Events

Join us at the library for community and crafting!  Bring your yarn project and get to know other crafters!  Learning how to knit or crochet?  You'll find some seasoned experts...

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 you looking for a place to chill, create, and connect with friends? The Teen Anti-Boredom Club is your ultimate after-school destination! We are bringing you a mix of...

Join us every Monday for singing, dancing, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult...

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

Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle...

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin,...

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!  Are you looking for a place to chill, create, and connect with friends? The Teen Anti-Boredom Club is your ultimate after-school destination! We are bringing you a mix of...

Join us every Monday for singing, dancing, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult...

The Reminisce Society meets once a month in the Spring and Fall to hear topics concerning Iowa History. This group is free and open to the public. For any questions,...

Join us in the meeting room for some snacks, then listen to the first chapter (or two) of a book and take a copy home to keep! Registration not required,...

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.

Teens!  Are you looking for a place to chill, create, and connect with friends? The Teen Anti-Boredom Club is your ultimate after-school destination! We are bringing you a mix of...

Join us every Monday for singing, dancing, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult...

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!  Open to all elementary aged kids...

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.

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.

Teens!  Are you looking for a place to chill, create, and connect with friends? The Teen Anti-Boredom Club is your ultimate after-school destination! We are bringing you a mix of...

Miss those old Scholastic book fairs? Come shop our book fair for grown-ups! Meet local Iowa Authors, buy books, trinkets and more! This even will be held at the Railroad...

Join us every Monday for singing, dancing, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult...