Ottumwa Public Library

Online Author Talk: Naomi Alderman
2023-11-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Bestselling and award-winning author, Naomi Alderman will join us to talk about her new book, The Future. This new novel delivers a dazzling tour de force where a handful of friends plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whose greed threatens life as we know it.
Log in to join at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming

Kids Science Club
2023-11-29 16:00 - 17:00
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!

Songs and Stories
2023-11-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-08 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.

Reminisce Society: Bob Swanson
2023-11-28 10:00 - 11:00
Bob Swanson: “History and Culture of the Sauk and Meskwaki in Iowa ” 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 added to the Zoom meeting.

Library Closed in honor of Thanksgiving Holiday
2023-11-24, 2023-11-23

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

Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
2023-11-22, 2023-11-08
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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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
