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Snacks in the Stacks

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...

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.

Ottumwa Public Library Friends Meeting

This is the semi-annual meeting for the Ottumwa Public Library Friends Group.  They will meet in the meeting room at the library.  Please call Sonja Ferrell at 641-682-7563 with any...

Reader’s Ink Book Club

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...

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.

Kids Eclipse Viewing Party

Join us to learn all about eclipses, do an activity, and watch the eclipse together!

Adult Coloring Party

Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.

Grow with Google Class

Join us on Monday, October 16 at 10 am for our second class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services....

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.

Online Author Talk: Ruth Ware

You’re invited to tune in as we chat with New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10 and The It Girl as she talks about her newest book, Zero Days. Join us...