Ottumwa Public Library

Kids Escape Room
2024-10-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
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 bring an adult. Be ready to solve puzzles and make your escape!

Preschool Storytime
2024-10-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-04 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.

Nonfiction Book Club
2024-10-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-09-26 17:30 - 18:30
A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

Young at Heart Book Club
2024-10-23 17:15 - 18:15
Are you an adult that loves young adult fiction? This is the book club for you!

Songs and Stories
2024-10-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-02 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.

Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
2024-10-23, 2024-10-09
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
2024-10-23, 2024-10-09
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.

Adult Coloring Party
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:30
Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.

Painting Class
2024-10-19 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.

Teen craft club
2024-10-18 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.

Peter Fletcher, Celtic Guitarist Concert
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:30

Library Board Meeting
2024-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library’s board.

Wisdom & Wonder: Multi-generational Storytime
2024-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | The Haven Memory Care, 2 Pennsylvania Pl, Ottumwa, IA, United States
Don’t miss this special Saturday storytime on October 12th, at 10AM at The Haven! Do you have loved ones living in The Haven at Pennsylvania Place? This would be the perfect storytime for your family to attend! Any little ones (and their grown-ups) in the community are welcome! Pennsylvania Place residents love to be around youthful energy; bring a smile to their faces and your kiddos by joining us!

Reader's Ink Book Club
2024-10-09 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
2024-10-08 17:15 - 18:00
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, limit one book per family, books available while supplies last.

Teen Anime/Manga Club
2024-10-04 14:00 - 16:00
Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!

Cuentos Y Cantos
2024-10-01 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.

Pages 4 Pennies Book Sale
2024-09-29 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-27 12:00 - 20:00 | Bridge View Center, 102 Church St, Ottumwa, IA, United States

Science Club
2024-09-25 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!
