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Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 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, January 20, 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.

Dana McNamara

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Study Room 3 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Career Planning Meeting

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

Monthly Career Planning Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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

Homeschool Group

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Homeschool group meeting

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

Homeschool group meeting

AHA

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

CPR Certification

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

CPR Certification

Tutoring

Tuesday, January 20, 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

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Jan 20 COWC

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Check Out What's Cooking at the Library:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dish...

Pasta can be hearty and cozy during the winter months.  We will take a look at some easy and versatile recipes using noodles.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dishes with patron participation. Supplies are provided and registration is required. 

Pasta can be hearty and cozy during the winter months.  We will take a look at some easy and versatile recipes using noodles.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

IE Speech Practice

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meet with DCG high school students for Individual Event Speech practice.

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

Meet with DCG high school students for Individual Event Speech practice.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

A school bus

Early Out

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Aged
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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. 

Focus & Finish

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Gathering of Des Moines Area Quilters Guild Members to Focus on and Finish small projects.

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

Gathering of Des Moines Area Quilters Guild Members to Focus on and Finish small projects.

IE Speech Practice

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

IE Speech meeting with students

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

IE Speech meeting with students

St. Boniface

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Faith formation

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

Faith formation

Homeschooling Experience

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Feeling overwhelmed by your homeschooling options? Uncertain about homeschooling in a community? Want a more cohesive picture of Classical Conversation Model? WE UNDERSTAND. This ...

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

Feeling overwhelmed by your homeschooling options? Uncertain about homeschooling in a community? Want a more cohesive picture of Classical Conversation Model? WE UNDERSTAND.

Raising Oaks Homeschool Coop Finish It Day

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Raising Oaks is a homeschool coop group that prioritizes nature, books, and beauty. The participants and their parents are strongly encouraged to do handcrafts. Since we are all in...

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

Raising Oaks is a homeschool coop group that prioritizes nature, books, and beauty. The participants and their parents are strongly encouraged to do handcrafts. Since we are all in the midst, we wanted a day to do them all together.

MFP Meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:45am - 11:45am
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A meeting for the operations of the Money Follows the Person program, a tax-exempt Medicaid grant program.

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

A meeting for the operations of the Money Follows the Person program, a tax-exempt Medicaid grant program.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 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.

IVRS meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 2 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting with Job Candidate to work on job search skills

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

Meeting with Job Candidate to work on job search skills

McQuide

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 2 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Study, grade

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

Study, grade

Library Use

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:15pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Library Use.

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

Library Use.

Kennybrook Townhome HOA

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual HOA Meeting

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

Annual HOA Meeting