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:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230601T150334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T155128Z UID:1654-1698832800-1698836400@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-94/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230926T195133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T213747Z UID:5566-1698764400-1698771600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Kids Halloween Party DESCRIPTION:Kids! Come in your Halloween costumes for snacks\, crafts\, games\, and to trick or treat at the desks! URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/kids-halloween-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230621T154842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T193354Z UID:2278-1698674400-1698678000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Author visit Sally Jameson Bond DESCRIPTION:Historical Fiction| Sally Jameson BondSally Jameson Bond is a historical fiction writer. Her current book is My Mother’s Friend about a German POW. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/author-visit-sally-jameson-bond/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230921T180352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T160337Z UID:5439-1698660000-1698665400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Grow with Google Class DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, October 30 at 10 am for our fourth class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services. This class will focus on protecting yourself from online scams. Call the Library to register @ 641-682-7563 URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/grow-with-google-class-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20231018T170345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231028T160359Z UID:6117-1698487200-1698494400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:An Introduction to FamilySearch.org DESCRIPTION:Wapello County Genealogical Society and the Ottumwa Public Library Presents: \nAn Introduction to FamilySearch.org \nCall 641-799-9850 to register. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/an-introduction-to-familysearch-org/ LOCATION:Joint Library program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230926T195132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T203417Z UID:5565-1698413400-1698424200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Teen Escape Room DESCRIPTION:Teens are welcome to join us for our very first escape room activity.  Call 641-682-7563\, ext. 210 to sign up\, or email Sam at skeith@ottumwapubliclibrary.org.  Sign up for either 1:30 or 3:30\, limited spots available.  Be ready to solve puzzles and make your escape! URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/teen-escape-room/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230523T162512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T141924Z UID:1239-1698397200-1698400800@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-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230815T210323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T230333Z UID:3770-1698343200-1698346800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: John Iriving DESCRIPTION:You are in for a treat when you join us for an intimate conversation with John Irving as he chats about not only his most recent novel\, The Last Chairlift\, but also about his prolific body of work and a lifetime spent writing. Join us online at https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary on October 26th at 6 pm! URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-john-iriving/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230523T162512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T230333Z UID:1238-1698341400-1698345000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/nonfiction-book-club-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230809T160514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T210351Z UID:3595-1698249600-1698253200@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-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230601T150334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T154909Z UID:1653-1698228000-1698231600@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-93/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231026 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230829T210602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T230445Z UID:4857-1698192000-1698278399@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-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231026 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230523T162511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T230445Z UID:1237-1698192000-1698278399@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-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230523T162511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T223426Z UID:1235-1698168600-1698172200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Speculative Literature Book Club DESCRIPTION:The Speculative Literature Book Club focuses on literary science fiction and fantasy. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/speculative-literature-book-club-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230815T210322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T150526Z UID:3769-1698141600-1698145200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Reminisce Society: Molly Naumann DESCRIPTION:Molly Naumann: “Ottumwa in the 20s” Presented at Sienna on 220 N Court St. and virtually Via Zoom meeting. Call us at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja Ferrell at sferrell@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to be added to the Zoom meeting. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/reminisce-society-molly-naumann/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230921T180351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T162432Z UID:5438-1698055200-1698060600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Grow with Google Class DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, October 23 at 10 am for our third class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services. This class will focus on Google Drive. Call the Library to register @ 641-682-7563 URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/grow-with-google-class-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230928T144856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T153337Z UID:5613-1697884200-1697887800@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-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230920T142721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T153337Z UID:5403-1697882400-1697887800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:October 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/october-painting-class/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230523T162511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T210332Z UID:1234-1697814000-1697821200@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-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230523T162511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T144908Z UID:1233-1697792400-1697796000@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-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230815T210322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T182001Z UID:3768-1697634000-1697637600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Ruth Ware DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to tune in as we chat with New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10 and The It Girl as she talks about her newest book\, Zero Days. Join us online at https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary on Wednesday October 18th at 1 pm! URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-ruth-ware/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230601T150333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T150420Z UID:1652-1697623200-1697626800@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-92/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231016T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230921T180350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T161837Z UID:5437-1697450400-1697455800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Grow with Google Class DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, October 16 at 10 am for our second class with Iowa Grow with Google coach Lindsey Newland as she teaches us the basics for Google services. This class will focus on the Google Calendar. Call the Library to register @ 641-682-7563 URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/grow-with-google-class-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230920T142721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T192222Z UID:5402-1697292000-1697297400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Adult Coloring Party DESCRIPTION:Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/adult-coloring-party-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230926T221945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T155459Z UID:5569-1697279400-1697284800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Kids Eclipse Viewing Party DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn all about eclipses\, do an activity\, and watch the eclipse together! URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/kids-eclipse-viewing-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230523T162510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T142043Z UID:1231-1697187600-1697191200@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-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230523T162510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T220418Z UID:1230-1697043600-1697047200@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-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230929T194845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T155053Z UID:5647-1697022000-1697025600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Ottumwa Public Library Friends Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the semi-annual meeting for the Ottumwa Public Library Friends Group.  They will meet in the meeting room at the library.  Please call Sonja Ferrell at 641-682-7563 with any questions. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/ottumwa-public-library-friends-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230601T150333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T155054Z UID:1651-1697018400-1697022000@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-91/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231012 DTSTAMP:20260404T104321 CREATED:20230829T210601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T231257Z UID:4856-1696982400-1697068799@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-8/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR