Ottawa Library
4.9 (55 Reviews)

Ottawa Library

105 S Hickory St
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-3080
www.ottawalibrary.org

Mon
9:00am–8:00pm
Tue
9:00am–8:00pm
Wed
9:00am–8:00pm
Thu
9:00am–8:00pm
Fri
9:00am–5:00pm
Sat
9:00am–1:00pm

Ottawa Library has been in existence since March 1872 when fifteen members of the Ladies’ Reading Club decided to establish their club “on a boarder basis” and nine of those ladies paid $1.00 in dues. It is an honor to carry on their legacy. Ottawa Library proudly serves a population of approximately 12,500 people in the town of Ottawa, Kansas. 


The Ottawa Library staff and Board of Trustees are committed to providing our community with materials, services, public spaces, programming, activities, and events that will bring value and education to their individual and their family’s lives. Libraries have always been on the cusp of the great transformation of our world changes and continue to evolve to meet those changes and the desires of our communities.

Our Mission
Ottawa Library is a community library that links everyone to free educational, informational, and entertainment resources through responsive, quality service that supports lifelong learning.

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Storytime with Miss Allison
Jun 15, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT
Evesham, NJ
Join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, music, and play! Storytime begins at 10:00 AM, followed by open play until 11:00 AM. This p...
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Monday Come & Go Play
Jun 15, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT
Evesham, NJ
Join us for Come & Go MONDAYS! All ages welcome...geared for ages 6 We provide the materials and you PLAY & CREATE! Children under the ...
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Basics of Canning
Jun 16, 2026, 11:30 PM CDT
Evesham, NJ
Retaining Summer's Goodness - Canning/Freezing" Tuesday, June 16th 6:30-7:30pm at Ottawa Library 105 S Hickory Canning and freezing is...
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Movement Storytime w/ Miss Allison
Jun 16, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT
Evesham, NJ
Join us for a lively morning of a story, music, and movement! We’ll begin with at 10:00 AM. Our storytime will be mostly filled with mu...
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LIBRARY CLOSED
TEEN Tuesdays w/ Paula
Jun 16, 2026, 5:30 PM CDT
Evesham, NJ
Ages 12-18 ONLY! Join us on Tuesdays, June 2nd-July 7th. 12:30PM-2:00PM Bring a lunch or a snack! We will provide some snacks. June 2nd...
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"Lovely staff, lots of books to choose from"

about 2 years ago

"Well maintained. Helpful and friendly staff. Good place to r..."

over 2 years ago

"Jamison Whitehill left a 5 star review!"

over 2 years ago

"Landon Daiker left a 5 star review!"

over 2 years ago

"A library is always one of my favorite places. Ottawa has do..."

almost 3 years ago

"Eric Carlson left a 5 star review!"

almost 3 years ago

"I love this little library! The librarians are very helpful i..."

almost 3 years ago

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