Reminisce Society: The Underground Railroad in Iowa
2024-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us Tuesday, October 29th for the next meeting of the Reminisce Society. This month we will be enjoying the program “The Underground Railroad in Iowa” presented by Darrin Crow.

Songs and Stories
2024-10-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-20 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.

Halloween Party
2024-10-31 15:00 - 17:00
Kids! Come in your Halloween costumes for snacks, crafts, games, and to trick or treat at the desks!

Preschool Storytime
2024-11-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-22 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
2024-11-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-03 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.

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
2024-11-06, 2024-11-20, 2024-12-04
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 Bags
2024-11-06, 2024-11-20, 2024-12-04
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.

Absolute Science: Explore Science Stations
2024-11-08 14:00 - 15:00
Kids and families! Join us for science stations from Absolute Science and explore awesome scientific demonstrations! Open to all kids and families, no registration required.

Wisdom & Wonder: Multi-generational Storytime
2024-11-09 10:00 - 11:00 | The Haven Memory Care, 2 Pennsylvania Pl, Ottumwa, IA, United States
Don’t miss this special Saturday storytime on Saturday, at 10AM at The Haven! Do you have loved ones living in The Haven at Pennsylvania Place? This would be the perfect storytime for your family to attend! Any little ones (and their grown-ups) in the community are welcome! Pennsylvania Place residents love to be around youthful energy; bring a smile to their faces and your kiddos by joining us!

Library Closed in honor of Veteran's Day
2024-11-11

Snacks in the Stacks
2024-11-12 17:15 - 18:00
Join us in the meeting room for some snacks, then listen to the first chapter (or two) of a book and take a copy home to keep! Registration not required, limit one book per family, books available while supplies last.

Reader's Ink Book Club
2024-11-13 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.

Teen craft club
2024-11-15 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.

Writers Group
2024-11-16 14:00 - 16:00

Reminisce Society: Iowa's Ethnic Heritage John Liepa with Humanities Iowa
2024-11-19 10:00 - 11:00
Join us Tuesday, November 19th for the next meeting of the Reminisce Society. This month we will be enjoying the program “Iowa’s Ethnic Heritage: Who do you think you are?” presented by John Liepa with Humanites Iowa.

Young at Heart Book Club
2024-11-20 17:15 - 18:15
Are you an adult that loves young adult fiction? This is the book club for you!

Library Closed in honor of Thanksgiving Holiday
2024-11-28, 2024-11-29

Start of Winter Reading Program
2024-12-02
Log in to Beanstack to sign up for our Winter Reading Program! From December 1st to February 1st read 10 hours and earn prizes!
