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Feb 8 - Train Exhibit

DesMoiNTrak Train Exhibit

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

DesMoiNTrak is an N scale T-TRAK modular railroad club located in Des Moines, Iowa. Come see the model railroad and villages set up in our meeting room.

No Registration required.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

DesMoiNTrak is an N scale T-TRAK modular railroad club located in Des Moines, Iowa. Come see the model railroad and villages set up in our meeting room.

No Registration required.

Online Coursework

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Work on Online Coursework

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

Work on Online Coursework

Cub Scouts - Pack 172 - Den Meetings

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Den meeting for Pack 172. Kids in K-5 grades will break up into 6 dens to do Cub Scouts curriculum activities.

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

Den meeting for Pack 172. Kids in K-5 grades will break up into 6 dens to do Cub Scouts curriculum activities.

CultureAll

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Workshop development

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

Workshop development

Meeting

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 2 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Business meeting

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

Business meeting

Homeschool Meeting

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Homeschool Meeting

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

Homeschool Meeting

Tutoring

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 3 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tutoring

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

Tutoring

Monthly Legion Meeting

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting for Grimes American Legion.

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

Monthly meeting for Grimes American Legion.

Family Night

Kids Play: Fruit Nachos

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play
Age Group:
All Ages
Family Night:

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. 

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. 

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. 

Food Program

We cannot guarantee that food programs at the library will be free of allergens. Please contact library staff to further discuss food allergy concerns.

Heritage Elementary PTO Meeting

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Heritage Elementary PTO Meeting

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

Heritage Elementary PTO Meeting

Grimes Lions Club Meeting

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Grimes Lions club Monthly Meeting to view room

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

Grimes Lions club Monthly Meeting to view room

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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. 

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.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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...

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.

EHDI Baby/Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention is hosting a Baby/Toddler Time for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families. This free event features a Deaf Mentor who will le...

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

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention is hosting a Baby/Toddler Time for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families.

Women’s Bible Study

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12:45pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Women’s Bible Study

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

Women’s Bible Study

American Heart Association

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

CPR

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

CPR

teens sitting on a brick wall

Teen Tuesday: Pizza Taste Test Challenge

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Teen Tuesdays:

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

Nothing is better than the real deal, but which snacks come close? Come rank your favorite pizza flavored snacks. No registration required. 

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

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

Nothing is better than the real deal, but which snacks come close? Come rank your favorite pizza flavored snacks. No registration required. 

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. 

Food Program

We cannot guarantee that food programs at the library will be free of allergens. Please contact library staff to further discuss food allergy concerns.

Sarah Schaefer

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 2 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Collaboration

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

Collaboration

Tutoring

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tutoring

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

Tutoring

Tutoring

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 5 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tutoring

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Rubik's Cubing Workshop

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Rubik's Cubing Workshop for kids of Des Moines Christian School

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

Rubik's Cubing Workshop for kids of Des Moines Christian School

North Ridge PTO

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

North Ridge PTO meeting

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

North Ridge PTO meeting

MyPC Demo

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

MyPC Demo.

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

MyPC Demo.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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. 

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.