• 109 E 2nd St, P.O. Box 1061 Ottawa, KS 66067

  • 785-242-1000

    • Ottawa Main Street
    Ottawa Library
    4.9 (55 Reviews)

    Ottawa Library

    Where books are just the beginning

    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.

    History

    Founded in 1872

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    Come & Go Process ART
    Jun 04, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
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    Join us for Come & Go Process ART! What is process art? Process Art=Exploring and experimenting with art materials to have fun creating,...
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    Thursday Toddler Time
    Jun 04, 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 in the Children’s Activity Room, followed by ...
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    Kids Film Friday
    Jun 05, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
    Evesham, NJ
    All ages welcome. Join us for a kid-friendly movie in the children's activity room. We provide the movie....you bring a snack and a drin...
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    Friday Toddler Time
    Jun 05, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT
    Evesham, NJ
    UPDATED LOCATION: Friday Toddler Times will be held at 204 S. Walnut St, Ottawa, KS. (Formerly The Bottle House) Join us for a fun-fille...
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    Storytime with Miss Allison
    Jun 08, 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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    "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!"

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    "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..."

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