BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Ottumwa Public Library - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ottumwa Public Library
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T171500
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
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:20260403T154153
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
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:20260403T154153
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
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:20260403T154153
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
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:20260403T154153
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
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:20260403T154153
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:20260403T154153
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T181500
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
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:20260403T154153
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:20260403T154153
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:20260403T154153
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:20260403T154153
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
CREATED:20250727T053429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T140431Z
UID:25277-1761296400-1761300000@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-154/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
CREATED:20250827T183349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T161856Z
UID:26173-1761386400-1761391800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Painting Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly painting tutorial class from 10-11:30 am. Class limited to 15 participants and registration is required. Patrons can sign up themselves and one other patron multiple spots cannot be booked by one person. Please contact us at 641-682-7563 or email amanning@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to reserve your spot. 
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/painting-class-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
CREATED:20250929T145116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T203332Z
UID:26961-1761400800-1761408000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Carnegie Quest: Escape Room All Ages
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an adventure through the library! Drop in between 2pm and 4pm to complete the Carnegie Quest and learn the secrets hidden in the Ottumwa Public Library. Groups of 2-4 recommended\, no registration required.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/carnegie-quest-escape-room-all-ages/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
CREATED:20250929T145116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T234843Z
UID:26962-1761415200-1761422400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Carnegie Quest: Escape Room After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us After Hours and help us solve the mystery of the Ottumwa Public Library. Drop in from 6-8pm to complete the Carnegie Quest: After Hours. Groups of 2-4 recommended\, no registration required. 
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/carnegie-quest-escape-room-after-hours/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
CREATED:20250811T191911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T153332Z
UID:25759-1761561000-1761564600@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-8/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
CREATED:20250908T144922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T151848Z
UID:26456-1761645600-1761649200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Reminisce Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ottumwa Knights of Columbus Hall\, Tuesday October 28th at 10 am for this month’s meeting of the Reminisce Society!  \nOttumwa’s own Bob Swanson\, Rich Gaumer\, Brenda Case\, and Connie Wilson will represent their characters from the recent HyNoon Kiwanis Cemetery Walk.  Come join us for this program. \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-jeff-bremer-a-new-history-of-iowa/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
CREATED:20250727T053430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154836Z
UID:25278-1761732000-1761735600@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-176/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154153
CREATED:20250827T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T184844Z
UID:26167-1761742800-1761746400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
DESCRIPTION:Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction\,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (forthcoming October 14\, 2025).  \nLog in to register or view the recording at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/96142
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-courtly-intrigue-and-whispers-as-weapons-with-historical-fiction-queen-philippa-gregory/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR