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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...

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.

Family Movie

Join us in the OPL meeting room at  3pm for a movie showing and popcorn!

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...

Online Author Talk: Christopher Paolini

Join us online as we chat with master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his return to the World of Eragon with Murtagh, a stunning continuation of the epic fantasy. Log in to...

T-Rex Tea Party

Join us for a T-Rex Tea Party!  This is a chance to show off your fanciest outfit, or one that you could wrangle a dinosaur in!  Together, we'll enjoy the...

Kids Lego Day

Join us for a day of all things Lego in the Children's Library! Open to all kids and families, no registration required, just drop in and play!

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 craft club

Teens and tweens! Join us in the meeting room on the third Friday of each month for crafts! No registration required.

Adult Coloring Party

Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.