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12/1/2024 | "Christmas Cowboy style" is a celebration of a traditional western Christmas. The show is hosted by artist Jeremy McComb and features a masterclass in crowd connection with Christmas music and cowboy poetry from: Michael Martin Murphy, Willie Nelson, Asleep at the Wheel, Garth Brooks and more. more info... |
12/3/2024 -12/6/2024 | The Festival of Wreaths is underway. Stop in the library to see wreath and centerpieces in person. The Silent Auction will end on Friday Dec 6th at approximately 6:30 pm. Follow the instructions to create an account, it’s easy and fun. Thanks for supporting the Ottawa Library! Click Here to see the Silent Auction of Wreaths! https://www.ottawalibrary.org/ To enter the wreath auction, click Festival of Wreaths on the Events. more info... |
12/3/2024 | more info... |
12/6/2024 | Join us for a Chamber Coffee at the Ottawa Library. O-Town Read Book will be announced! more info... |
12/6/2024 -12/8/2024 | more info... |
12/9/2024 -12/27/2024 | A traveling exhibit by the National Orphan Train Complex will be on view at Ottawa Library Nov. 18 - Dec. 27 during library hours. M - Th 9-8pm, Fri 9-5pm and Sat 9-1pm
(except when closed for Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 28, 29 and Christmas holiday Dec. 24,25). You can learn about how the orphan trains brought hundreds of children from the east into the midwest in search of finding homes for them. Some personal stories of orphans are shared.
Letters from an Orphan is also on exhibit. Letters from a local orphan who traveled on the orphan trains is in our glass case in the Reference department. You can read correspondence between "Gussie" and the Children's Aid Society Agents, as well as others that helped her find her roots. Photographs and souvenirs are also on display. more info... |
12/13/2024 | Join us for a Chamber Coffee for United Way of Franklin County more info... |
12/13/2024 | Experience the magic and wonder of “The Nutcracker” this holiday season, a timeless ballet that captures the spirit of the holidays like no other. With its enchanting score by Tchaikovsky, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, this beloved classic transports audiences into a world of imagination, from Clara’s dreamlike journey through the Land of Sweets to the dazzling performance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Whether you’re attending with family, friends, or loved ones, “The Nutcracker” promises to be a heartwarming experience that fills the season with joy, beauty, and festive cheer. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable holiday tradition—make it part of your celebration this year! more info... |
12/14/2024 | Experience the magic and wonder of “The Nutcracker” this holiday season, a timeless ballet that captures the spirit of the holidays like no other. With its enchanting score by Tchaikovsky, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, this beloved classic transports audiences into a world of imagination, from Clara’s dreamlike journey through the Land of Sweets to the dazzling performance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Whether you’re attending with family, friends, or loved ones, “The Nutcracker” promises to be a heartwarming experience that fills the season with joy, beauty, and festive cheer. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable holiday tradition—make it part of your celebration this year! more info... |
12/16/2024 | Historic Plaza Cinema 209 S. Main St. Ottawa Kansas Classic Movie Monday is held most last Mondays of every month (holiday schedule used in May and December). A Christmas Story. 1 hour 33 minutes. Enjoy a free classic movie every month at the Plaza Cinema. Popcorn and drinks are provided to all those in attendance free of cost. Movie Museum will be open 1 hour before and after our feature show for your browsing pleasure! Sponsored by your friends at Rock Creek of Ottawa and Beetty Birzer, Reece Nichols Town & Country Realty Concession popcorn and drink provided courtesy of OakStar Bank Ottawa and AdventHealth Ottawa more info... |
12/22/2024 | more info... |