Ottumwa Public Library

What's Hot What's Not and What You Can Toss Today Zoom Presentation
2024-05-07 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
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 second of his seminars on downsizing a home and decluttering. This one is “Declutter and Depersonalize” Email or call Sonja Ferrell to receive a Zoom invitation or attend that day.sferrell@ottumwapubliclibrary.org or 641-682-7563
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S HOT … WHAT’S NOT … and WHAT YOU CAN TOSS TODAY.In this session Mike will explain why many of the things you own may be worth less than you thought. But don’t despair because he’ll also reveal those categories that are probably worth more than you thought. And he’ll wrap it up with 50+ things you can toss as soon as the program is over.

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.

"Mail" a Letter to Your Favorite Character!
2024-05-06 - 2024-05-11
This week in the children’s library you will find letter writing supplies and mailboxes for some of your favorite book characters! Let Pigeon know whether you’d let him drive the bus or tell Harry which Hogwarts house you think you’d be in! Stop in and get creative! No registration required.

Pages for Pennies Book Sale
2024-05-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-03 12:00 - 20:00 | Bridge View Center, 102 Church St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA

Preschool Storytime
2024-05-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-04-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-04-12 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.

Online Author Talk: Douglas Brunt
2024-05-01 14:00 - 15:00
Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I. Log in to join at:https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming

Songs and Stories
2024-05-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-10 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.

Adult Coloring Party
2024-04-27 14:00 - 15:30
Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.

April Painting Class
2024-04-27 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.

Nonfiction Book Club
2024-04-25 17:30 - 18:30
A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

Young at Heart Book Club
2024-04-24 17:30 - 18:30
Are you an adult that loves young adult fiction? This is the book club for you!

Young at Heart Book Club
2024-04-24 17:15 - 18:15
Are you an adult that loves young adult fiction? This is the book club for you! Join us for our first meeting to discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Kids Science Club
2024-04-24 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!

Kids Grab and Go Craft Bags
2024-04-24, 2024-04-10
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.

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
2024-04-24, 2024-04-10
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.

DeClutter & DePersonalize Zoom Presentation
2024-04-23 13:00 - 14:30
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 second of his seminars on downsizing a home and decluttering. This one is “Declutter and Depersonalize” Email or call Sonja Ferrell to receive a Zoom invitation or attend that day.sferrell@ottumwapubliclibrary.org or 641-682-7563
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:MOVING or DOWNSIZING? 50 DE-CLUTTERING & DE-PERSONALIZING TIPS … AND … 50 THINGS YOU CAN THROW AWAY … TODAY! If you’re contemplating a move, usually the first thing a Realtor will suggest is that you “De-Clutter” and “De-Personalize” your home. In this light & fun program Mike will explainDe-Cluttering and De-Personalizing … and then share 50 things you can throw away … today.

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.

Reminisce Society: Glimpses of Iowa's Capitol
2024-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Knights of Columbus, 123 3rd St W, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
Glimpses of Iowa’s Capitol: Its History, Art, Architecture and Restoration. Join us at the Knights of Columbus Hall for the next meeting of the Reminisce Society. This month we will enjoy the program “Glimpses of Iowa’s Capitol” presented by Rosa Snyder with Humanities Iowa.

Teen craft club
2024-04-19 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.

Online Author Talk: Xochitl Gonzalez
2024-04-17 19:00 - 20:00
We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last. Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive, witty examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite.
Log in to join at:https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming

Poetry Puzzles
2024-04-13
It’s National Poetry Month so join us in the children’s library for a poetry activity! Stop in anytime to make your own poem by piecing together word strips and writing down your own words! Open to all kids, no registration required.

Reader's Ink Book Club
2024-04-10 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.

Snacks in the Stacks
2024-04-09 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.
