them live healthier, happier lives.  Therefore, the American Cancer Society has endorsed parkrun to help increase the number of participants and events across the US.

Backyard Bugs (Grades K-6) @ Reddick Public Library
Mar 23 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Backyard Bugs (Grades K-6) @ Reddick Public Library

Join us for a creepy, crawly adventure! Come
and listen to a bug book and then do some STEAM activities
about our tiny backyard friends.

The Loop Group @ Reddick Public Library
Mar 23 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The Loop Group @ Reddick Public Library

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

Mar
24
Sun
The 2nd Annual Hop Into Spring Free Fun Event @ Moose Lodge 960
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The 2nd Annual Hop Into Spring Free Fun Event @ Moose Lodge 960

First 50 kids will receive a free gift.

$3.00 chance to win a children’s bike (3-6 yr old).

Easter bunny will be there at 11AM.

Face painting, carnival games, bubble station, crafts, bake sale & many more surprises.

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