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SUMMARY:Wisdom & Wonder: Multi-generational Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this special Saturday storytime on Saturday\, at 10AM at The Haven!  Do you have loved ones living in The Haven at Pennsylvania Place?  This would be the perfect storytime for your family to attend!  Any little ones (and their grown-ups) in the community are welcome!  Pennsylvania Place residents love to be around youthful energy; bring a smile to their faces and your kiddos by joining us!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/wisdom-wonder-multi-generational-storytime-7/
LOCATION:The Haven Memory Care\, 2 Pennsylvania Pl\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250811T191902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T160431Z
UID:25753-1757932200-1757935800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Music and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Monday for singing\, dancing\, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult caregiver.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/music-and-movement-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250625T001850Z
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SUMMARY:Songs and Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at 10:00AM for songs\, rhymes\, singing and dancing! This storytime is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver\, but all children are welcome.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/songs-and-stories-129/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250827T153506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184852Z
UID:26164-1758114000-1758117600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language\, while we discuss troublemakers like Mark Twain who broke all the rules.  \nLog in to our Online Author Talk Consortium Website tp register or view: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/89203
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-our-failed-attempts-to-make-english-eezier-to-spell-with-author-gabe-henry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250811T154850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T210338Z
UID:25740-1758124800-1758128400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Kids Science Club
DESCRIPTION:Kids!  Join us for science club at the library.  We’ll be doing a different STEAM activity or two every month during the school year!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/kids-science-club-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250625T001850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T140348Z
UID:24057-1758272400-1758276000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for storytime where we’ll be reading stories\, singing\, rhyming\, and doing a craft. This storytime is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-112/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250908T144917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T153454Z
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SUMMARY:Reminisce Society Meeting: Ann Hanigan Kotz Suffrage & WWI: The Iowa View
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday September 23rd at 10 am in the Ottumwa Knights of Columbus Hall for the first Reminisce Society Meeting of the Fall Season! This month we will be hosting Ann Hanigan Kotz and her program\, Suffrage & WWI: The Iowa View.\nReminisce Society Meetings are free and open to the public. For any questions\, or to be added to the Zoom list\, please call us at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja Ferrell at sferrell@ottumwapubliclibrary.org.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/reminisce-society-meeting-ann-hanigan-kotz-suffrage-wwi-the-iowa-view/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250625T001851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T223348Z
UID:24060-1758821400-1758825000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/nonfiction-book-club-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250807T154903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T000341Z
UID:25635-1758888000-1758916800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Pages 4 Pennies Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Annual Pages 4 Pennies Book Sale at the Bridge View Center Inc.  Books\, DVDs\, Games\, Puzzles all mostly under $2!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/pages-4-pennies-book-sale-4/
LOCATION:Bridge View Center\, 102 Church St\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250807T154904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T210350Z
UID:25636-1758960000-1758992400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Pages 4 Pennies Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Annual Pages 4 Pennies Book Sale at the Bridge View Center Inc.  Books\, DVDs\, Games\, Puzzles all mostly under $2!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/pages-4-pennies-book-sale-5/
LOCATION:Bridge View Center\, 102 Church St\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T171500
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250807T154904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T213343Z
UID:25637-1759057200-1759079700@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Pages 4 Pennies Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Annual Pages 4 Pennies Book Sale at the Bridge View Center Inc.  Books\, DVDs\, Games\, Puzzles all mostly under $2!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/pages-4-pennies-book-sale-6/
LOCATION:Bridge View Center\, 102 Church St\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250811T191905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T160431Z
UID:25755-1759141800-1759145400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Music and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Monday for singing\, dancing\, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult caregiver.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/music-and-movement-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250727T053415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T234839Z
UID:25274-1759276800-1759363199@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Our next Adult Take and Make Craft give away is today! Drop by anytime today to pick up a craft bag kit\, limit two per patron while supplies last.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/adult-take-make-craft-giveaway-79/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250727T053416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T234839Z
UID:25275-1759276800-1759363199@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Kids Grab and Go Craft Bags
DESCRIPTION:Kids! Join us for another grab and go craft bag event. Stop by the children’s desks to pick up a craft bag.  No registration required\, craft bags are available while supplies last.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/kids-grab-and-go-craft-bags-34/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250625T001852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T150505Z
UID:24062-1759312800-1759316400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Songs and Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at 10:00AM for songs\, rhymes\, singing and dancing! This storytime is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver\, but all children are welcome.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/songs-and-stories-131/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250827T153507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T180426Z
UID:26165-1759410000-1759413600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators
DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history\, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural\, social\, and political character of the United States. \nLog in to register or view the recording: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/94970
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-nuestra-america-stories-of-30-inspiring-latinas-latinos-who-have-shaped-the-united-states-with-smithsonian-educators/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250625T001852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T135010Z
UID:24063-1759482000-1759485600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for storytime where we’ll be reading stories\, singing\, rhyming\, and doing a craft. This storytime is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-114/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250811T191907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160356Z
UID:25756-1759746600-1759750200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Music and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Monday for singing\, dancing\, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult caregiver.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/music-and-movement-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250625T001852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T145441Z
UID:24064-1759917600-1759921200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Songs and Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at 10:00AM for songs\, rhymes\, singing and dancing! This storytime is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver\, but all children are welcome.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/songs-and-stories-132/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250625T001852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T221907Z
UID:24065-1759942800-1759946400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Reader's Ink Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We read a new book each month and discuss together on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Ottumwa Public Library. Ask at the Circulation desk for this month’s selection or call 641-682-7563.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/readers-ink-book-club-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250827T153508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T233336Z
UID:26166-1760032800-1760036400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo
DESCRIPTION:Since publishing in 2015\, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting\, thoughtfully-structured magic system\, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself\, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).  \nLog in to register or view the recording: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/95556
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-10-years-of-daring-heists-and-lovable-outcasts-in-ya-fantasy-with-leigh-bardugo/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250625T001853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T144905Z
UID:24067-1760086800-1760090400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for storytime where we’ll be reading stories\, singing\, rhyming\, and doing a craft. This storytime is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-115/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250811T191908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T160359Z
UID:25757-1760351400-1760355000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Music and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Monday for singing\, dancing\, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult caregiver.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/music-and-movement-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250625T001853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T224906Z
UID:24068-1760374800-1760378400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library’s board.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/library-board-meeting-29/
LOCATION:Meeting Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T181500
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250808T220413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T230355Z
UID:25670-1760462100-1760465700@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Snacks in the Stacks
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the meeting room for some snacks\, then listen to the first chapter (or two) of a book and take a copy home to keep! Registration not required\, limit one book per family\, books available while supplies last.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/snacks-in-the-stacks-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250625T001853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T154855Z
UID:24069-1760522400-1760526000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Songs and Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at 10:00AM for songs\, rhymes\, singing and dancing! This storytime is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver\, but all children are welcome.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/songs-and-stories-133/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250811T154852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T214926Z
UID:25741-1760544000-1760547600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Kids Science Club
DESCRIPTION:Kids!  Join us for science club at the library.  We’ll be doing a different STEAM activity or two every month during the school year!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/kids-science-club-11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250625T001853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T144956Z
UID:24070-1760691600-1760695200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for storytime where we’ll be reading stories\, singing\, rhyming\, and doing a craft. This storytime is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-116/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250827T183348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T161854Z
UID:26172-1760781600-1760788800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Chat\, Craft\, and Create
DESCRIPTION:Adults and teens\, do you enjoy crafting?  Crafting is always more fun when you can craft along with a friend!  Join us in the library meeting room and bring along your current project.  This is an opportunity to meet other crafters\, show off your current or recently finished projects\, and to share crafting knowledge with others!  Whether you knit\, crochet\, diamond paint\, cross stitch\, embroider\, etc.\, as long as your project can travel\, you are welcome to join!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/chat-craft-and-create-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133228
CREATED:20250811T191910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T153335Z
UID:25758-1760956200-1760959800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Music and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Monday for singing\, dancing\, finger play and stories that build early literacy skills. This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old with an adult caregiver.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/music-and-movement-7/
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