BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ottumwa Public Library - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ottumwa Public Library X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ottumwa Public Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20250727T053608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213445Z UID:25348-1775642400-1775646000@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-208/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20260113T151928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213446Z UID:29541-1775665800-1775669400@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-55/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20251227T042044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213446Z UID:29049-1775815200-1775818800@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-215/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20250811T191959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213446Z UID:25783-1776076200-1776079800@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-32/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20250727T053612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213446Z UID:25351-1776094200-1776097800@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-46/ LOCATION:Meeting Room END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T181500 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20250808T220429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213446Z UID:25676-1776186900-1776190500@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-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20260225T233400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213446Z UID:30692-1776189600-1776193200@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Brad Taylor DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work\, Shadow Strike\, book 20 (yes\, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. Login to view or register at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/145921 URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-brad-taylor/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20250727T053612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213447Z UID:25352-1776247200-1776250800@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-209/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20250811T154907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213447Z UID:25747-1776268800-1776272400@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-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20251227T042045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213447Z UID:29050-1776420000-1776423600@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-216/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20260305T211856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213500Z UID:30928-1776447000-1776456000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for Family Fun Night\, now back after a several year hiatus!  We’ll have all sorts of crafts\, games\, food\, and more for you family to enjoy!  This event is free to attend\, all children and families are welcome\, no registration required. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/family-fun-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20260303T204856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213501Z UID:30869-1776506400-1776511800@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-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20250811T192001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213501Z UID:25784-1776681000-1776684600@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-33/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20250727T053615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213501Z UID:25354-1776852000-1776855600@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-210/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20260225T233401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213501Z UID:30693-1776862800-1776866400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller DESCRIPTION:Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection\, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate\, yet exceedingly raw\, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. Login to view or register at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/147169 URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-miranda-cowley-heller/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20251227T042045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213501Z UID:29051-1777024800-1777028400@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-217/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20260305T211856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213501Z UID:30929-1777111200-1777118400@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day) DESCRIPTION:Join us for El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) and celebrate a love of reading!  We will have a special storytime\, followed by crafts and snacks!  All children and families welcome\, no registration required. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/el-dia-de-los-ninos-el-dia-de-los-libros-childrens-day-book-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20250811T192004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213501Z UID:25785-1777285800-1777289400@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-34/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20260105T151919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213501Z UID:29346-1777370400-1777374000@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Reminisce Society: From the Battlefront to the Homefront DESCRIPTION: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-from-the-battlefront-to-the-homefront/ LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, 123 3rd St W\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20250727T053621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213501Z UID:25356-1777456800-1777460400@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-211/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20250727T042029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213514Z UID:25189-1777570200-1777573800@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works. URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/nonfiction-book-club-39/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164107 CREATED:20260225T233402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T213514Z UID:30694-1777572000-1777575600@ottumwapubliclibrary.org SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Jason Reynolds DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work\, Coach\, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost\, Lu\, Patina\, and Sunny\, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?Login to view or register at: http://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/147793 URL:https://ottumwapubliclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-jason-reynolds/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR