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Tiny Art Gallery Opening

Tiny Art Gallery Opening Ceremony

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate National Library Week! Join us for our special Art Gallery opening event to view all of the artistic pieces.  Want to participate and create a work of art...

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

Let’s celebrate National Library Week! Join us for our special Art Gallery opening event to view all of the artistic pieces. 

 

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 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. 

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.

ISASP testing

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

All students in Iowa must take the ISASP testing. Our students in our online program must take the test face to face. The plan is to have a teacher administer the test to 1-2 stude...

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

All students in Iowa must take the ISASP testing. Our students in our online program must take the test face to face. The plan is to have a teacher administer the test to 1-2 students that day.

University of Iowa MFP Safety Care Training

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Safety Care Training

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

Safety Care Training

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, April 8, 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...

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.

Dementia Conversations

Mind Matters: Dementia Conversations

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Marcia Dicks, educational volunteer for the Des Moines chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present a series about Alzheimer's and Dementia. Some of the most difficult ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Marcia Dicks, educational volunteer for the Des Moines chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present a series about Alzheimer's and Dementia.

 

University of Iowa MFP Safety Care Training

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

safety care training

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

safety care training

Homeschool

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

homeschooling

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

homeschooling

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 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. 

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.

Senior Yoga

Senior Yoga

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Yoga instructor, Michelle Soyer, will lead older adults through easily accessible and chair yoga.  This yoga class is specially designed for older adults seeking to enhance th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Yoga instructor, Michelle Soyer, will lead older adults through easily accessible and chair yoga.  This yoga class is specially designed for older adults seeking to enhance their flexibility, strength, and overall well-being in a supportive e

Bible Study

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Summitcreek Bible Study

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

Summitcreek Bible Study

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. 

Dance practice

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Dance practice

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

Dance practice

University of Iowa MFP team meeting

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly University of Iowa team grant meeting

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

Monthly University of Iowa team grant meeting

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, April 10, 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. 

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.

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a pre-k and kindergarten specific event for families to come learn about Girl Scouts and experience what Girl Scouts is!

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

This is a pre-k and kindergarten specific event for families to come learn about Girl Scouts and experience what Girl Scouts is!

Heritage HOA

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

HOA meeting. 

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

HOA meeting. 

Room Use

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Room Use

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

Room Use

rainbows

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. 

Girl Scout Troop #951 Meeting

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Girl Scout meeting

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

Girl Scout meeting

NAI Application

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Room use. 

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

Room use. 

Camp Dodge Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Chapter Meeting and Service Project

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

Monthly Chapter Meeting and Service Project

Monthly meeting

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

American Legion meeting

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

American Legion meeting

Family Night

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.