• Kids Lego Day

    Join us for a day of all things Lego in the Children's Library! Open to all kids and families, no registration required, just drop in and play!

  • 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.

  • DIY Bookmarks

    Kids and teens!  Stop in the Children's Library where you'll find all sorts of supplies, ideas, and instructions on different bookmarks that you can make and take home!

  • Family Movie Showing

    Join us in the OPL meeting room at  3pm for a movie showing and popcorn!

  • Community Paper Quilt

    Design a paper quilt square to add to the community quilt that will be displayed in the children’s library!

  • 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.

  • Design Your Own Board Game

    Kids!  Join us for a chance to make your very own board game, with the assistance of a professional specializing in board game design!  Participants will be taught the basics...

  • Cuentos Y Cantos

    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...

  • 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...