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 […]

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 […]

Teen Craft Club

Teens and tweens! Join us in the meeting room of the Ottumwa Library for crafts! No registration required.

Ottumwa Community Market

1524 N. Court Specialty baked goods, family fun, garden produce, small businesses. 11:00-1:00 walking taco/drink for $5 in the church basement.

Adult Painting Class

Join us at the Ottumwa Library for a monthly painting tutorial class. Class limited to 15 participants and registration is required. Adults 18 and over may participate. Patrons can sign […]

Teen & Family Painting Party

We are starting a second beginners' painting class for teens and families at the Ottumwa Library. We have a limited class size so registration is required. Please specify how many […]

Pop-Up Patio Party

Join Albia Chamber Main Street and Golf22 for a Patio Party!! The Hooligans will be performing live music on Golf22's patio.