The following events are scheduled the week of May 16 at Reddick Library, 1010 Canal St., Ottawa. Call 815-434-0509 for information.
1 to 2 p.m. Monday, May 16: Mystery Monday Book Club: “Once There Were Wolves” by Charlotte McConaghy, adults. New members are welcome to join this librarian-led book club. Copies of the book will be available for check out from the library. Book summary: Inti is leading a group of animal conservation scientists to reintroduce wolves into the wilds of the Scottish Highlands. When a contentious local is found dead from an apparent wolf attack, tensions peak between the locals and the scientists
10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 17: Ready, Set, Read! ages 3-6 years. A story time to help children develop literacy skills and prepare for school. Pre-registration is no longer required for this event.
6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17: LEGO Challenge, third through eighth grades. The library will be building bridges for the LEGO challenge this month … but how much weight can your bridge hold before it comes crashing down?
10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18: Shake, Rattle, Read! ages 9-36 months. A fun, musical story time. Pre-registration is no longer required for this event.
4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 18: Beautiful Butterflies, kindergarten through second grade. Make your own unique butterfly and discover how pollination works.
11 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 19: Gentle Yoga with Dan Retoff, adults. Retoff teaches this gentle full body yoga class for all ages and experience levels. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat/towel.
2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 20: Friday Movie Matinee, adults. Adults, come to the library for a free movie screening. This month’s movie will be the Oscar-winning “Belfast” (Rated PG-13). Movie summary: A young boy and his working class Belfast family experience the tumultuous late 1960s.
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21: The Loop Group, adults. Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.