Join us downstairs in the children's area for some snacks, then listen to the first chapter of a book and take a copy home to keep! Registration not required, limit...

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! 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...

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.

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...

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.

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

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...

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

Join us online or in person in the Ottumwa Public Library Meeting Room as we host over Zoom, Michael Ivankovich.  Mr. Ivankovich will present the first of his seminars on...

You’re invited to join us as we talk to New York Times bestselling author Jason Mott about his recent novel Hell of a Book. Register for this talk on our online Library Speakers...