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Coffee & Conversation-POSTPONED

Join us for a lotus flower lantern craft workshop lead virtually by the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Because supplies are limited, RSVP is required for this event.

Snacks in the Stacks

Join us downstairs in the children's area for some snacks, then listen to the first chapter of a book and take a copy home to keep! Registration not required, limit...

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...

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 craft club

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

Kids Mosaic Poster Construction

Kids and families!  The library has a poster with a secret design!  Come place stickers in the right spots and figure out what the picture is! Open to all kids...

Reminisce Society: More than Just a Game

Knights of Columbus 123 3rd St W, Ottumwa, IA, United States

Join us Tuesday, January 23rd for the first Reminisce Society meeting of 2024! This month the African American Museum of Iowa will be presenting the program "More than Just a...

Online Author Talk:

Start your New Year off right and learn how to avoid the hidden traps in retirement planning advice! Rajiv Nagaich, J.D. L.L.M., author of Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster, is an elder law...

Cuentos Y Cantos

Únase a nosotros para la hora del cuento en español donde leeremos cuentos, cantaremos, rimaremos y haremos manualidades. Esta hora del cuento está dirigida a niños de 1 a 5...