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Kids Scavenger Hunt

Join us for a scavenger hunt in the Children's Library! Open to all kids, no registration required, just drop in and look for clues!

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.

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...

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.

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 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.

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.

Online Author Talk: Rebecca Serle

Join us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations. Learning the love story formula with Serle,...

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.

Adult Coloring Party

Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.