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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-29/
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Barbara Kingsolver
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work\, Walter\, a Pulitzer finalist\, exposes the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis\, and the malfeasance\, corruption\, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry.Login to watch or register at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/117147
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-barbara-kingsolver/
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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-206/
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SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/nonfiction-book-club-43/
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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-213/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T113000
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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-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T110000
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SUMMARY:Reminisce Society: The Propaganda Campaign in Iowa during the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Reminisce 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-the-propaganda-campaign-in-iowa-during-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, 123 3rd St W\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States
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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-63/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
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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-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20250727T053604Z
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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-207/
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Emerita Valerie Neal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal\, emerita curator from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.Login to view or register at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/145297
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-emerita-valerie-neal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T110000
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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-208/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173000
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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-55/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20251227T042044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201909Z
UID:29049-1775815200-1775818800@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-215/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20250811T191959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201909Z
UID:25783-1776076200-1776079800@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-32/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20250727T053612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201909Z
UID:25351-1776094200-1776097800@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-46/
LOCATION:Meeting Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T181500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201909Z
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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-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20260225T233400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201909Z
UID:30692-1776189600-1776193200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Brad Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work\, Shadow Strike\, book 20 (yes\, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. Login to view or register at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/145921
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-brad-taylor/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20250727T053612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201909Z
UID:25352-1776247200-1776250800@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-209/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20250811T154907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201909Z
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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-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20251227T042045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201909Z
UID:29050-1776420000-1776423600@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-216/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20260305T211856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201922Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Family Fun Night\, now back after a several year hiatus!  We’ll have all sorts of crafts\, games\, food\, and more for you family to enjoy!  This event is free to attend\, all children and families are welcome\, no registration required.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/family-fun-night/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20260303T204856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201922Z
UID:30869-1776506400-1776511800@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-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20250811T192001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201922Z
UID:25784-1776681000-1776684600@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-33/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20250727T053615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201922Z
UID:25354-1776852000-1776855600@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-210/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20260225T233401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201922Z
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection\, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate\, yet exceedingly raw\, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. Login to view or register at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/147169
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-miranda-cowley-heller/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20251227T042045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201922Z
UID:29051-1777024800-1777028400@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-217/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20260305T211856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201922Z
UID:30929-1777111200-1777118400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) and celebrate a love of reading!  We will have a special storytime\, followed by crafts and snacks!  All children and families welcome\, no registration required.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/el-dia-de-los-ninos-el-dia-de-los-libros-childrens-day-book-day/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20250811T192004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201922Z
UID:25785-1777285800-1777289400@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-34/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153230
CREATED:20260105T151919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201922Z
UID:29346-1777370400-1777374000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Reminisce Society: From the Battlefront to the Homefront
DESCRIPTION:Reminisce 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-from-the-battlefront-to-the-homefront/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, 123 3rd St W\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States
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