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Ottumwa Public Library Ottumwa Public Library has been serving the city of Ottumwa and surrounding communities since 1901. Visit us online at: www.ottumwapubliclibrary.org

Drop in Wednesday, October 7th for our next Craft Bag Giveaway! This month we have a kit to make a Lace Ribbon Ghost han...
10/03/2026

Drop in Wednesday, October 7th for our next Craft Bag Giveaway! This month we have a kit to make a Lace Ribbon Ghost hanging decoration. Limit 2 bags per person, while supplies last.

Looking to learn a new skill? Join our volunteer, Holly, to learn how to crochet a coaster! Intro to Crochet is Octobe...
10/02/2026

Looking to learn a new skill? Join our volunteer, Holly, to learn how to crochet a coaster! Intro to Crochet is October 15th at 5:30pm and is open to anyone ages 13 and up. Due to limited space, registration is required. Please register by October 12th.

Register by calling 641-682-7563 or by emailing [email protected]

Don't miss preschool storytime tomorrow morning at 10am!We'll read stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and a do craft! T...
10/01/2026

Don't miss preschool storytime tomorrow morning at 10am!

We'll read stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and a do craft! This storytime is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.

We hope to see you then!

Kids and families! Don't miss out on all the library fun going on in October!
09/30/2026

Kids and families! Don't miss out on all the library fun going on in October!

It's time for a new edition of the OPL Page Turner! We have information on our Reminiscence Society meetings this month....
09/30/2026

It's time for a new edition of the OPL Page Turner! We have information on our Reminiscence Society meetings this month. Also, a list of events at the library for October. As always, go to our website for more details or call us at 641-682-7563.

Country music singer Forrest McCurren is returning to the Ottumwa Public Library tomorrow evening. Since he was last he...
09/29/2026

Country music singer Forrest McCurren is returning to the Ottumwa Public Library tomorrow evening. Since he was last here he has competed on Blake Shelton's, "The Road," which aired on CBS last year. His performance at the Ottumwa Public Library will be Wednesday, September 30 at 6pm. Come on down and enjoy an evening of wonderful music. You will not be disappointed!

We had a great turn out for our first Reminisce Society Meeting today! Big thank you to Kevin Mason for sharing his pres...
09/29/2026

We had a great turn out for our first Reminisce Society Meeting today! Big thank you to Kevin Mason for sharing his presentation Retracing the Dragoon Trail. We've got more coming in October and November so keep an eye on our page!

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29th @ 10 am for next meeting of the Reminisce Society! This month we will be enjoy...
09/29/2026

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29th @ 10 am for next meeting of the Reminisce Society! This month we will be enjoying the program "Retracing the Dragoon Trail" presented by Kevin Mason.

Reminisce Society meetings are free and open to the public. This program will be presented at the Knights of Columbus Hall near the library. For any questions, or to be added to the Zoom list, please call us at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja Ferrell at [email protected].

Free Language learning website!Check out our online database Transparent Language! Transparent Language Online is an onl...
09/28/2026

Free Language learning website!

Check out our online database Transparent Language! Transparent Language Online is an online language learning resource covering over 100 languages including English-as a second language. Use your email address to sign up for interactive language lessons and quizzes!
https://library.transparent.com/ottumwaia/

Families and caregivers! Join us tomorrow for Music and Movement! We'll be singing, dancing, and building early litera...
09/27/2026

Families and caregivers! Join us tomorrow for Music and Movement! We'll be singing, dancing, and building early literacy skills through play!

This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult caregiver.

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102 W 4th Street
Ottumwa, IA
52501

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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