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SUMMARY:Reminisce Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ottumwa Knights of Columbus Hall\, Tuesday October 28th at 10 am for this month’s meeting of the Reminisce Society!  \nOttumwa’s own Bob Swanson\, Rich Gaumer\, Brenda Case\, and Connie Wilson will represent their characters from the recent HyNoon Kiwanis Cemetery Walk.  Come join us for this program. \nReminisce 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-jeff-bremer-a-new-history-of-iowa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154836Z
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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-176/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250827T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T184844Z
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
DESCRIPTION:Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction\,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (forthcoming October 14\, 2025).  \nLog in to register or view the recording at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/96142
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-courtly-intrigue-and-whispers-as-weapons-with-historical-fiction-queen-philippa-gregory/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T141935Z
UID:25280-1761901200-1761904800@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-155/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250929T221844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T215006Z
UID:26971-1761922800-1761930000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Kids Halloween Party!
DESCRIPTION:Kids! Come in your Halloween costumes for crafts\, games\, and to trick or treat at the desks!  Open to all kids and families\, no registration required.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/kids-halloween-party-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250811T191912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T163338Z
UID:25760-1762165800-1762169400@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-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T042002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T233348Z
UID:25179-1762300800-1762387199@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-33/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T233348Z
UID:25281-1762300800-1762387199@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-35/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T160349Z
UID:25282-1762336800-1762340400@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-178/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T154845Z
UID:25283-1762506000-1762509600@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-157/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20251027T164907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T201843Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Card Making Class
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is coming soon! \nJoin us between 1-3 pm Saturday\, November 8th for a Christmas Card Making Class. Materials will be provided and we will walk you through the card making process! \nWe have a limited amount of supplies\, registration is recommended. Call us at 641-682-7563 or email amanning@ottumwapubliclibrary.org to sign up!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/christmas-card-making-class/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250811T191912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T170335Z
UID:25761-1762770600-1762774200@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-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T232041Z
UID:25285-1762819200-1762905599@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closed in honor of Veteran's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-in-honor-of-veterans-day-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T155100Z
UID:25286-1762941600-1762945200@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-179/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T221837Z
UID:25284-1762963200-1762966800@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-39/
LOCATION:Meeting Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T231925Z
UID:25287-1762966800-1762970400@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-40/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T234852Z
UID:25294-1763055000-1763058600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/nonfiction-book-club-36/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T153420Z
UID:25288-1763110800-1763114400@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-159/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20251027T164909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T171834Z
UID:27637-1763200800-1763208000@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/chat-craft-and-create-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250811T191915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T164850Z
UID:25762-1763375400-1763379000@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-11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250908T144925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T121851Z
UID:26457-1763460000-1763463600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Reminisce Society Meeting: Linda Betsinger McCann presents Rosie the Riveter of Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, November 18th at 10 am at the Knights of Columbus Hall as we host Linda Bestinger McCann and her program “Rosie the Riveter of Iowa”.  \nReminisce 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-meeting-linda-betsinger-mccann-presents-rosie-the-riveter-of-iowa/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, 123 3rd St W\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T181500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250808T220414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T121851Z
UID:25671-1763486100-1763489700@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-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T121851Z
UID:25289-1763546400-1763550000@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-185/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250811T154854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T121852Z
UID:25742-1763568000-1763571600@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-12/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T121852Z
UID:25290-1763715600-1763719200@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-168/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250811T191921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T121852Z
UID:25763-1763980200-1763983800@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-12/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T133336Z
UID:25291-1764151200-1764154800@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-189/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T233436Z
UID:25292-1764201600-1764287999@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closed in honor of Thanksgiving Holiday
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URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-in-honor-of-thanksgiving-holiday-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250727T053448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T234957Z
UID:25293-1764288000-1764374399@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closed in honor of Thanksgiving Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-in-honor-of-thanksgiving-holiday-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142653
CREATED:20250811T191925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T164834Z
UID:25764-1764585000-1764588600@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-13/
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