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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
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SUMMARY:Library Closed in Observance of New Year's Day
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URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-in-observance-of-new-years-day/
LOCATION:Observance of New Year’s Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
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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-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
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SUMMARY:Winter Reading Program Begins!
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to receive your Bingo Sheet and sign-up prize! Complete a row for your completion prize OR complete the whole Bingo page to be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/winter-reading-program-begins/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
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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-201/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250811T191933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T161907Z
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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-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250727T042012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T234853Z
UID:25181-1767744000-1767830399@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-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250727T042013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T234853Z
UID:25182-1767744000-1767830399@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-60/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250727T053515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T161839Z
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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-195/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20251227T042035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T163403Z
UID:29036-1767952800-1767956400@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-202/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250811T191934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T170333Z
UID:25770-1768213800-1768217400@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-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250727T053518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T234844Z
UID:25315-1768237200-1768240800@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-43/
LOCATION:Meeting Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T181500
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250808T220420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T233337Z
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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-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250727T053519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T160345Z
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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-196/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
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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-52/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20251223T183502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T233520Z
UID:28953-1768780800-1768867199@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-library-closed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20251215T205035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T171839Z
UID:28810-1769248800-1769256000@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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20260105T151908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T161859Z
UID:29343-1769508000-1769511600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Reminisce Society presented by Larry Stone with Humanities Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Whitetail: Treasure\, Trophy\, or Trouble? Presented by Larry Stone with Humanities Iowa.  Reminisce 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-whitetail-treasure-trophy-or-trouble/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, 123 3rd St W\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250727T053525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T160539Z
UID:25321-1769594400-1769598000@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-198/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250727T053526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T234907Z
UID:25322-1769707800-1769711400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/nonfiction-book-club-41/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20251227T042037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T163400Z
UID:29039-1769767200-1769770800@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-205/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20260114T210412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T211951Z
UID:29587-1769785200-1769788800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Children's Author Visit - Nicki Wyldes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of Zeke and Lulu and the Shrinking Snow by local author\, Nicki Wyldes!  We’ll be following that up with an opportunity to use your imagination and express your creativity!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/childrens-author-visit-nicki-wyldes/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20260108T204858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T175045Z
UID:29428-1769853600-1769860800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Garden Seed Swap Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ottumwa Public Library and volunteers from the United Way of Wapello County for a Seed Swapping Event. For the first time ever we will be sending seed kits to participating libraries across the state!   A great way to get those seeds you need to begin your gardening experience.  Bring your own seeds to swap.
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/garden-seed-swap-event/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250811T191939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T164900Z
UID:25773-1770028200-1770031800@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-22/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250727T042016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T234944Z
UID:25183-1770163200-1770249599@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-61/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250727T042016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T234944Z
UID:25184-1770163200-1770249599@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-27/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250727T053528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T160510Z
UID:25324-1770199200-1770202800@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-199/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20260122T181842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T230339Z
UID:29774-1770249600-1770508799@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:$1 a Bag Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Ottumwa Public Library will be hosting a mini book sale Thursday\, Feb. 5 through Saturday\, Feb. 7th. For only $1 you can fill a bag with weeded and donated books. We’ll have fiction\, nonfiction\, audio books\, children’s books and for the first time a small section of DVDs for sale available throughout the library. Bring your own reusable grocery bag or grab a Hy-Vee paper bag from the front desk. Stop in from Thursday\, Feb. 5th through Sat. Feb. 7th for a great deal!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/1-a-bag-book-sale/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20251227T042038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160341Z
UID:29040-1770372000-1770375600@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-206/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20251208T203419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T230339Z
UID:28623-1770422400-1770508799@ottumwapubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Take Your Child to the Library Day
DESCRIPTION:The first Saturday in February is Take Your Child to the Library Day.  Kids who stop by for a special scavenger hunt get to take home a prize!
URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/take-your-child-to-the-library-day-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085124
CREATED:20250811T191944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T170435Z
UID:25774-1770633000-1770636600@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-23/
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