Do Art Productions - Comic Book Workshop
2023-12-08 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Kids and teens! Join us for a comic book workshop from Do Art Productions! You’ll be encouraged to think out of the box and get in touch with your creative side. Don’t miss this exciting program at 3pm in the meeting room!

Adult Coloring Party
2023-12-09 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
2023-12-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library’s board.

Coffee & Conversation
2023-12-12 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for our next Coffee and Conversation Tuesday, December 12th at 10:30am. This month we’ll be hosting Sean Six’s Beginners Genealogy Class. He’s got tips and tricks for us and there will be plenty of time for questions on how to get started researching your family history. As always coffee and treats will be provided! We hope to see you there.

Online Author Talk: Stephanie Land
2023-12-12 13:00 - 14:00
You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education.
Join us online at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming

Snacks in the Stacks
2023-12-12 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.

Songs and Stories
2023-12-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-03 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.

Reader's Ink Book Club
2023-12-13 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.

Preschool Storytime
2023-12-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-01-05 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 craft club
2023-12-15 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.

December Painting Class
2023-12-16 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for a monthly painting tutorial class from 10-11:30 am. Class limited to 15 participants and registration is required. Patrons can sign up themselves and one other patron multiple spots cannot be booked by one person. Please contact us at 641-682-7563 or email amanning@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to reserve your spot.

Gift Wrapping Party
2023-12-16 14:00 - 15:00
Can’t find your tape or scissors for those last minute presents this holiday season? We’ve got you covered! Join us for our family wrapping event December 16th in the library meeting room. We’ll provide the wrapping paper, tape, labels, and scissors, you bring the presents. Open to all ages, no registration required.

Speculative Literature Book Club
2023-12-19 17:30 - 18:30
The Speculative Literature Book Club focuses on literary science fiction and fantasy.

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
2023-12-20, 2024-01-03
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
2023-12-20, 2024-01-03
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.

Library Closed in honor of Christmas
2023-12-25

Library Closed in Honor of Christmas Holiday
2023-12-26

Family Movie
2023-12-27 15:00 - 17:00
Join us in the OPL meeting room at 3pm for a movie showing and popcorn!

Origami Day
2023-12-28
Join us for a day of origami in the Children’s Library! Open to all kids and families, no registration required, just drop in and create!

Build the Hogwarts Express!
2023-12-28 - 2023-12-30
For these few days, we’ll have the Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Express pieces and instructions set up in the meeting room. Kids who are old enough to follow the directions are welcome to come and go over these few days to build the Hogwarts Express!

Board Game Day
2023-12-29
Join us for a board games in the Children’s Library! Open to all kids, no registration required, just drop in and play!

Kids Scavenger Hunt
2023-12-30
Join us for a scavenger hunt in the Children’s Library! Open to all kids, no registration required, just drop in and look for clues!

Library Closed in Observance of New Year's Day
2024-01-01 | Observance of New Year’s Day
