• Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag

    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...

  • 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.

  • Songs and Stories

    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.

  • 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...

  • Online Author Talk with Jena Friedman

    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...

  • After School Lab

    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.

  • Writers Group

    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...

  • After School Lab

    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.

  • Songs and Stories

    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.

  • Forrest McCurren Concert

    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...

  • Computer Basics Class

    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.