Reader's Ink Book Club
2024-05-08 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Online Author Talk: Nina Simon
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:00
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.
Log in to join at:https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming

Preschool Storytime
2024-05-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-31 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-07 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 Anime/Manga Club
2024-05-10 14:00 - 16:00

Library Board Meeting
2024-05-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library’s board.

Snacks in the Stacks
2024-05-14 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.

Songs and Stories
2024-05-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-12 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.

Library Closed for Training
2024-05-17

Adult Coloring Party
2024-05-18 14:00 - 15:30
Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.

Online Author Talk: Rebecca F. Kuang
2024-05-21 18:00 - 19:00
We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.
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Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
2024-05-22, 2024-06-05
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
2024-05-22
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.

Young at Heart Book Club
2024-05-22 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 Memorial Day
2024-05-27

Reminisce Society: Bet The Farm
2024-05-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Knights of Columbus, 123 3rd St W, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
Join us Tuesday, May 28th for the next meeting of the Reminisce Society! This month we will be enjoying the program “Bet the Farm” presented by Beth Hoffman with Humanities Iowa.

Kids Science Club
2024-05-29 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!

Nonfiction Book Club
2024-05-30 17:30 - 18:30
A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

Teen Craft Club
2024-05-31 15:00 - 17:00
Teens and tweens! Join us on a different day this month for crafts, the 31st from 3-5, in the OPL meeting room! No registration required.

Summer Reading Program Kick Off - Rock Painting
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00
Join us in the OPL meeting room for rock painting to kick off the Summer Reading Program! Paint a rock to add to our rock snake outside the library! While you’re here, sign up for the Summer Reading Program and pick up your registration bag!
This program is open to all ages.

Online Author Talk: Matt Shindell
2024-06-03 13:00 - 14:00
Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope for settlement, Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration. For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet’s place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient astrologers and skywatchers and ending in our present moment of exploration and virtual engagement.
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Kids Grab and Go Craft Bags
2024-06-05
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.

Teen Anime/Manga Club
2024-06-07 14:00 - 16:00
Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!

SRP - Dizzy the Clown!
2024-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Central Park, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
Join us for our first Summer Reading Program performance, Dizzy the Clown! Open to all kids and families, no registration required.
