• Songs and Stories

    Join us for a special Songs and Stories in partnership with Wapello County Farm Bureau!  This storytime is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome.

  • 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...

  • Preschool Storytime

    Join us for a special storytime in partnership with Wapello County Farm Bureau! This storytime is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.

  • Wisdom & Wonder: Multi-generational Storytime

    The Haven Memory Care 2 Pennsylvania Pl, Ottumwa, IA, United States

    Don't miss this special Saturday storytime on Saturday, at 10AM at The Haven!  Do you have loved ones living in The Haven at Pennsylvania Place?  This would be the perfect...

  • Library Board Meeting

    Meeting Room

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

  • 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...

  • Virtual Author Talk: Casey McQuinston

    Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. Login to register or view the recording at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/83866

  • Chat, Craft, and Create

    Adults and teens, do you enjoy crafting?  Crafting is always more fun when you can craft along with a friend!  Join us in the library meeting room and bring along your...

  • Painting Class

    Join us for a monthly painting tutorial class from 2-3:30 pm. Class limited to 15 participants and registration is required. Patrons can sign up themselves and one other patron multiple spots...

  • 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.

  • Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Tasha Eurich

    Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to...