Oskaloosa Public Library

Oskaloosa Public Library Oskaloosa Public Library

The Oskaloosa Public Library offers a wide array of services including:

Public computers
WiFi
Quiet areas for studying
Reading Lounge
Extensive genealogical resources
Meeting rooms
Copy machine
Fax Machine
Large collection of books, movies, music cds, audiobooks & magazines
and more!

Builders Club:Monument Monday: Learn about Monuments in Europe and build them out of Lego Bricks.Join us on the 1st Floo...
06/12/2026

Builders Club:

Monument Monday: Learn about Monuments in Europe and build them out of Lego Bricks.
Join us on the 1st Floor next Monday, June 15th, at 4 PM.

Makerspace Program: Get Creative with AccuCut Die CutsRegister at the 1st Floor Circulation Desk.The event will be on Th...
06/11/2026

Makerspace Program: Get Creative with AccuCut Die Cuts

Register at the 1st Floor Circulation Desk.

The event will be on Thursday, June 18, from 4 PM - 6 PM in the Makerspace.

SPECIAL GUEST:Fonziba Drums: Kids & Family African Drum CircleTODAY, June 10th, join us in Room A/B on the 3rd Floor at ...
06/10/2026

SPECIAL GUEST:
Fonziba Drums: Kids & Family African Drum Circle

TODAY, June 10th, join us in Room A/B on the 3rd Floor at 2:00 PM.

Fonziba invites everyone to play one of her thirty, hand-carved, jembe drums from the Ivory Coast and experience first-hand what it is like to be in a West Africa drum band!

The Seed Library has been restocked!• 30 flower varieties, 20 herbs and 110 fruits and veggies to choose from!• Patrons ...
06/09/2026

The Seed Library has been restocked!

• 30 flower varieties, 20 herbs and 110 fruits and veggies to choose from!
• Patrons can check out 2 seed packets per month.
• Stop at the 2nd floor desk or call the library for more information.

June Teen Program:Next week Tuesday, June 16th, visit the Teen Zone at 5:00 PM to create a fiesta keychain!
06/09/2026

June Teen Program:

Next week Tuesday, June 16th, visit the Teen Zone at 5:00 PM to create a fiesta keychain!

SPECIAL GUEST:Fonziba Drums: Kids & Family African Drum CircleThis Wednesday, June 10th, join us in Room A/B on the 3rd ...
06/08/2026

SPECIAL GUEST:
Fonziba Drums: Kids & Family African Drum Circle

This Wednesday, June 10th, join us in Room A/B on the 3rd Floor at 2:00 PM.

Fonziba invites everyone to play one of her thirty, hand-carved, jembe drums from the Ivory Coast and experience first-hand what it is like to be in a West Africa drum band!

Adult Craft Time: Homemade Stress BallsTODAY, June 8th, stop by Room D on the 3rd Floor anytime between 2 PM & 3 PM and ...
06/08/2026

Adult Craft Time: Homemade Stress Balls

TODAY, June 8th, stop by Room D on the 3rd Floor anytime between 2 PM & 3 PM and make your own homemade stress ball!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Oskaloosa Public Library.

Each year, the State Library of Iowa sponsors conversations with the All Iowa Reads authors to give Iowans a chance to h...
06/06/2026

Each year, the State Library of Iowa sponsors conversations with the All Iowa Reads authors to give Iowans a chance to hear more about their books, creative process, and ask questions about the book. Reading the book in advance is encouraged, but not required. The events are not being recorded.

Child Selection: Tuesday, June 9 at 1:30pm
Adult Selection: Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30pm
Teen Selection: Wednesday, June 24 at 3:00 pm

To register, scan the QR code or visit
https://statelibraryofiowa.gov/programs/all-iowa-reads
and scroll down until you find the session you would like to attend.

Adult Craft Time: Homemade Stress BallsOn Monday, June 8th, stop by Room D on the 3rd Floor anytime between 2 PM & 3 PM ...
06/06/2026

Adult Craft Time: Homemade Stress Balls

On Monday, June 8th, stop by Room D on the 3rd Floor anytime between 2 PM & 3 PM and make your own homemade stress ball!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Oskaloosa Public Library.

Next week at the Library!Theme of the Week:One World, Many Stories: AfricaMONDAYMonument Monday (Builders Club): Learn a...
06/06/2026

Next week at the Library!

Theme of the Week:
One World, Many Stories: Africa

MONDAY
Monument Monday (Builders Club): Learn about Monuments in Africa and build them out of LEGO Bricks
10:30 AM

TUESDAY
Global Art Story Time: Kente Cloth from Ghana
10:30 AM

WEDNESDAY
Special Guest: Fonziba Drums! Kids & Family Drum Circle
2:00 PM

THURSDAY
Passport Story Time: The Savanna in Africa
10:30 AM

FRIDAY
Foodie Friday Story Time: Mandazi
10:30 AM

Address

301 South Market Street
Oskaloosa, IA
52577

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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