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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T113000
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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-33/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
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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-210/
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T110000
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CREATED:20251227T042045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121930Z
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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-217/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20260305T211856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121930Z
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250811T192004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121930Z
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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-34/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20260105T151919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121930Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250727T053621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121930Z
UID:25356-1777456800-1777460400@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-211/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T183000
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CREATED:20250727T042029Z
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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-39/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Jason Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work\, Coach\, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost\, Lu\, Patina\, and Sunny\, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?Login to view or register at: http://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/147793
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-jason-reynolds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T100000
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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-218/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250811T192005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121916Z
UID:25786-1777890600-1777894200@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-35/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
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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-30/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250727T042029Z
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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-64/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250727T042030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121916Z
UID:25193-1778061600-1778065200@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-187/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20251227T042046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121916Z
UID:29053-1778234400-1778238000@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-219/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250811T192007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121916Z
UID:25787-1778495400-1778499000@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-36/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250727T042031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121916Z
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SUMMARY:Library Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library’s board.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/library-board-meeting-41/
LOCATION:Meeting Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T181500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250808T220431Z
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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-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250727T042031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121916Z
UID:25196-1778666400-1778670000@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-188/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20260113T151932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121916Z
UID:29542-1778689800-1778693400@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-56/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20251227T042047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121916Z
UID:29054-1778839200-1778842800@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-220/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250811T192009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121917Z
UID:25788-1779100200-1779103800@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-37/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250727T042033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121917Z
UID:25199-1779271200-1779274800@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-186/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250811T154909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121917Z
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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-18/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20251227T042048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121917Z
UID:29055-1779444000-1779447600@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-221/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20251223T183548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121917Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day/Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/memorial-day-library-closed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20260205T164854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121917Z
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SUMMARY:Reminisce Society: A New History of Iowa
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-a-new-history-of-iowa/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, 123 3rd St W\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072602
CREATED:20250727T042033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121917Z
UID:25201-1779876000-1779879600@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-183/
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