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Reminisce Society: John Thompson

John Thompson: "Iowa Poems 175" Presented at the Knights of Columbus Hall and virtually Via Zoom meeting. Call us at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja Ferrell at sferrell@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to be...

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 Bag

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.

Kids Science Club

Kids! Join us for science club at the library. We'll be doing a different STEAM activity or two every month during the school year!

Online Author Talk: Amor Towles

Please tune in as we chat online with New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work. Wednesday, September 27th at 7 pm.

Grow With Google Class with Lindsey Newland

Join us on Thursday, September 28 at 10 am for our fourth class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services....

Nonfiction Book Club

A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

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 Anime/Manga Club

Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!

Grow with Google Class

Join us Monday, October 9 at 10 am for our first class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services. The...

Library Board Meeting

Meeting Room

The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library's board.