• 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...

  • Chat, Craft, and Create

    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...

  • Reminisce Society presented by Larry Stone with Humanities Iowa

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

    Whitetail: Treasure, Trophy, or Trouble? Presented by Larry Stone with Humanities Iowa.  Reminisce Society Meetings are free and open to the public. For any questions, or to be added to...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Children’s Author Visit – Nicki Wyldes

    Join us for a reading of Zeke and Lulu and the Shrinking Snow by local author, Nicki Wyldes!  We'll be following that up with an opportunity to use your imagination...

  • Garden Seed Swap Event

    Join the Ottumwa Public Library and volunteers from the United Way of Wapello County for a Seed Swapping Event. For the first time ever we will be sending seed kits to...

  • Music and Movement

    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...

  • 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...