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

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
2023-12-20, 2024-01-03, 2024-01-17
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, 2024-01-17
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.

Songs and Stories
2023-12-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-17 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.

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

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

Teen Anime/Manga Club
2024-01-05 14:00 - 16:00
Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!

Library Board Meeting
2024-01-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library’s board.

Online Author Talk: Rebecca Serle
2024-01-10 19:00 - 20:00
Join us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations. Learning the love story formula with Serle, we’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels, One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and many more.
Log in to join at:https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming

Adult Coloring Party
2024-01-13 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2024-01-15

Coffee & Conversation-POSTPONED
2024-01-16 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a lotus flower lantern craft workshop lead virtually by the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Because supplies are limited, RSVP is required for this event.

Snacks in the Stacks
2024-01-16 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.
