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Ottumwa Public Library

The Ottumwa Public Library strives to provide opportunities, space, service, and resources for the members of the community to expand their knowledge, imagination, and perspective on the world that is open to everyone.

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Sonja Ferrell Director
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Mission Statement

The Ottumwa Public Library serves the residents of Ottumwa and Wapello county by:

  1. providing resources to satisfy curiosity and stimulate the imagination of citizens;
  2. offering a safe, comfortable place for the individual to enjoy and for the community to gather;
  3. and endeavoring to inform patrons about their community and the resources it offers.

More Information

For hours, events, resources, and the book catalog, visit the Ottumwa Public Library website.

News from Ottumwa Public Library

Outdoor Games Available for Check Out at Ottumwa Public Library

June 22, 2023

The Ottumwa Public Library is excited to announce the availability of outdoor games to be checked out by library patrons.

Further Grant Funding for Microfilm Digitization

September 15, 2022

The Ottumwa Public Library Friends, Inc. is happy to announce grant funding to further their microfilm digitization project.  This is the third funding gift in this digitization project of the library’s local history collection.

New feature at the Ottumwa Public Library Genealogy Room

June 1, 2022

The Ottumwa Public Library is pleased to announce that starting this week they will be offering staff assistance in the Genealogy Room at the library.

Library Newspaper Archives Now Digitized

February 28, 2022

The Ottumwa Public Library is excited to announce that patrons can now use their website to search archived editions of local newspapers.  This is the first phase in a digitization project of the library’s local history collection.

The Ottumwa Public Library No Longer Charging Fines on Overdue Materials

January 6, 2020

The Ottumwa Public Library is starting the New Year with an exciting new policy.  As of January 6, 2020, the library will no longer charge fines on overdue materials.  Current fines on accounts will be waived as the library staff adjusts their procedures.

Ottumwa Public Library Launches Live Online Job Assistance

April 11, 2019

The Ottumwa Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse JobNowTM – a versatile online service designed to support every step of the job search process. JobNow features live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews.  

Contact Information

102 W. 4th St.
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
(641) 682-7563
Fax: (641) 682-4970
info@ottumwapubliclibrary.org

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