Adult Painting Class

Join us for a monthly painting tutorial class. Class limited to 15 participants and registration is required, adults 18 and over may participate. Patrons can sign up themselves and one other patron. Multiple spots cannot be booked by one person. Please contact us at 641-682-7563 or email amanning@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to reserve your spot.

Garden Tour

Centerville Garden Tour. Contact tourism@pactiowa.org for more information.

Adult Coloring Party

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

Ice Cream Social

The Davis County Old Soldiers & Settlers Reunion committee is holding a homemade ice cream social. Join us at the city park in Drakesville from 4:30-7pm. There will be bingo from 5-7pm and a cake walk at 5:30pm.

Job in a Bag Tour Next Week

WHAT: Ottumwa IowaWORKS Job in a Bag Summer Tour Hiring Events WHEN: June 19th, Fairfield 9-11 a.m., Ottumwa 1-3 p.m. June 20th, Albia 9-11 a.m., Centerville 1-3 p.m. June 21st, Oskaloosa 9-11 a.m., Ottumwa 1-3 p.m. WHERE: June 19th Fairfield Dexter Laundry 400 W. Burlington Avenue, Fairfield, IA Ottumwa Juneteenth Celebration Central Park, Ottumwa, IA June […]

Free Kids’ Movie

Date & Time: Mondays at 2:30 PM Location: Fairfield Public Library Audience: Youth Every Monday at 2:30 PM, join us for a kids’ movie on the big screen in the meeting room. All selections are rated G or PG. Free popcorn will be provided. We request that children 7 years and younger be accompanied by an adult. Free […]

Speculative Literature Book Club

Join us at the Ottumwa Public Library for the Speculative Literature Book Club. The Speculative Literature Book Club focuses on literary science fiction and fantasy.

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway

Adult Take and Make Craft give away! Drop by anytime today to pick up a craft bag kit. Limit two per patron while supplies last.

Kids Grab & Go Craft Bags

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 supplies last.

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.

Mark Shafer Memory Day

The Carnegie Historical Museum announces a Mark Shafer Memory Day to be held at the Carnegie Historical Museum. The purpose of the gathering is to share and recognize Mark Shafer and his role with the Carnegie Historical Museum. The main event will be taking place on the 3rd floor of the Museum. The entire museum […]