BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ottumwa Public Library - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ottumwa Public Library 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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230731T150431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T201837Z UID:3348-1725631200-1725638400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Teen Anime/Manga Club DESCRIPTION:Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga! URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/teen-anime-manga-club-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230731T150431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T224833Z UID:3349-1725901200-1725904800@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-16/ LOCATION:Meeting Room END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240725T153732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T183612Z UID:13698-1725973200-1725976800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Garrett Graff Capturing the Human Drama Through History DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget to register for this incredibly moving virtual chat with New York Times bestselling author Garrett Graff! An expert at capturing the human drama\, Graff will speak about his body of work with particular focus on his oral histories\, The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 and When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day.  \nLog in to join at:https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-garrett-graff-capturing-the-human-drama-through-history/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240816T213948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T220440Z UID:14224-1725988500-1725991200@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-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240912 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230731T150431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T234851Z UID:3353-1726012800-1726099199@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-36/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240912 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240823T181943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T234851Z UID:14405-1726012800-1726099199@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-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230731T150431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T151842Z UID:3351-1726048800-1726052400@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-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230731T150431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T224840Z UID:3352-1726074000-1726077600@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-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230731T150432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T140422Z UID:3354-1726218000-1726221600@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-69/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240829T184939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T203357Z UID:14562-1726239600-1726243200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Butterflies & Books DESCRIPTION:Join Ottumwa Public Library and Pioneer Ridge – Wapello County Conservation Board for a special outdoor storytime where we will learn about butterflies!  We’ll also make a craft and if we’re lucky\, we’ll also get to interact with live butterflies!  This program is off-site\, at Sycamore Wildlife Area on the very north edge of town.  To get there\, turn west onto W. Rochester\, then turn north onto Sycamore Rd.\, Sycamore Wildlife Area is at the end of Sycamore Rd URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/butterflies-books/ LOCATION:Sycamore Nature Preserve\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230731T150432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T151834Z UID:3357-1726653600-1726657200@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-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240725T153733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T183521Z UID:13699-1726664400-1726668000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Nate Klemp\, PhD Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World DESCRIPTION:Join us as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to openminded living when he talks to us about the core tenets in his new book Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.  \nLog in to join at:https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-nate-klemp-phd-living-with-an-expansive-mind-in-a-distracted-world/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230731T150432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T143554Z UID:3358-1726822800-1726826400@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-70/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230731T150432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T211124Z UID:3359-1726844400-1726851600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Teen craft club DESCRIPTION:Teens and tweens! Join us in the meeting room on the third Friday of each month for crafts! No registration required. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/teen-craft-club-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240725T153733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T234833Z UID:13700-1726941600-1726945200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Liane Moriarty A Deep Dive in Character Development DESCRIPTION:If you knew your future\, would you try to fight fate? If you were told you only had a certain amount of time left to live\, would you do things differently? Would you try to dodge your destiny? Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment. Moriarty’s Here One Moment is a brilliantly constructed tale that looks at free will and destiny\, grief and love\, and the endless struggle to maintain certainty and control in an uncertain world.   \nLog in to join at:https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-liane-moriarty-a-deep-dive-in-character-development/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240819T170516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T153335Z UID:14297-1727172000-1727175600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Reminisce Society: Tragedy at 39\,000 Feet Enfys McMurry DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, September 24th for the next meeting of the Reminisce Society! This month we will be enjoying the program “Tragedy at 39\,000 Feet” presented by Enfys McMurry. This meeting will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/reminisce-society-tragedy-at-39000-feet-enfys-mcmurry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240926 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230824T020518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T232029Z UID:4724-1727222400-1727308799@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-37/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240926 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240823T191920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T232029Z UID:14407-1727222400-1727308799@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag 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-bag-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230731T150433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T155115Z UID:3360-1727258400-1727262000@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-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240823T191920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T210514Z UID:14408-1727280000-1727283600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY: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/science-club/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230829T222221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230410Z UID:4859-1727371800-1727375400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/nonfiction-book-club-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240524T213518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T004948Z UID:11700-1727438400-1727467200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Pages 4 Pennies Book Sale DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/pages-4-pennies-book-sale/ LOCATION:Bridge View Center\, 102 Church St\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240524T213518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T210511Z UID:11701-1727514000-1727542800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Pages 4 Pennies Book Sale DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/pages-4-pennies-book-sale-2/ LOCATION:Bridge View Center\, 102 Church St\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240524T213518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T212239Z UID:11702-1727607600-1727629200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Pages 4 Pennies Book Sale DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/pages-4-pennies-book-sale-3/ LOCATION:Bridge View Center\, 102 Church St\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240909T204845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T210423Z UID:15362-1727798400-1727802000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Cuentos Y Cantos DESCRIPTION:Únase a nosotros para la hora del cuento en español donde leeremos cuentos\, cantaremos\, rimaremos y haremos manualidades. Esta hora del cuento está dirigida a niños de 1 a 5 años\, pero los niños mayores o más pequeños son bienvenidos. Join us for spanish storytime where we’ll be reading stories\, singing\, rhyming\, and doing a craft. This storytime is aimed at children aged 1-5 but older or younger children are welcome. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/cuentos-y-cantos-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230830T195637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T152150Z UID:4884-1727863200-1727866800@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-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230831T001954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T144853Z UID:4889-1728032400-1728036000@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-71/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230901T000403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T200349Z UID:4919-1728050400-1728057600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Teen Anime/Manga Club DESCRIPTION:Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga! URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/teen-anime-manga-club-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20240816T213949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T220334Z UID:14225-1728407700-1728410400@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-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241010 DTSTAMP:20260404T085542 CREATED:20230908T001304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T225045Z UID:5083-1728432000-1728518399@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-38/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR