Import Events

RSS Sync is preferred. PDF Upload is the backup. Manual entry is optional.

RSS Sync

Preferred

Pull events directly from the Dover Free Public Library calendar feed.

How far ahead to pull

Tip: pick a longer window to make sure all upcoming events appear in the calendar.

Combines duplicate copies of the same event, keeping the one with the most staff edits.

PDF Upload

Backup

Upload a PDF of events if RSS sync is unavailable or if you need to import a printed calendar.

Click to choose a PDF

Parsing handled by Ariel/Admin. The dashboard records the upload here so the team knows which file is in use.

Manual Event

Optional

Add an event manually if it is not yet available through RSS or PDF.

Sync Status

Current Import Method: RSS Sync
RSS Status: Not yet attempted
Last RSS Sync: —
Last PDF Import: —
Events from last sync: 4
Duplicates from last sync: 0

Duplicate protection uses the RSS guid as the primary unique ID. If no guid exists, deduplication uses event title, date, start time, and event link. Re-imports update existing events instead of creating duplicates. Troubleshooting is handled by Ariel/Admin.