Ottumwa Public Library

Cuentos y Cantos
2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
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 años, pero los niños mayores o más pequeños son bienvenidos. Join us for spanish storytime where we’ll be reading stories, singing, rhyming, and doing a craft. This storytime is aimed at children aged 1-5 but older or younger children are welcome.

Ottumwa Public Library Closed for Independence Day
2025-07-04

SRP - Wapello County Conservation!
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Central Park, 101 4th St, Ottumwa, IA, United States
Kids and families! Join us for some conservation education with Miss Sara! Open to all kids and families, no registration required.

Virtual Author Talk: Drawing your world with Raul The Third
2025-07-08 15:00 - 16:00
Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library’s Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t wait to show you.
Login to register or view the recording at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/77983

Songs and Stories
2025-07-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-30 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.

Reader's Ink Book Club
2025-07-09 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.

Preschool Storytime
2025-07-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-25 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.

Trivia Night
2025-07-11 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for a library Trivia Game! No sign up required, grab 3-5 friends and test you knowledge. Game starts at 7 after library hours, we will let patrons in at the lower entrance by the children’s section. Call 641-682-7563 for any questions!

Wisdom & Wonder: Multi-generational Storytime
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 storytime for your family to attend! Any little ones (and their grown-ups) in the community are welcome! Pennsylvania Place residents love to be around youthful energy; bring a smile to their faces and your kiddos by joining us!

Library Board Meeting
2025-07-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library’s board.

Virtual Author Talk: Marie Lu
2025-07-17 15:00 - 16:00
Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth. Login to register or view the recording at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/78495

Chat, Craft, and Create
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00
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!

Adult Coloring Party
2025-07-19 14:00 - 15:30
Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.

SRP - Magician: Jonathan May!
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Central Park, 101 4th St, Ottumwa, IA, United States
Kids and families! Join us for a high energy and fun filled magic show with Jonathan May! Open to all kids and families, no registration required.

Virtual Author Talk: Rex Ogle
2025-07-23 15:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.
Login to register or view the recording at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/79007

SRP - Dinosaur Dimensions!
2025-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Central Park, 101 4th St, Ottumwa, IA, United States
Kids and families! Join us for Dinosaur Dimensions, a fast paced and extremely exciting show with realistic looking animatronic dinosaur puppets that will have the children second guessing if they are real or not!

Virtual Author Talk: Pria Anand
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:00
You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10, 2025).
Login to register or view the recording at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/79519

Nonfiction Book Club
2025-07-31 17:30 - 18:30
A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

End of Summer Reading Program Carnival!
2025-08-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Central Park, 101 4th St, Ottumwa, IA, United States
Don’t miss out on the annual SRP Carnival! We’ll be playing games, winning prizes, crafting, and more!

Writer's Club
2025-08-02 14:00 - 16:00
Have a writing project and need a space to work on it? All levels of writing and all styles are welcome. No registration required

Virtual Author Talk: Jay Falk
2025-08-05 13:00 - 14:00
Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.
Login to register or view the recording at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/83335

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
2025-08-06
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
2025-08-06
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.

Songs and Stories
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00
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.
