Reddick library in Ottawa to host program on how to read nutrition labels

Learn how to navigate grocery stores and read nutrition labels to gain a healthier lifestyle at the Reddick Public Library in Ottawa.

The program, Shopping the Shelve, is scheduled 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, led by Anne Lauterjung, a certified Diabetes care and education specialist.

The library is located at 1010 Canal St. Go to https://www.reddicklibrary.org/ and call 815-434-0509.

6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13: Board of Trustees meeting. The public is invited to attend the monthly board of trustees meeting.

10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14: Ready, Set, Read! ages 3-6 years. Join the library for a story time featuring music, movement activities, singalongs, literacy games, crafts and stories.

2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14: Navigating the Solar Options with CUB, adults. Learn about the different options to pursue solar power in this informational session from the Citizens Utility Board.

10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15: Shake, Rattle, Read! 9 to 36 months. Sing, dance, craft and create memories at this interactive story time planned especially for the younger crowd.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15: Tropes and Treats: Teen Book Club, ninth through 12th grades. Calling all hopeless romantic high schoolers. The library has a romance themed book club. Meet the group at Jeremiah Joe Coffee’s 807 La Salle Street location to discuss any book that fills the enemies-to-lovers trope! Suggestions that fit this month’s trope will be available for checkout in our Teen Room.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18: Loop Group, adults. Learn to knit and crochet in a fun environment from knowledgeable people.