• Adult Coloring Party

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

  • 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: Adam Alter

    Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author Adam Alter about his new book Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most. Online at https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary September 20th at...

  • Grow With Google Class with Lindsey Newland

    Join us on Thursday, September 21 at 10 am for our third class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services....

  • 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.

  • Kids Scavenger Hunt

    Join us for a scavenger hunt in the Children's Library! Open to all kids, no registration required, just drop in and look for clues!

  • Adult Painting Class

    Join us for a monthly painting tutorial class from 10-11:30 am. Class limited to 15 participants and registration is required, adults 18 and over may participate. Patrons can sign up themselves...

  • Family Painting Party

    We are starting a second beginners' painting class for teens and families. We have a limited class size so registration is required. Please specify how many canvases you will be...

  • Reminisce Society: John Thompson

    John Thompson: "Iowa Poems 175" Presented at the Knights of Columbus Hall and virtually Via Zoom meeting. Call us at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja Ferrell at sferrell@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to be...

  • 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...