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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.

Young at Heart Book Club

Are you an adult that loves young adult fiction? This is the book club for you!

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.

Kids Escape Room

Kids are welcome to join us for an escape room.  Call 641-682-7563, ext. 210 to sign up, or email Sam at skeith@ottumwapubliclibrary.org.  Registration is required, limited spots available; children may...

Teen Escape Room

Teens are welcome to join us for an escape room.  Call 641-682-7563, ext. 210 to sign up, or email Sam at skeith@ottumwapubliclibrary.org.  Registration is required, limited spots available.  Be ready...

Adult Escape Room

Attempt to escape the library! Call 641-682-7563, ext. 205 to sign up, or email amanning@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to sign up. Patrons can sign up in groups of 4-6 or individually to be assigned a...

Reminisce Society: The Underground Railroad in Iowa

Join us Tuesday, October 29th for the next meeting of the Reminisce Society. This month we will be enjoying the program "The Underground Railroad in Iowa" presented by Darrin Crow.

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.

Science Club

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!

Halloween Party

Kids! Come in your Halloween costumes for snacks, crafts, games, and to trick or treat at the desks!