1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
January 19, 2023 - June 30, 2023 This beautiful 1930s Lionel model train set will be on display through June. The museum will have extended hours: the first Saturday of […]
After School Lab
Open to kids and teens 9 years old and older, the meeting room will be an after school lab with laptops available for homework and gaming.
Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
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 […]
Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
Our next Adult Take and Make Craft give away is today! Drop by the Library anytime today to pick up a craft bag kit, limit two per patron while supplies […]
Songs and Stories
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30AM for songs, rhymes, singing and dancing! This story time is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome.
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!
Reminisce Society: Pat Essick
Pat Essick: "Remembering Curtis King: The Civil War's Oldest Soldier". Presented at the Knights of Columbus Hall and virtually Via Zoom meeting. Call us at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja […]
After School Lab
Open to kids and teens 9 years old and older, the meeting room will be an after school lab with laptops available for homework and gaming.
Nonfiction Book Club
Join us at the Ottumwa Public Library for a book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.
Online Author Talk with William Kent Kruegar
You are in for a riveting hour online with New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger! Join us as he discusses his newest book in the Cork O’Connor series […]
Preschool Storytime
Join us for story time where we'll be reading stories, singing, rhyming, and doing a craft. This story time is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children […]