• 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.

  • Children’s Author Visit – Nicki Wyldes

    Join us for a reading of Zeke and Lulu and the Shrinking Snow by local author, Nicki Wyldes!  We'll be following that up with an opportunity to use your imagination...

  • Garden Seed Swap Event

    Join the Ottumwa Public Library and volunteers from the United Way of Wapello County for a Seed Swapping Event. For the first time ever we will be sending seed kits to...

  • Music and Movement

    Join us every Monday for singing, dancing, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult...

  • 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.

  • $1 a Bag Book Sale

    The Ottumwa Public Library will be hosting a mini book sale Thursday, Feb. 5 through Saturday, Feb. 7th. For only $1 you can fill a bag with weeded and donated...

  • 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.

  • Take Your Child to the Library Day

    The first Saturday in February is Take Your Child to the Library Day.  Kids who stop by for a special scavenger hunt get to take home a prize!

  • Music and Movement

    Join us every Monday for singing, dancing, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult...