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Sunday, May 19, 2013  People in the community donated hundreds to thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, magazines and board games for others to come out and buy.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Ottumwa Public Library offers prizes and events to get kids reading this summer.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The grant comes from the Legacy Foundation after their 14 month collaboration with the Ottumwa Community Schools District

Monday, May 06, 2013  Organizers say they are impressed with the outpouring of items people in the community have donated. Volunteers from the Ottumwa Convention and Visitor’s Bureau are staying busy sorting all the books, CDs, DVDs, games, etc.

Saturday, April 20, 2013 

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Truman State University Children's Literature Festival.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Updated with comments from President Barack Obama.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Truman's yearbook along with other letters and books will be preseverd in digital form.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Beginner Gardeners Workshop this Wednesday at the Putnam High School Library in Unionville.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Michigan-based author Bill Jamerson sang and told stories before an audience interested in the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  From the White House in Washington to Eldon Iowa's white house.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  OJ Fargo presented at the Ottumwa Public Library as a Civil War soldier.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Kids from around Kirksville and surrounding areas learned dental hygiene in fun ways.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Simon & Garfunkel song among 25 recordings chosen for preservation at Library of Congress

Saturday, February 23, 2013