Online Author Talk: Tessa Bailey
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us online on February 8th at 7 pm as the #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey talks about the launch of her new super hot sports romance Fangirl Down.
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Preschool Storytime
2024-02-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-02-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-02-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-01 09:00 - 10:00
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.

Library Board Meeting
2024-02-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library’s board.

Coffee & Conversation
2024-02-13 10:30 - 11:30
Leigh Michaels joins us today to host a Valentine’s card making workshop. Supplies are limited, so RSVP is required. Call the library at 641-682-7563 to RSVP. Coffee and treats will be provided.

Snacks in the Stacks
2024-02-13 17:15 - 18:00
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 one book per family, books available while supplies last.

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
2024-02-14, 2024-02-28
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
2024-02-14, 2024-02-28
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 supplies last.

Songs and Stories
2024-02-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-06 10:00 - 11:00
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
2024-02-14 17:00 - 18:00
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 selection or call 641-682-7563.

Teen craft club
2024-02-16 15:00 - 17:00
Teens and tweens! Join us in the meeting room on the third Friday of each month for crafts! No registration required.

February Painting Class
2024-02-17 10:00 - 11:30
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 cannot be booked by one person. Please contact us at 641-682-7563 or email amanning@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to reserve your spot.

Adult Coloring Party
2024-02-17 14:00 - 15:30
Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.

Library Closed in honor of President's Day
2024-02-19

Home Downsizing in 4 Easy Steps Zoom Program
2024-02-20 10:00 - 11:30
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 first of his seminars on downsizing a home and decluttering. Email or call Sonja Ferrell to receive a Zoom invitation or attend that day.sferrell@ottumwapubliclibrary.org or 641-682-7563
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:HOME DOWNSIZING WORKSHOP: DON’T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN? WE’LL GET YOU STARTED: You’ve spent a lifetime accumulating antiques, collectibles, and other household contents. Now you’re ready to declutter or downsize. What do you do with the items that you no longer want or need? In this presentation Mike will show you how you can sell your excess personal property for the greatest amount of cash…with the least amount of work…in the shortest amount of time…in today’s rapidly changing market.
MIKE’s BIO: Mike Ivankovich has been involved in some phase of the Antiques & Collectibles business for more than 40 years. He is a frequent lecturer and spoken before groups too numerous to list. He has authored more than 20 books and eBooks in his areas of specialty and has written articles and columns for most major national trade papers. He is the host of the “What’s It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser” Radio Show that airs every Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 AM on WBCB 1490 AM in Philadelphia PA. As aHome Downsizing Expert & Author he guides clients through the entire Home Downsizing process, helping them deal with their Antiques, Collectibles, and General Household Contents. HisHome Downsizing in Four Easy Steps book can be found on Amazon.com. Mike is also a professionalGPPA & MPPA Appraiser specializing in Appraisals for Estate, Insurance, Inheritance, Divorce, Insurance Claim, Non-Cash Charitable Donation, or other legal purposes. As aPennsylvania Auctioneer, he has been named Pennsylvania’s “Auctioneer of the Year” by fellow Auctioneers.

Online Author Talk: Jason Mott
2024-02-20 15:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to join us as we talk to New York Times bestselling author Jason Mott about his recent novel Hell of a Book. Register for this talk on our online Library Speakers Consortium on Tuesday, February 20th at 3 pm.
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Reminisce Society: Misbehaving Women of Iowa
2024-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Knights of Columbus, 123 3rd St W, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
Our next Reminisce Society meeting will be on Tuesday, February 27th! Join us at the Knights of Columbus Hall as we enjoy the program “Misbehaving Women of Iowa” presented by Cheryl Mullenbach.

Cuentos Y Cantos
2024-02-27 16:00 - 17:00
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 años, pero los niños mayores o más pequeños son bienvenidos. Join us for spanish storytime where we’ll be reading stories, singing, rhyming, and doing a craft. This storytime is aimed at children aged 1-5 but older or younger children are welcome.

Online Author Talk: Kim Scott
2024-02-28 13:00 - 14:00
Join us Wednesday, February 28th for an author talk with Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. In this presentation Scott will explain the Radical Candor feedback framework and how you can practice it today.
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Kids Science Club
2024-02-28 16:00 - 17:00
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!

Nonfiction Book Club
2024-02-29 17:30 - 18:30
A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

Teen Anime/Manga Club
2024-03-01 14:00 - 16:00
Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!

Coffee & Conversation
2024-03-05 10:30 - 11:30
Seniors are invited to this once a month social hour to get to know new friends, socialize and hear speakers that are relevant to their community. Coffee and treats will be provided. This month we will be making a Korean Lantern craft.
