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Early Out

Wednesday, April 9, 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 ...

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Rainbows & Unicorns

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Rainbows, sparkles, magic and more! Join us for crafts and activities that will transport you to a mystical forest where enchanted creatures rule. 

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Rainbows, sparkles, magic and more! Join us for crafts and activities that will transport you to a mystical forest where enchanted creatures rule. 

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Night: Shape Snacks

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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

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.

This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Early Out

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Mezzanine 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 ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Teen Mezzanine
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. 

Library Closure

All Day 4/19 - 4/20
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Night: Planters

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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

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. 

This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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 ...

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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
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. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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...

Event Details:

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 b...

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.

This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Early Out

Wednesday, April 30, 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 ...

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Crafty Saturday:

Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member.  All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new craf...

Event Details:

This month we will be making pressed flower bookmarks.  Each participant will have the opportunity to create a few bookmarks with pressed flowers, book pages, colorful paper, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member.  All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new crafting skill.  Open to everyone aged 16+.

This month we will be making pressed flower bookmarks.  Each participant will have the opportunity to create a few bookmarks with pressed flowers, book pages, colorful paper, and/or other embellishments.

 

Library Closure

All Day 5/10 - 5/11
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A 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...

Event Details:

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 b...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Library Closure

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Kids Play: Garden Play

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Kids Play:

Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play 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: Arts & Crafts, Open Play

Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play 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.

Library Closure

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Night: Edible Tic Tac Toe

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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

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.

Library Closure

All Day 6/14 - 6/15
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.

Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts. Projects may ...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.

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. 

This event is in the "School-Aged" group.

Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts. Projects may ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.

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. 

This event is in the "School-Aged" group.

Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts. Projects may ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Collaborative Coloring

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a community art project. A collaborative coloring sheet will be available all morning. Come add your special touch!

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a community art project. A collaborative coloring sheet will be available all morning. Come add your special touch!

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Night: Worms & Dirt

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
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, Other

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A 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...

Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.