Van Buren County Fair

At the Van Buren County Fair, we have flea markets for moms, exciting exhibits for kids and tasty fair food for dads. In short, our county fair has something for […]

Absolute Science: Explore Science Stations

Kids! Join us for science stations from Absolute Science and explore awesome scientific demonstrations! Open to all kids and families, no registration required. Location: Central Park, W 4th St, Ottumwa, […]

Author Mary Armstrong Book Talk & Signing

Join us at the Ottumwa Library for a book signing with Mary Armstrong. Author of When Doves Coo, The Mesilla, The San Augustin, The White Sands.

Speculative Literature Book Club

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

Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway

Join us at the Ottumwa Library for our next Adult Take and Make Craft give away! Drop by anytime today to pick up a craft bag kit, limit two per […]

Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag

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

Songs and Stories

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.

Gardening Class

Join us at the Ottumwa Library for a gardening class taught by Brenda Jones. We'll be talking all things gardening- vertical gardening, raised beds, garden pests, different types of tomato […]

Online Author Talk with Ethan Kross

Join us for our next online author talk with psychologist Ethan Kross as he discusses his book The Voice in Our Head. For more information contact info@ottumwapubliclibrary.org

Preschool Story Time

Join us at the Ottumwa Library 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 […]