An Introduction to FamilySearch.org
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Joint Library program
Wapello County Genealogical Society and the Ottumwa Public Library Presents:
An Introduction to FamilySearch.org
Call 641-799-9850 to register.

Grow with Google Class
2023-10-30 10:00 - 11:30
Join us on Monday, October 30 at 10 am for our fourth class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services. This class will focus on protecting yourself from online scams. Call the Library to register @ 641-682-7563

Author visit Sally Jameson Bond
2023-10-30 14:00 - 15:00
Historical Fiction| Sally Jameson BondSally Jameson Bond is a historical fiction writer. Her current book is My Mother’s Friend about a German POW.

Kids Halloween Party
2023-10-31 15:00 - 17:00
Kids! Come in your Halloween costumes for snacks, crafts, games, and to trick or treat at the desks!

Songs and Stories
2023-11-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-22 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: John Stamos
2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for an intimate conversation with Full House star, John Stamos, as he leads us through his incredibly moving and vulnerable memoir, If You Would Have Told Me. Tune in online at
https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming

Preschool Storytime
2023-11-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-11-17 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.

Teen Anime/Manga Club
2023-11-03 14:00 - 16:00
Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
2023-11-08, 2023-11-22
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
2023-11-08, 2023-11-22
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.

Reader's Ink Book Club
2023-11-08 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.

Online Author Talk: Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche
2023-11-09 13:00 - 14:00
Log in November 9th at 1 pm for a budgeting, investing and planning discussion with Tiffany Aliche, author of Get Good with Money!Join us online at https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming

Library Closed in honor of Veteran's Day
2023-11-10

Adult Coloring Party
2023-11-11 14:00 - 15:30
Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.

Library Board Meeting
2023-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library’s board.

Coffee & Conversation
2023-11-14 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
2023-11-14 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.

Online Author Talk: Joy Harjo
2023-11-16 15:00 - 16:00
United States Poet Laureate and winner of the 2022 Academy of American Poets Leadership Award, Joy Harjo, joins us for a chat about her most recent memoir, Catching the Light and to discuss her rewarding lifetime as a writer and poet.
Log in at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming

Teen craft club
2023-11-17 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.

Kids Lego Day
2023-11-18
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!

Card and Gift Tag Making Class
2023-11-18 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for this free card and gift tag making class on Saturday, November 18thfrom 10 to 11 am. Registration is required, call us at 641-682-7563 to sign up.

Speculative Literature Book Club
2023-11-21 17:30 - 18:30
The Speculative Literature Book Club focuses on literary science fiction and fantasy.

Family Movie
2023-11-22 15:00 - 17:00
Join us in the OPL meeting room at 3pm for a movie showing and popcorn!

Library Closed in honor of Thanksgiving Holiday
2023-11-23
