Ottumwa Public Library

Reminisce Society Meeting: Linda Betsinger McCann presents Rosie the Riveter of Iowa
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Knights of Columbus, 123 3rd St W, Ottumwa, IA, United States
Join us Tuesday, November 18th at 10 am at the Knights of Columbus Hall as we host Linda Bestinger McCann and her program “Rosie the Riveter of Iowa”.
Reminisce Society Meetings are free and open to the public. For any questions, or to be added to the Zoom list, please call us at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja Ferrell at sferrell@ottumwapubliclibrary.org.

Snacks in the Stacks
2025-11-18 17:15 - 18:15, 2025-12-09 17:15 - 18:15
Join us in the meeting room for some snacks, then listen to the first chapter (or two) of a book and take a copy home to keep! Registration not required, limit one book per family, books available while supplies last.

Songs and Stories
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Kids Science Club
2025-11-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00
Kids! Join us for science club at the library. We’ll be doing a different STEAM activity or two every month during the school year!

Preschool Storytime
2025-11-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-19 09:00 - 10:00
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.

Music and Movement
2025-11-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-22 10:30 - 11:30
Join us every Monday for singing, dancing, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult caregiver.

Library Closed in honor of Thanksgiving Holiday
2025-11-27, 2025-11-28

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
2025-12-03
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
2025-12-03
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 supplies last.

Library Closed for building work
2025-12-04, 2025-12-11, 2025-12-18

Painting Class
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:30
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 cannot be booked by one person. Please contact us at 641-682-7563 or email amanning@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to reserve your spot.

Chat, Craft, and Create
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00
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 current project. This is an opportunity to meet other crafters, show off your current or recently finished projects, and to share crafting knowledge with others! Whether you knit, crochet, diamond paint, cross stitch, embroider, etc., as long as your project can travel, you are welcome to join!

Reader's Ink Book Club
2025-12-10 17:00 - 18:00
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 selection or call 641-682-7563.
