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Grow with Google Class

Join us on Monday, October 23 at 10 am for our third class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services....

Reminisce Society: Molly Naumann

Molly Naumann: "Ottumwa in the 20s" Presented at Sienna on 220 N Court St. and virtually Via Zoom meeting. Call us at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja Ferrell at sferrell@ottumwapubliclibrary.org...

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!

Nonfiction Book Club

A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

Online Author Talk: John Iriving

You are in for a treat when you join us for an intimate conversation with John Irving as he chats about not only his most recent novel, The Last Chairlift, but...

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 Escape Room

Teens are welcome to join us for our very first escape room activity.  Call 641-682-7563, ext. 210 to sign up, or email Sam at skeith@ottumwapubliclibrary.org.  Sign up for either 1:30...

An Introduction to FamilySearch.org

Joint Library program

Wapello County Genealogical Society and the Ottumwa Public Library Presents:An Introduction to FamilySearch.orgCall 641-799-9850 to register.