Join us for a scavenger hunt in the Children's Library! Open to all kids, no registration required, just drop in and look for clues!

Join us for a monthly painting tutorial class from 10-11:30 am. Class limited to 15 participants and registration is required, adults 18 and over may participate. Patrons can sign up themselves...

We are starting a second beginners' painting class for teens and families. We have a limited class size so registration is required. Please specify how many canvases you will be...

John Thompson: "Iowa Poems 175" Presented at the Knights of Columbus Hall and virtually Via Zoom meeting. Call us at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja Ferrell at sferrell@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to be...

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! 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...

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! Join us for science club at the library. We'll be doing a different STEAM activity or two every month during the school year!

Please tune in as we chat online with New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work. Wednesday, September 27th at 7 pm.

Join us on Thursday, September 28 at 10 am for our fourth class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services....

A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

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.