• 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: Jason Reynolds

    Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina,...

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • Library Board Meeting

    Meeting Room

    The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library's board.

  • Snacks in the Stacks

    Join us in the meeting room for some snacks, then listen to the first chapter (or two) of a book and take a copy home to keep! Registration not required,...