Ottumwa Public Library

06/03/2026

Our next Adult Craft Giveaway is tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3rd! Drop in to get a kit to make a Berry Basket Magnet!

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06/02/2026

Join us tomorrow for Songs and Stories at 10AM! We'll be reading stories, singing songs, and dancing.

This storytime is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome to join in the fun!

06/02/2026

Here is this week's staff pick! Check out this fantasy-foodie, manga, adventure "Campfire Cooking in Another World" recommended by Ash!

06/01/2026

SUMMER READING IS HERE!!! Stop in today to pick up registration materials and if you're here between 3-6 you'll get a plant to take home! Plants available while supplies last.

Then tomorrow, June 2nd, join us in Central Park at 10am for an amazing show from the wonderful Mikayla Oz!

These programs are FREE to attend!

06/01/2026

Check out all the programs we have coming up in June! Summer Reading starts June 1st for all ages (that includes you, too adults!), drop by our kick off event on the 1st from 3-6, or drop in any Tuesday at 10 am for our Summer Reading, Plant a Seed, Read! Programs.

Adults can join in on the fun June 1st as well, stop by to put together a plant starter, or join us Thursday, June 4th for our newest Sit and Stitch program. We've also got another Painting class coming up on June 27th, keep an eye out here or on our website for a preview of our painting!

05/31/2026

Check out our year-round in-house book sale! Located near the computer section.

05/30/2026

The Summer Reading Program starts on Monday, woohoo!! Don't miss out on all of the FREE programs that we have planned, we're so excited!

05/30/2026

Stay sharp this summer with Mometrix!

Mometrix eLibrary provides a wide range of study materials to help test-takers, including flashcards, practice tests, and guides, covering subjects from foundational education to specialized trades and advanced academic fields. This online resource is available to all Iowa residents and authorized users and is funded by an appropriation from the Iowa Legislature.

https://portal.mometrixelibrary.com/?__acct=17214

05/29/2026

Here's the latest edition of the OPL Page Turner newsletter for June. Read all about the Summer Reading Program, get a handy list of events and a book recommendation.

05/29/2026

Kids and families! Join us on Tuesday, June 2nd, at 10am in Central Park for our first Summer Reading Program performer, the magical Mikayla Oz!

This FREE program is open to all kids and families, no registration required.