• Teen Anime/Manga Club

    Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!

  • Library Board Meeting

    Meeting Room

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

  • SRP – Wapello County Conservation!

    Central Park 101 4th St, Ottumwa, IA, United States

    Kids and families! Join us for some conservation education with Miss Sara! Open to all kids and families, no registration required.

  • Online Author Talk: Mercy Watson and Kate Dicamillo

    Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation...

  • 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.

  • Reader’s Ink Book Club

    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...

  • 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.

  • SRP – Absolute Science Show!

    Central Park 101 4th St, Ottumwa, IA, United States

    Kids and families! Join us for an exciting show from Absolute Science! Open to all kids and families, no registration required.

  • Online Author Talk: Max Brallier

    Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Teen craft club

    Teens and tweens! Join us in the meeting room on the third Friday of each month for crafts! No registration required.