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Songs and Stories

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00AM for songs, rhymes, singing and dancing! This storytime is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome.

Online Author Talk: John Stamos

Join us for an intimate conversation with Full House star, John Stamos, as he leads us through his incredibly moving and vulnerable memoir, If You Would Have Told Me. Tune in online at https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming

Preschool Storytime

Join us for storytime where we'll be reading stories, singing, rhyming, and doing a craft. This storytime is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.

Teen Anime/Manga Club

Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway

Our next Adult Take and Make Craft give away is today! Drop by anytime today to pick up a craft bag kit, limit two per patron while supplies last.

Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag

Kids! Join us for another grab and go craft bag event. Stop by the children's desks to pick up a craft bag. No registration required, craft bags are available while...

Songs and Stories

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00AM for songs, rhymes, singing and dancing! This storytime is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome.

Reader’s Ink Book Club

We read a new book each month and discuss together on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Ottumwa Public Library. Ask at the Circulation desk for this month's...

Online Author Talk: Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche

Log in November 9th at 1 pm for a budgeting, investing and planning discussion with Tiffany Aliche, author of Get Good with Money!Join us online at https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming

Adult Coloring Party

Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.

Library Board Meeting

Meeting Room

The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library's board.