• Online Author Talk: Gregg Hurwitz

    Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan...

  • 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.

  • Reminisce Society: Ice Age Iowa

    Adventures Along the Historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa, presented by Darcy Maulsby with Humanities Iowa. Our next Reminisce Society meeting will be at 10 am Tuesday, April 29th at the...

  • Science Club

    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

    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.

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • Library Board Meeting

    Meeting Room

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

  • Snacks in the Stacks

    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,...