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 […]

Kids! Join us at Central Park for a musical performance from Wilderman! Open to all kids and families, no registration required.

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.

Join us at the Ottumwa Public Library for a book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

200 N. Main Street, Fairfield Admission is FREE to all. Bring your lawn chairs, your dancing shoes, and the whole family out to enjoy a night of fantastic live music under the open sky. The band will serenade the crowd with their unique rendition of American Jazz Standards, made popular by none other than the […]

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 are welcome.

Join Main Street Ottumwa for an unforgettable summer movie event at the picturesque Beach Ottumwa, where they will bring the classic blockbuster "Jaws" to life in a thrilling and immersive way. As the sun sets over the horizon, creating a breathtaking backdrop, we invite you to settle into the sand, feel the gentle breeze, and […]

Come join us at the Richland Ballfield for an evening of family fun. Concessions available early evening. The band 'Least Likely' will be playing. Fireworks at dusk. Bring a lawn chair and the family.

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 […]

Senator Grassley will be in Ottumwa for a tour and Q&A with employees at Bowling Motors.

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 […]

Hans Frischeisen- Biking Across Iran Local author discusses his time biking across Iran. Book signing to follow.

This group meets biweekly on  Tuesdays from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. via Zoom. All of our support groups are free, confidential, and open to any member of our community over the age of 18. To sign up or for questions, please email us at [email protected].

Join us at the 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 title.

Kids! Join us for a seed activity from the Iowa Conservation Education Coalition! Open to all kids and families, no registration required. Location: Central Park W 4th St Ottumwa, IA 52501

Eileen Blom, Joy Prothero and Marlene Maxwell, Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be answering questions about showing Flowers and Horticulture. Joy and Eileen are the judges for the Open Show at the Southern Iowa Fair and Marlene is superintendent. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required to attend, but appreciated. […]

Family Caregiver support group. McCreery Cancer center. Contact: Joan Nydle Information & Assistance/Family Caregiver Specialist 641-682-2270

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 older or younger children are welcome.

Join us on our Online Library Speaker Consortium for a talk with the author of Daredevil & She-Hulk, Charles Soule! For more information contact [email protected]

Join us to relax and color in the Ottumwa Library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided. This month's party will be hosted by NAMI Iowa!

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 […]

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, IA 52501, USA

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.

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

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.

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 plants, how to pick out seeds, soil health.

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 [email protected]

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 older or younger children are welcome.

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

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.

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 up themselves and one other patron multiple spots cannot be booked by one person. Please contact us at 641-682-7563 or email [email protected] to reserve your […]

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 […]

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Sign up on our online Library Speaker Consortium to join in on our next author talk with Erika Sanchez. This book chat will be about her book Crying in the Bathroom! For more information contact [email protected]

This group meets biweekly on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. via Zoom. All of our support groups are free, confidential, and open to any member of our community over the age of 18. To sign up or for questions, please email us at [email protected].

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.

Join us and Wapello County Conservation to learn all about what you can do for the environment! Location: Central Park, W 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA Open to all kids and families. No registration required.

The 36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is being held in downtown Oskaloosa. This year’s event includes kids’ activities, food vendors, and a Craft & Vendor Fair starting at 12 pm and going through 9 pm. Starting at 4 pm, hamburgers, beverages, pie, and sweet corn will be served until 9 pm or until it runs […]

Join us at the Ottumwa Library for a book club focusing on the discussion of non-fiction works.

Ron Desantis is coming to Centerville near Freedom Rock on the square

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 older or younger children are welcome.

The Ottumwa Hy-Noon Kiwanis Club will hold their annual Pork BBQ Dinner at Central Park as part of "Live After Five." The BBQ dinner will include a BBQ pork sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans and a drink all for $10 per person. Drive-up service will be available.  Those wishing drive-up service should drive on 2nd street to […]

927 E. Pennsylvania in Ottumwa

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 […]

Kids! Join us for a unique and one-of-a-kind performance! This show will have everyone sharing their voices and working together to help Will create his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories and Science) experience. Open to all kids and families, no registration required. Location: Central Park W 4th St Ottumwa, IA 52501

Come join us for Back to School Job Fair. Ottumwa School, Ottumwa Christian School, sieda and Ottumwa Job Corps will be recruiting for the upcoming school year. Event Location Ottumwa Public Library 102 W. 4th St Ottumwa IA For more information, contact: Sandra Wirfs (641) 684-5401 [email protected]

Wine Pairing Wednesdays returns to the main lobby of Bridge View Center overlooking downtown Ottumwa and the Des Moines River! The social begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar available. Wine Pairing begins at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP by 3 p.m. Monday, July 31 by calling 641-684-7000 or emailing [email protected]. $45 per person, pre-paid […]

Join us for Acoustic Fridays On The Riverfront featuring FREE live music outside on the plaza from Tom Shadonix! We'll be grilling out with a variety of food options, along with a full bar and a TBA signature drink available for purchase. Bike up, walk up, or drive up and enjoy the music and sunshine!  […]

Mahaska Health is excited to host the 12th Annual Run in the Sun. At the Statemen Community Stadium in Oskaloosa. All ages and abilities are welcome. Choose from running the 5k or the 1-mile walk. All proceeds benefit Mahaska Health’s Serenity House. Register today at mahaskahealth.org/runinthesun2023

Appanoose County Town Hall Meeting The Ritz 119 East Van Buren Street Centerville IA, 52544