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Food Drive
The Ecumenical Lord's Cupboard is holding a food drive. Fareway Friday and Saturday From 9am to 5pm. Donations can be mailed to: Lord's Cupboard PO Box 1876 Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 For questions call Shirley Gingrich-Slonaker at 641-683-3837.
Davis County FFA Alumni, Farmers and Community Supporters Breakfast
Davis County FFA Alumni, Farmers and Community Supporters Breakfast
Davis County FFA is hosting a free breakfast for past FFA members, local farmers and community supporters in the Davis County High School Cafeteria!
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Join us at the Ottumwa Library for story time where we’ll be reading stories, singing, rhyming, and doing a craft. This story time is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.
Teen Anime/Manga Club
Teen Anime/Manga Club
Join us in the Ottumwa Public Library meeting room for all things anime and manga!
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Coffee & Conversation
Coffee & Conversation
Seniors are invited to this once a month social hour to get to know new friends, socialize and hear speakers that are relevant to their community. Coffee and treats will be provided.
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Songs and Stories
Songs and Stories
Join us at the Ottumwa Library for songs, rhymes, singing and dancing! This story time is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome.
Online Author Talk
Online Author Talk
Online Author Talk: Nina Totenberg You are invited to an intimate conversation with Nina Totenberg as she talks about her nearly fifty-year friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her book Dinners With Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships. Log in to join at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming
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Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Join us at the Ottumwa Library for story time where we’ll be reading stories, singing, rhyming, and doing a craft. This story time is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.
Mahaska Health ‘Lunch and Learn’ the YMCA
Mahaska Health ‘Lunch and Learn’ the YMCA
At this upcoming ‘Lunch and Learn’, esteemed Doctor Jesse R. Van Mannen and board-certified Physician Assistant Rachel Sheetz will be providing their professional insights on colorectal cancer awareness. Guests can expect to learn about screening recommendations, prevention tips, and resources to support healthy habits. The event takes place at the YMCA in the ‘Mahaska Community […]
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Kids and Family Board Game Day
Join us for a board games in the Ottumwa Children's Library! Open to all kids, no registration required, just drop in and play!
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Snacks in the Stacks
Snacks in the Stacks
Join us downstairs in the children's area of the Ottumwa Public Library 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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Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
Kids! Join us at the Ottumwa Public Library 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.
Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
Our next Adult Take and Make Craft give away is today! Drop by the Ottumwa Library anytime today to pick up a craft bag kit, limit two per patron while supplies last.
Songs and Stories
Songs and Stories
Join us at the Ottumwa Library for songs, rhymes, singing and dancing! This story time is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome.
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Pasture Topics Discussion
Pasture Topics Discussion
Farmers can improve their knowledge of current pasture topics by attending a “Pasture Topics Discussion” at the ISU Extension and Outreach- Mahaska County office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. The Pasture Topics Discussion, hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Mahaska County, is intended to provide producers with tips and tricks to enhance their […]
Online Author Talk: Christopher Paolini
Online Author Talk: Christopher Paolini
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. Log in to join at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming
T-Rex Tea Party
T-Rex Tea Party
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 […]
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Join us at the Ottumwa Library for story time where we’ll be reading stories, singing, rhyming, and doing a craft. This story time is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.
Teen Craft Club
Teen Craft Club
Teens and tweens! Join us in the meeting room at the Ottumwa Library on the third Friday of each month for crafts! No registration required.
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Kids St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Join us for a St. Patrick's scavenger hunt in the Ottumwa Children's Library! Open to all kids, no registration required, just drop in and look for clues!
Agri Power FFA Alumni 10th Annual Auction
Agri Power FFA Alumni 10th Annual Auction
At the Eddyville Raceway Park!!! Featuring farm, shop, and livestock items with big ticket items selling at noon. All proceeds benefit the Agri Power FFA Chapter.
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Blood Drive
Blood Drive
Community Hope Church-Events Center 501 N Front Street Montezuma, IA 50171 https://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/
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Songs and Stories
Songs and Stories
Join us at the Ottumwa Library for songs, rhymes, singing and dancing! This story time is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome.
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Online Author Talk
Online Author Talk
You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe. Register for this talk online through our Library Speakers Consortium! Log in to join at: https://libraryc.org/ottumwapubliclibrary/upcoming
DIY Walking Stick Class at Sharon Bluffs
DIY Walking Stick Class at Sharon Bluffs
DIY Walking Stick Class at the Nature Center at Sharon Bluffs Join us to make your own walking stick for all your outdoor adventures. Space is limited, so please email [email protected] with the number of sticks you will need to reserve.
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Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Join us at the Ottumwa Library for story time where we’ll be reading stories, singing, rhyming, and doing a craft. This story time is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.
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Showcase of Davis County High School Speech Students
Showcase of Davis County High School Speech Students
The Spectrum Center for the Arts in Bloomfield will sponsor a showcase of Davis County High School Speech Students. The students will be performing at the Iowa Theater 107 S Washington St, Bloomfield. They will perform some of their entries from state large group and state individual contest. A freewill donation will be accepted at […]
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Reminisce Society
Reminisce Society
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 [email protected] to be added to the Zoom list.
Seed Starting Workshop
Seed Starting Workshop
Learn about starting seeds, when the best time to plant them in the ground, and get to plant 18 vegetable seeds to take home and plant after the last frost! Cost is $10 Registration required: https://go.iastate.edu/6RYJJC
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Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
Kids! Join us at the Ottumwa Public Library 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.
Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway
Our next Adult Take and Make Craft give away is today! Drop by the Ottumwa Public Library anytime today to pick up a craft bag kit, limit two per patron while supplies last.
Songs and Stories
Songs and Stories
Join us at the Ottumwa Library for songs, rhymes, singing and dancing! This story time is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome.
Kids Science Club
Kids Science Club
Kids! Join us for science club at the Ottumwa Library. We’ll be doing a different STEAM activity or two every month during the school year!
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Nonfiction Book Club
Nonfiction Book Club
Join us at the Ottumwa Public Library for a book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.
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1930s Lionel Train Display
Experience this very rare 1920s & 1930s Lionel Train Display at Honey Creek Resort
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Join us at the Ottumwa Library for story time where we’ll be reading stories, singing, rhyming, and doing a craft. This story time is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.