Adults and teens, do you enjoy crafting?  Crafting is always more fun when you can craft along with a friend!  Join us in the library meeting room and bring along your...

Join us every Monday for singing, dancing, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult...

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.

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...

Join us for an adventure through the library! Drop in between 2pm and 4pm to complete the Carnegie Quest and learn the secrets hidden in the Ottumwa Public Library. Groups...

Join us After Hours and help us solve the mystery of the Ottumwa Public Library. Drop in from 6-8pm to complete the Carnegie Quest: After Hours. Groups of 2-4 recommended,...

Join us every Monday for singing, dancing, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult...

Join us at the Ottumwa Knights of Columbus Hall, Tuesday October 28th at 10 am for this month's meeting of the Reminisce Society! Ottumwa's own Bob Swanson, Rich Gaumer, Brenda Case,...

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.

Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit...

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! Come in your Halloween costumes for crafts, games, and to trick or treat at the desks!  Open to all kids and families, no registration required.