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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T171500
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SUMMARY:Snacks in the Stacks
DESCRIPTION:Join us downstairs in the children’s area for some snacks\, then listen to the first chapter 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-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
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SUMMARY:Your Children Don't Want It. What Can You Do? 15 Tips Zoom Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us online or in person in the Ottumwa Public Library Meeting Room as we host over Zoom\, Michael Ivankovich.  Mr. Ivankovich will present the second of his seminars on downsizing a home and decluttering.  This one is “Your Children don’t Want it. What Can You Do? 15 Tips” Email or call Sonja Ferrell to receive a Zoom invitation or attend that day.sferrell@ottumwapubliclibrary.org  or 641-682-7563  \nYOUR CHILDREN DON’T WANT IT. WHAT CAN YOU DO? 15 TIPS. We hear it every day. “My Children Don’t Want It. What Can I Do?”. And it’s happening all over America. In this session Mike will give you15 Tip & Strategies designed not only to help you deal with your “Stuff”\, but hopefully help you make some good money when selling it. \n  \nMIKE’s BIO: Mike Ivankovich has been involved in some phase of the Antiques & Collectibles business for more than 40 years. He is a frequent lecturer and spoken before groups too numerous to list. He has authored more than 20 books and eBooks in his areas of specialty and has written articles and columns for most major national trade papers. He is the host of the “What’s It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser” Radio Show that airs every Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 AM on WBCB 1490 AM in Philadelphia PA. As aHome Downsizing Expert & Author he guides clients through the entire Home Downsizing process\, helping them deal with their Antiques\, Collectibles\, and General Household Contents. HisHome Downsizing in Four Easy Steps book can be found on Amazon.com. Mike is also a professionalGPPA & MPPA Appraiser specializing in Appraisals for Estate\, Insurance\, Inheritance\, Divorce\, Insurance Claim\, Non-Cash Charitable Donation\, or other legal purposes. As aPennsylvania Auctioneer\, he has been named Pennsylvania’s “Auctioneer of the Year” by fellow Auctioneers. \n 
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/your-children-dont-want-it-what-can-you-do-15-tips-zoom-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20240325T170339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T180348Z
UID:10144-1712667600-1712671200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Diane Foley & Colum McCann
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley\, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother. \nLog in to join at:https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-diane-foley-colum-mccann/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230523T162531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T215113Z
UID:1338-1712595600-1712599200@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-12/
LOCATION:Meeting Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230523T162531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T200352Z
UID:1337-1712325600-1712332800@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-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230523T162530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T143431Z
UID:1336-1712307600-1712311200@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-47/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230601T150349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T144858Z
UID:1676-1712138400-1712142000@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-116/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20240325T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T181832Z
UID:10143-1712062800-1712066400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Paula J. Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods\, People\, and Innovations That Feed Us.Register for this talk online through our Library Speakers Consortium!  \nLog in to join at:https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-paula-j-johnson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230523T162529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T140528Z
UID:1334-1711702800-1711706400@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-46/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230523T162529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T223448Z
UID:1333-1711647000-1711650600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/nonfiction-book-club-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230809T160524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T211833Z
UID:3600-1711555200-1711558800@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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230601T150348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T151836Z
UID:1675-1711533600-1711537200@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-115/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20240226T233350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T231834Z
UID:9421-1711497600-1711583999@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-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230523T162529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T231834Z
UID:1331-1711497600-1711583999@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-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20231117T210355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T150346Z
UID:6898-1711447200-1711450800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Reminisce: Edgar Epperly Villisca Axe Murders
DESCRIPTION:Ed Epperly: Villisca Axe Murders Presented at the Knights of Columbus Hall 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-edgar-epperly-villisca-axe-murders/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230523T162529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T134839Z
UID:1330-1711098000-1711101600@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-45/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20240104T161841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T230415Z
UID:8145-1711044000-1711047600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller\, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe\, as she chats with us about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction. Register for this talk online through our Library Speakers Consortium!  \nLog in to join at:https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230601T150348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T145314Z
UID:1674-1710928800-1710932400@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-114/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20240227T224853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T193331Z
UID:9460-1710597600-1710603000@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-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240317
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20240226T233349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T233333Z
UID:9419-1710547200-1710633599@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Kids St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a St. Patrick’s scavenger hunt in the Children’s Library! Open to all kids\, no registration required\, just drop in and look for clues!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/kids-st-patricks-day-scavenger-hunt/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230523T162528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T210334Z
UID:1327-1710514800-1710522000@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-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230523T162528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T144832Z
UID:1326-1710493200-1710496800@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-44/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20240226T233349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T233332Z
UID:9420-1710460800-1710547199@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Kids Lego Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of all things Lego in the Children’s Library! Open to all kids and families\, no registration required\, just drop in and play!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/kids-lego-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20240226T233349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T211841Z
UID:9418-1710428400-1710435600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:T-Rex Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a T-Rex Tea Party!  This is a chance to show off your fanciest outfit\, or one that you could wrangle a dinosaur in!  Together\, we’ll enjoy the finer things in life\, like tea and cookies.  We’ll also stomp around like a dinosaur and enjoy games and crafts.  Kids who attend the party will also be entered into a door prize drawing.\nOpen to all kids and families.  No registration required\, items available while supplies last.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/t-rex-tea-party/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20240104T161841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T201837Z
UID:8144-1710428400-1710432000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Christopher Paolini
DESCRIPTION:Join us online as we chat with master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his return to the World of Eragon with Murtagh\, a stunning continuation of the epic fantasy.  \nLog in to join at:https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-christopher-paolini/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230523T162528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T224837Z
UID:1325-1710349200-1710352800@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-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20240226T233349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T213334Z
UID:9417-1710342000-1710349200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Family Movie
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the OPL meeting room at  3pm for a movie showing and popcorn!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/family-movie-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230601T150347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T151833Z
UID:1673-1710324000-1710327600@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-113/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20240226T233348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T234833Z
UID:9416-1710288000-1710374399@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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTSTAMP:20260404T165541
CREATED:20230523T162528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T234833Z
UID:1324-1710288000-1710374399@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-23/
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