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SUMMARY:Family Movie
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the OPL meeting room at  3pm for a movie showing and popcorn! No registration required.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/family-movie-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20250227T153341Z
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Clara Bingham
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author\, Clara Bingham\, as she chats with us about her new book\, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America\, 1963-1973.Log in to join at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-clara-bingham/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20250225T214838Z
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SUMMARY:Kids T-Shirt Art
DESCRIPTION:Kids!  Bring your own t-shirt and get creative!  We’ll provide fabric paint\, puff paint\, iron-ons and more to make your own one-of-a-kind t-shirt!  No registration required.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/kids-t-shirt-art/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20250225T224907Z
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SUMMARY:Kids and Family Board Game Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a board games in the Children’s Library! Open to all kids\, no registration required\, just drop in and play!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/kids-and-family-board-game-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240118T004909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T144842Z
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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-91/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20241210T214840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T153333Z
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SUMMARY:Reminisce Society: Ice Age Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Ice Age Iowa\, presented by Chérie Haury-Artz with the University of Iowa.\nOur next Reminisce Society meeting will be at 10 am Tuesday\, March 25th at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Come learn about ancient Iowa as we enjoy the program hosted by Cherie Haury-Arts with the University of Iowa: “Ice Age Iowa.”\nThis program is free an 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-ice-age-iowa/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240123T004921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T224849Z
UID:8462-1742947200-1743033599@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-50/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20241226T180404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T224849Z
UID:17928-1742947200-1743033599@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-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240121T005009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T154931Z
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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-57/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240823T191931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T213653Z
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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-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20250227T153341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T224849Z
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Jennifer Weiner
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspiring readers toward self-discovery for decades. Hearing from the queen of fun herself\, we’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels\, Good In Bed\, In Her Shoes\, Big Summer\, The Breakaway and many more.  \nLog in to join at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-jennifer-weiner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240126T011904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T231910Z
UID:8541-1743096600-1743100200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/nonfiction-book-club-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240126T161903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T143446Z
UID:8556-1743152400-1743156000@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-92/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20250219T170426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T201858Z
UID:19315-1743256800-1743264000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Writer's Club
DESCRIPTION:Have a writing project and need a space to work on it?  All levels of writing and all styles are welcome. No registration required
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/writers-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20250214T214905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T211836Z
UID:19194-1743525000-1743528600@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-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240127T170400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T153755Z
UID:8583-1743588000-1743591600@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-58/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20250227T153342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T230420Z
UID:19521-1743616800-1743620400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Jodi Picoult
DESCRIPTION:Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel\, By Any Other Name.  \nLog in to join at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-jodi-picoult/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240130T203405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T145003Z
UID:8662-1743757200-1743760800@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-93/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20250317T200333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T153512Z
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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-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20250317T200334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T194849Z
UID:19963-1743861600-1743867000@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-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20250227T153342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T183412Z
UID:19522-1744117200-1744120800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Matthew Fleming
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming\, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories\, Science\, and History of Trees. \nLog in to join at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-matthew-fleming/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240816T213959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T223344Z
UID:14231-1744132500-1744135200@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-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240131T220407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T234854Z
UID:8692-1744156800-1744243199@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-51/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20241226T180404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T234854Z
UID:17929-1744156800-1744243199@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-21/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240131T220406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T153446Z
UID:8690-1744192800-1744196400@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-59/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240131T220406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T224846Z
UID:8691-1744218000-1744221600@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-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240131T220407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T143442Z
UID:8693-1744362000-1744365600@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-94/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20250410T154907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T151842Z
UID:20557-1744452000-1744455600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Wisdom & Wonder: Multi-generational Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this special Saturday storytime on Saturday\, at 10AM at The Haven!  Do you have loved ones living in The Haven at Pennsylvania Place?  This would be the perfect storytime for your family to attend!  Any little ones (and their grown-ups) in the community are welcome!  Pennsylvania Place residents love to be around youthful energy; bring a smile to their faces and your kiddos by joining us!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/wisdom-wonder-multi-generational-storytime-2/
LOCATION:The Haven Memory Care\, 2 Pennsylvania Pl\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20240131T220407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T220349Z
UID:8694-1744650000-1744653600@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-23/
LOCATION:Meeting Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101606
CREATED:20250401T144843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T151834Z
UID:20331-1744711200-1744714800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Ottumwa Public Library Friends Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Spring meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library Friends will take place on Tuesday\, April 15\, 2025 in the meeting room of the library at 10 am.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/ottumwa-public-library-friends-meeting-2/
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