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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Baby Storytime:

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-24 months, but older children are welcome to attend. 

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-24 months, but older children are welcome to attend. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Hohl Transport Training

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

New hire training

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

New hire training

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Baby and Toddler Open Play:

Unstructured time for children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory items. All toys will be age appropriate for ages 0-3 but older children are welcome to atten...

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Open Play

Unstructured time for children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory items. All toys will be age appropriate for ages 0-3 but older children are welcome to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Hohl Transport Safety Training

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:15pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

New Hire safety training

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

New Hire safety training

teens sitting on a brick wall

Teen Tuesday: Oil & Chalk Pastels

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Teen Tuesdays:

Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month.

Get artsy creating with oil and chalk pastels. Open ended art project: we’ll provide the supplies; you provide the creativity!

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Event Details:

Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month.

Get artsy creating with oil and chalk pastels. Open ended art project: we’ll provide the supplies; you provide the creativity!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Not Required

Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity. 

Mcquide

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Study Room 2 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Study, grade, plan, homework

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Study, grade, plan, homework

Poetry Night - Open Mic

Poetry Night - Open Mic Night

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Discover the power of words at the Grimes Public Library's Poetry Open Mic Night! Open to ages 18 and up, this event is your chance to share your voice.

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other, Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Discover the power of words at the Grimes Public Library's Poetry Open Mic Night! Open to ages 18 and up, this event is your chance to share your voice.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime:

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. 

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

D. Sears

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Quiet private place to meet

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Quiet private place to meet

Early Out

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Early Out:

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room ...

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Not Required

Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity. 

Room Reservation

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Room Use

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Room Use

St Boniface Faith Formation

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Faith formation

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Faith formation

Mcquide

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:45pm - 6:45pm
Study Room 2 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Grade, study, plan, homework

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Grade, study, plan, homework

Andrea - CDT

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Study

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Study

DCGSA Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

DCGSA board meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

DCGSA board meeting

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime:

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. 

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Mercer Elite Platinum Proposal

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Preparation for a conference

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Preparation for a conference

The words "Lego Club" with a Lego face as the "o"

Lego Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
LEGO Club:

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Open Play, Workshop

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Not Required

Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity. 

SHIIP

SHIIP Welcome to Medicare Seminar

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join a SHIIP Senior Medicare Patrol Counselor from the State of Iowa to learn how to effectively navigate Medicare, including Medicare A, B, C, D, supplemental insurance and everything you need to know to avoid Medicare fraud. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a SHIIP Senior Medicare Patrol Counselor from the State of Iowa to learn how to effectively navigate Medicare, including Medicare A, B, C, D, supplemental insurance and everything you need to know to avoid Medicare fraud. 

Arthritis Foundation: JA Connect Group

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Parents of children with arthritis to meet and connect with each other.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Parents of children with arthritis to meet and connect with each other.

Eco-Mama

Eco-Mama 101

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
:

Join Carissa Thoma of Down to Earth Living for a discussion-based class where we talk about challenges of being sustainable as a parent, and tips and products she recommends.

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Carissa Thoma of Down to Earth Living for a discussion-based class where we talk about challenges of being sustainable as a parent, and tips and products she recommends.

Hooks and Needles with Comm. Crochet

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Hooks and Needles:

Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide sup...

Be Part of our continuing Community Crochet! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket.  Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide supplies for you to use. We ask that more established crocheters and knitters bring their own supplies if able. 

Be Part of our continuing Community Crochet! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket.  Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

Andrea - CDT

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 3 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Study

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Study

Set up for Sekyere Family Charity

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Set up for Recognition for volunteers

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Set up for Recognition for volunteers