• Library Board Meeting

    Meeting Room

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

  • Snacks in the Stacks

    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...

  • 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.

  • Adult Coloring Party

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

  • Online Author Talk: Rebecca F. Kuang

    We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism,...

  • 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 Bags

    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...

  • Young at Heart Book Club

    Are you an adult that loves young adult fiction? This is the book club for you!

  • Reminisce Society: Bet The Farm

    Knights of Columbus, 123 3rd St W, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA

    Join us Tuesday, May 28th for the next meeting of the Reminisce Society! This month we will be enjoying the program "Bet the Farm" presented by Beth Hoffman with Humanities...