• Teen craft club

    Teens and tweens! Join us in the meeting room on the third Friday of each month for crafts! No registration required.

  • Reminisce Society: Glimpses of Iowa’s Capitol

    Knights of Columbus, 123 3rd St W, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA

    Glimpses of Iowa's Capitol:  Its History, Art, Architecture and Restoration. Join us at the Knights of Columbus Hall for the next meeting of the Reminisce Society. This month we will...

  • DeClutter & DePersonalize Zoom Presentation

    Join us online or in person in the Ottumwa Public Library Meeting Room as we host over Zoom, Michael Ivankovich.  Mr. Ivankovich will present the second of his seminars on...

  • 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 Bags

    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.

  • Kids Science Club

    Kids! Join us for science club at the library. We'll be doing a different STEAM activity or two every month during the school year!

  • Young at Heart Book Club

    Are you an adult that loves young adult fiction? This is the book club for you! Join us for our first meeting to discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

  • Young at Heart Book Club

    Are you an adult that loves young adult fiction? This is the book club for you!

  • Nonfiction Book Club

    A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

  • April Painting Class

    Join us for a monthly painting tutorial class from 10-11:30 am. Class limited to 15 participants and registration is required. Patrons can sign up themselves and one other patron multiple spots...

  • Adult Coloring Party

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