Ottumwa Public Library
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Monday May 6 through May 11
"Mail" a Letter to Your Favorite Character!
This week in the children's library you will find letter writing supplies and mailboxes for some of your favorite book characters! Let Pigeon know whether you'd let him drive the bus or tell Harry which Hogwarts house you think you'd be in! Stop in and get creative! ......More
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Friday May 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Monday May 13 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT Monthly
Library Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Public Library's board.
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Tuesday May 14 5:15pm - 6:00pm CDT Monthly
Snacks in the Stacks
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.
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Wednesday May 15 10:00am - 11:00am CDT Weekly
Songs and Stories
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.
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Friday May 17 All Day
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Friday May 17 9:00am - 10:00am CDT Weekly
Preschool Storytime
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.
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Friday May 17 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT Monthly
Teen craft club
Teens and tweens! Join us in the meeting room on the third Friday of each month for crafts! No registration required.
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Saturday May 18 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Adult Coloring Party
Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.
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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Online Author Talk: Rebecca F. Kuang
We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the te......More
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Wednesday May 22 All Day Weekly
Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
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.
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Wednesday May 22 All Day Weekly
Kids Grab and Go Craft Bags
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.
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Wednesday May 22 10:00am - 11:00am CDT Weekly
Songs and Stories
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.
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Wednesday May 22 5:15pm - 6:15pm CDT Monthly
Young at Heart Book Club
Are you an adult that loves young adult fiction? This is the book club for you!
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Wednesday May 22 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT Monthly
Young at Heart Book Club
Are you an adult that loves young adult fiction? This is the book club for you!
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Friday May 24 9:00am - 10:00am CDT Weekly
Preschool Storytime
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.
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Monday May 27 All Day
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Tuesday May 28 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Reminisce Society: Bet The Farm
Join us Tuesday, May 28th for the next meeting of the Reminisce Society! This month we will be enjoying the program "Bet the Farm" presented by Beth Hoffman with Humanities Iowa.
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Wednesday May 29 10:00am - 11:00am CDT Weekly
Songs and Stories
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.
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Wednesday May 29 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT Monthly
Kids Science Club
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!
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Thursday May 30 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT Monthly
Nonfiction Book Club
A book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.