Ottumwa Public Library

Family Game Night hosted by Gateway Students
2023-05-23 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
A night to play with all the fun outdoor board games given to the library to circulate by the Gateway High School Students.

After School Lab
2023-05-23 15:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-18 15:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-16 15:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-11 15:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-09 15:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-04 15:30 - 18:30
Open to kids and teens 9 years old and older, the meeting room will be an after school lab with laptops available for homework and gaming.

Online Author Talk with Courtney Summers
2023-05-20 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a thrilling online author talk with New York Times Best Seller Courtney Summers as we discuss her newest title I’m the Girl. I’m the Girl is a young adult drama about a young woman searching for her sister’s killer. Be sure to log in and register at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary

Adult Painting Class
2023-05-20 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, adults 18 and over may participate. 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.

Kids Origami Day
2023-05-20
Join us for a day of origami in the Children’s Library! Open to all kids and families, no registration required, just drop in and create!

Teen craft club
2023-05-19 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.

Preschool Storytime
2023-05-19 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.

Computer Basics Class
2023-05-18 10:30 - 12:00
Computer Basics- Learn basic parts of a computer, be able to minimize, restore and close windows, and become more confident using a mouse. Registration is required for this class.

Forrest McCurren Concert
2023-05-17 18:00 - 19:00
Forrest McCurren comes from the heart of the heartland, where the foothills of
the Ozarks meet the Big Muddy: The Middle-of-Missouri. Blazing his own trail
while stylistically tipping his hat to the songwriting giants of the past, McCurren
wields the magic of lyricism to cast a light on the many intricacies of everyday life
set against vignettes of Middle America. Tackling topics such as: wise words
from waitresses, heartbroken high school football standouts, and tattooed trailer
park lovers, McCurren writes songs for good people that got bad grades in
school, are drunk on dreams, and still trying to figure out if life is sour or sweet.

Songs and Stories
2023-05-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-10 10:30 - 11:30
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30AM for songs, rhymes, singing and dancing! This storytime is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome.

Writers Group
2023-05-13 14:00 - 16:00
Open to adults and teens, all styles, and levels are welcome. Come talk about writing, enjoy snacks, good company, and generate new work or edit current work. Group led by Indian Hills instructor Patti Jones.

Ottumwa Public Library Closed for Staff Training
2023-05-12 09:00 - 17:00

Online Author Talk with Jena Friedman
2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:00
Don’t forget to sign up for our online author talk with Academy Award Nominee Jena Friedman. In this hour long chat Friedman will discuss her book Not Funny. You can register for this author talk by following this link: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary

Reader's Ink Book Club
2023-05-10 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.

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
2023-05-10
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
2023-05-10
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.

Snacks in the Stacks
2023-05-09 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.

Coffee & Conversation
2023-05-09 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.

Library Board Meeting
2023-05-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library’s board.

Pages For Pennies Book Sale
2023-05-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-05 12:00 - 20:00 | Bridge View Center, 102 Church St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA

Cuentos y Cantos en Español - Spanish Storytime
2023-05-06 15:30 - 16:30
Únase a nosotros para nuestra primera hora de cuentos en español donde estaremos leyendo cuentos, cantando, rimando y haciendo 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 our very first 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.

Teen Anime/Manga Club
2023-05-05 14:00 - 16:00
Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!
