John Thompson: "Iowa Poems 175" 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...
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! 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...
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.
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!
Please tune in as we chat online with New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work. Wednesday, September 27th at 7 pm.
Join us on Thursday, September 28 at 10 am for our fourth class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services....
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.
Join us Monday, October 9 at 10 am for our first class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services. The...
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...
Join guidebook author and TV host Rick Steves as he shares the latest in smart European travel. In this entertaining, information-packed slideshow lecture, Rick will teach you the secrets of safe, smart, inexpensive travel — low...
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...
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! 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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Join us to learn all about eclipses, do an activity, and watch the eclipse together!
Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.
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....
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.
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...
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.
Teens and tweens! Join us in the meeting room on the third Friday of each month for crafts! No registration required.
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...
Únase a nosotros para la hora del cuento en español donde leeremos cuentos, cantaremos, rimaremos y haremos manualidades. Esta hora del cuento está dirigida a niños de 1 a 5...
Join us on Monday, October 23 at 10 am for our third class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services....
Molly Naumann: "Ottumwa in the 20s" Presented at Sienna on 220 N Court St. and virtually Via Zoom meeting. Call us at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja Ferrell at sferrell@ottumwapubliclibrary.org...
The Speculative Literature Book Club focuses on literary science fiction and fantasy.
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...
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.
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.
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!
You are in for a treat when you join us for an intimate conversation with John Irving as he chats about not only his most recent novel, The Last Chairlift, but...
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.
Teens are welcome to join us for our very first escape room activity. Call 641-682-7563, ext. 210 to sign up, or email Sam at skeith@ottumwapubliclibrary.org. Sign up for either 1:30...
Wapello County Genealogical Society and the Ottumwa Public Library Presents:An Introduction to FamilySearch.orgCall 641-799-9850 to register.
Join us on Monday, October 30 at 10 am for our fourth class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services....
Historical Fiction| Sally Jameson BondSally Jameson Bond is a historical fiction writer. Her current book is My Mother's Friend about a German POW.
Kids! Come in your Halloween costumes for snacks, crafts, games, and to trick or treat at the desks!
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.
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
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.
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Ottumwa, IA 52501
Monday – Thursday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday – Saturday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday | Closed
Phone: 641-682-7563
Fax: 641-682-4970
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