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.
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.
This month, drop in for Science Club anytime from 1pm-5pm. We will have multiple science experiments and demonstrations for kids to enjoy! Marble runs, paper airplanes, and more! Don't miss...
Kids and teens! Bring your own t-shirt (or other fabric item) and get creative! We’ll provide fabric paint, puff paint, iron-ons and more to make your own one-of-a-kind shirt! We...
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.
Join us in the OPL meeting room at 2:30pm for a movie showing and popcorn! No registration required.
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...
Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work,...
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.
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.
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...
Reminisce Society Meetings are free and open to the public. For any questions, or to be added to the Zoom list, please call us at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja...

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Ottumwa, IA 52501
Monday – Thursday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday – Saturday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday | Closed
Phone: 641-682-7563
Fax: 641-682-4970
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