Library Status Due to COVID-19

The Ottumwa Public Library is now reopened for computer usage, printing, browsing and checking out.  Hours are M-Sa 9am -5pm. Curbside Pickup and Mobile Printing are still available. Call (641)682-7563 for more info or questions.

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Kids Grab and Go Craft Bags!

 Hey Kids! Swing by the library to pick up your

Children's Grab and Go Craft Bags!

Wednesday, June 16th from 3-4:30PM

Library staff will be in the parking lot handing out bags as you drive through. Please enter the parking lot from the 4th street entrance, and pop your trunk or open a back door so staff can safely hand off your craft bag. No registration required, craft bags are available while supplies last.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting June 14, 2021 4pm

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

The regular June meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4:00 p.m., on Monday, the 14th day of June 2021 in the meeting room of the Library, 102 West Fourth Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501. 

 

AGENDA

I.                                           Call to Order

 

II.                                        Roll Call

 

III.                                     Agenda Approval

 

IV.                                     Minutes Approval  (May 10, 2021)

 

V.                                        Expenditures  (May, 2021)

 

VI.                                     Old Business

 

VII.                                  New Business

 

A.    Review/Revise Confidentiality Policy

B.     Review/Revise Homebound Delivery Policy

 

VIII.                               Director’s Report

 

IX.                                     Staff Suggestions

 

X.                                        Audience Participation

 

XI.                                     Adjournment

Kids Summer Program- Reptiles and Amphibians!

Kids! Join us for our next Summer Reading Program

Reptiles and Amphibians 

With the Wapello County Conservation Board.  

June 15th at 10AM

Learn the differences and similarities to Reptiles and Amphibians, learn about their habitats and behaviors as well as their physical characteristics. Open to all kids and families, no registration required. For this program there will be live cold blooded animals attending, so if the weather is below 70 degrees or it is raining the program will be cancelled.

Please note that this year all of our performances and events will be held outside in Central Park in front of the library. Masks and social distancing for all events are strongly recommended.

 

Kids! Join us for a performance from

Dizzy the Clown!

June 10th at 9AM

 Kick off the Summer Reading Program by joining us for Dizzy the Clown's Dizzercise show! Open to all kids and families, no registration required. 

Please note that this year all of ourperformances and events will be held outside in Central Park in front of thelibrary. Masks and social distancing for all events are strongly recommended.