Ottumwa Public Library

End of Summer Reading Program Carnival
2023-08-11 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Central Park, W 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
Join us for games, crafts, and outdoor fun to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program! This free event is open to all kids and families, no registration required.Location: Central ParkW 4th StOttumwa, IA 52501

Adult Coloring Party
2023-08-12 14:00 - 15:30
Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided. This month's party will be hosted by NAMI Iowa!

Library Board Meeting
2023-08-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library’s board.

Online Author Talk with Robert Jones, Jr.
2023-08-15 15:00 - 16:00
Join us Tuesday, August 15th at 3 pm for our next online author discussion with the author of The Prophets Robert Jones, Jr. Sign up online on our Library Speaker Consortium!

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
2023-08-16, 2023-08-30, 2023-09-13
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 Bag
2023-08-16, 2023-09-13
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.

Teen craft club
2023-08-18 15:00 - 17:00
Teens and tweens! Join us in the meeting room on the third Friday of each month for crafts! No registration required.

Adult Painting Class
2023-08-19 10:00 - 11:30
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 and one other patron multiple spots cannot be booked by one person. Please contact us at 641-682-7563 or email amanning@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to reserve your spot.

Family Painting Party
2023-08-19 14:00 - 15:00
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 needing and if parents/guardians would like to share with their children. Children under nine must attend with a parent/guardian. Please contact us at 641-682-7563 or email amanning@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to reserve your spots.

Speculative Literature Book Club
2023-08-22 17:30 - 18:30
The Speculative Literature Book Club focuses on literary science fiction and fantasy.

Songs and Stories
2023-08-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-13 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.

Online Author Talk with Cassandra Clare
2023-08-23 19:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, August 23rd, join us for our online author talk with best-selling young adult author Cassandra Clare! We will be discussing her popular Mortal Instrument Series starting at 7 pm!

Preschool Storytime
2023-08-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-08 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.

Cuentos y Cantos
2023-08-29 16:00 - 17:00
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.

Online Author Talk with Jeff Selingo
2023-08-30 13:00 - 14:00
Sign up for our next online author talk with Jeff Selingo as we discuss his book Inside College Admissions on our Online Library Speakers Consortium. Join the chat on August 30th at 1 pm.

Nonfiction Book Club
2023-08-31 17:30 - 18:30
A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

Teen Anime/Manga Club
2023-09-01 14:00 - 16:00
Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!

Library Closed in honor of Labor Day
2023-09-04

Grow With Google Class with Lindsey Newland
2023-09-07 10:00 - 11:00
More information TBA

Online Author Talk: Lidia Bastianich
2023-09-07 18:00 - 19:00
You’re invited to an intimate evening with award-winning television host and bestselling author Lidia Bastianich as she talks about her memoir My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food. Join us online September 7 at 6 pm.

Coffee & Conversation
2023-09-12 10:30 - 11:30
Seniors are invited to this once a month social hour to get to know new friends, socialize and hear speakers that are relevant to their community. Coffee and treats will be provided.

Snacks in the Stacks
2023-09-12 17:15 - 18:00
Join us downstairs in the children’s area for some snacks, then listen to the first chapter of a book and take a copy home to keep! Registration not required, limit one book per family, books available while supplies last.
