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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-92/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20250219T170426Z
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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:20260404T151333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T211836Z
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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:20260404T151333
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20250317T200333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T153512Z
UID:19962-1743847200-1743852600@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-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20250317T200334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T194849Z
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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:20260404T151333
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
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:20260404T151333
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20240131T220407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T154843Z
UID:8695-1744797600-1744801200@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-60/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20240131T220407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T143332Z
UID:8696-1744966800-1744970400@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-95/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20250328T190332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T201837Z
UID:20236-1744984800-1744992000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Dog Man Supa Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for special crafts and games in honor of everyone’s favorite crime-fighter\, Dog Man!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/dog-man-supa-celebration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20250215T233340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T164909Z
UID:19229-1745056800-1745064000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Chat\, Craft\, and Create
DESCRIPTION:Adults and teens\, do you enjoy crafting?  Crafting is always more fun when you can craft along with a friend!  Join us in the library meeting room and bring along your current project.  This is an opportunity to meet other crafters\, show off your current or recently finished projects\, and to share crafting knowledge with others!  Whether you knit\, crochet\, diamond paint\, cross stitch\, embroider\, etc.\, as long as your project can travel\, you are welcome to join!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/craft-chat-and-create-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20240131T230413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T230333Z
UID:8702-1745366400-1745452799@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-52/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20241226T180405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T230333Z
UID:17930-1745366400-1745452799@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-22/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20240201T000434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T150344Z
UID:8704-1745402400-1745406000@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-61/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20240201T000434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T224838Z
UID:8705-1745515800-1745519400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/nonfiction-book-club-23/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20250227T153344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T224838Z
UID:19523-1745517600-1745521200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Gregg Hurwitz
DESCRIPTION:Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. \nLog in to join at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-gregg-hurwitz/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20240202T163414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T144838Z
UID:8744-1745571600-1745575200@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-96/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20250331T200336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T043416Z
UID:20311-1745920800-1745924400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Reminisce Society: Ice Age Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Adventures Along the Historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa\, presented by Darcy Maulsby with Humanities Iowa.\nOur next Reminisce Society meeting will be at 10 am Tuesday\, April 29th at the Knights of Columbus Hall. \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-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151333
CREATED:20240904T215003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T043416Z
UID:15151-1746028800-1746032400@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-12/
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