The community of Eldon, Iowa, home of the little white house in Grant Wood’s most famous painting American Gothic, celebrates Gothic Days in June. The American Gothic House Center invites […]

This week in the  Ottumwa children's library you will find letter writing supplies and mailboxes for some of your favorite book characters! Let Pigeon know whether you'd let him drive […]

Our next Adult Take and Make Craft give away is today! Drop by the Ottumwa Library anytime today to pick up a craft bag kit, limit two per patron while […]

Kids! Join us at the Ottumwa Public Library for another grab and go craft bag event. Stop by the children’s desks to pick up a craft bag. No registration required, […]

Join us at the Ottumwa Library for songs, rhymes, singing and dancing! This story time 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 […]

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother- mother-daughter trio of […]