A new book awaits. Join us at the Ottumwa Public Library for education, entertainment and a safe, comfortable space to gather.
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Snacks in the Stacks
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, limit…
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.
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…
Teen Anti-Boredom Club
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…
Music and Movement
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…
Kids Science Club
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…
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.
Thanksgiving Day / Library Closed
Nonfiction Book Club
A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.
Library Closed
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…
Teen Anti-Boredom Club
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…
Shelf-Indulgent: Book Fair
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…
Music and Movement
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…
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 Bags
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…
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.
Sit and Stitch
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…
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…
Teen Anti-Boredom Club
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…
Music and Movement
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…
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.
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…
Teen Anti-Boredom Club
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…