Bob Swanson: "History and Culture of the Sauk and Meskwaki in Iowa  " Presented at the Knights of Columbus Hall and virtually Via Zoom meeting. Call us at 641-682-7563 or...

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!

Bestselling and award-winning author, Naomi Alderman will join us to talk about her new book, The Future. This new novel delivers a dazzling tour de force where a handful of friends...

A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

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 in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!

A first-person historical portrayal by President Abraham Lincoln, sharing about the history of the United States during his time.  Mr. Lincoln is portrayed by Kevin Wood, a professional Lincoln presenter...

Join us as the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats with us about YA fantasy fiction, world-building, and her incredible body of work! Log in...

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 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 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...

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

The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library's board.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

The Speculative Literature Book Club focuses on literary science fiction and fantasy.

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 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 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 in the OPL meeting room at  3pm for a movie showing and popcorn!