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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.
Blood Drive
Blood Drive
Monroe County Hospital Conference Rooms A & B. To schedule your lifesaving donation, visit lifeservebloodcenter.org or call LifeServe at 800.287.4903.
Reader’s Ink Book Club
Reader’s Ink Book Club
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.
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Family Caregiver Support Group
Family Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver Support Group is the second of every Thursday of the month at 2 pm. McCreery Cancer Center, 1003 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Ottumwa. If you have any questions, feel free to call Elizabeth Mejia Bilingual Caregiver Specialist/Options Counselor Milestones Area Agency on Aging 623 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Ottumwa, IA 52501 Toll-Free: 855-410-MAAA (6222) Direct Phone: […]
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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.
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Olive Branch Mason’s Breakfast
Olive Branch Mason’s Breakfast
Olive Branch Mason’s Breakfast Agency Community Center They will be serving biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage patties and a drink. FREE WILL Donation is accepted, with all proceeds supporting local projects.
Mahaska Health Baby Fair
Mahaska Health Baby Fair
Join us at the Mahaska Health Door 4 Entrance for the Mahaska Health Baby Fair! Call us at 641.672.3240, or pre-register online at: mahaskahealth.org/baby-fair + Meet our expert OB-GYN physicians, Dr. Taylar Swartz Summers & Dr. Garth Summers, Our Pediatric specialist, Dr. Holly Van De Voort, Family Practice & OB Physicians, and our Maternity & Birthing […]
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Color in Your Garden for Every Season Presentation
Color in Your Garden for Every Season Presentation
Do you enjoy seeing color in your garden throughout the gardening season? A presentation from Mahaska County Master Gardener Lois Harris will help. Lois strives to have color in her garden through the seasons. Learn about planting ideas and different plant varieties available to add color for all season. Held at the Mahaska County Extension […]
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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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Chommy’s Bike Night
Chommy’s Bike Night
Bike night is back! Join us at Chommy's every third Thursday of the month with your bike for a night filled with live music and entertainment. April's featured musician is Chris Novak. Chommy's 115 4th St Eldon IA (641) 652-3461
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Food Drive
The Ecumenical Lord's Cupboard is holding a food drive. South Hy-vee 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.
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 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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2nd Annual Fairfield Renaissance Faire
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the magic of the 2nd Annual Fairfield Renaissance Faire! Join us for a day filled with knights, fairies, and fair maidens. Come watch a sword fight, try your hand at axe throwing and archery, get your face painted, go on a scavenger hunt, frolic with fairies, and […]
Fairfield Shriner’s Breakfast
Fairfield Shriner’s Breakfast
ALL YOU CAN EAT!!! BACON, SAUSAGE, PANCAKES, BISCUITS AND GRAVY AND DRINKS. AT THE V F W IN FAIRFIELD.
Moped Safety
Moped Safety
Gain the understanding and skills to become a safe and responsible moped driver in just six hours of classroom instruction. This course meets the Iowa Department of Transportation requirements to obtain a moped license if you are at least 14 years old but under 16 or if you would like more moped safety knowledge. Indian […]
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Heartland Hymn Sing
Heartland Hymn Sing
The Eighth Annual Heartland Hymn Sing. Enjoy an awesome evening singing the heartwarming hymns of faith. Calvary Church 408 Maple Street Pella, Iowa
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Reminisce Society: Glimpses of Iowa’s Capitol
Reminisce Society: Glimpses of Iowa’s Capitol
Glimpses of Iowa's Capitol: Its History, Art, Architecture and Restoration. Join us at the Knights of Columbus Hall for the next meeting of the Reminisce Society. T his month we will enjoy the program “Glimpses of Iowa’s Capitol” presented by Rosa Snyder with Humanities Iowa. Knights of Columbus, 123 3rd St W, Ottumwa
DeClutter & DePersonalize Zoom Presentation
DeClutter & DePersonalize Zoom Presentation
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 "Declutter and Depersonalize" Email or call Sonja Ferrell to receive a Zoom invitation or attend that day. […]
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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.
American Gothic House Art Contest
The community of Eldon, Iowa, home of the little white house in Grant Wood’s most famous painting American Gothic, celebrates Gothic Days in June. The American Gothic House Center invites students and members of the public to participate in our annual art contest. This contest is sponsored by the Ottumwa Area Arts Council and the […]
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.
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!
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.
Young at Heart Book Club
Young at Heart Book Club
Are you an adult that loves young adult fiction? This is the book club for you! Join us at the Ottumwa Public Library for our first meeting to discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
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Indian Hills Theatre: Greater Tuna
Greater Tuna is a long-running off-Broadway hit that features the entire population of Tuna, Texas in a tour de farce that is faster than a jack rabbit runs from a coyote. Featuring the comedy of Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams, Greater Tuna has been performed 30+ years making it one of the most […]
Ladies Night Out
Ladies Night Out
One of the most beloved events of the year! Ladies Night Out draws hundreds of women of all ages to Downtown Ottumwa! Grab your passport from one of the pickup locations and get it stamped at every participating location for a chance to win prizes! Trolley will run 3:30-7:30pm Passport Pickup locations: Antler Guys (211 […]
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Virtual Auction
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Painting Class
Painting Class
Join us at the Ottumwa Public Library for a monthly painting tutorial class. 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 [email protected] to reserve your spot.
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SEISO: 20th Century Titans
SEISO: 20th Century Titans
Venezuelan Violinist Magdiell Antequera presents a SEISO premier of a unique lesser known gem from Bernstein, followed by one of the world’s greatest symphonies written under the weight of the Stalin regime’s criticisms. Bridge View Center 102 Church St Ottumwa IA
