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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.

Teen Anime/Manga Club

Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!

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.

Songs and Stories

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00AM or 11:00AM for songs, rhymes, singing and dancing! This storytime is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome.

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...

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.

End of Summer Reading Program Carnival

Central Park, W 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA

Join us for games, crafts, and outdoor fun to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program! This free event is open to all kids and families, no registration required.Location:...

Adult Coloring Party

Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided. This month's party will be hosted by NAMI Iowa!

Library Board Meeting

Meeting Room

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

Online Author Talk with Robert Jones, Jr.

Join us Tuesday, August 15th at 3 pm for our next online author discussion with the author of The Prophets Robert Jones, Jr. Sign up online on our Library Speaker Consortium!

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 Bag

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...