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Library Closure

11/27/2024 @ 4:00pm to 11/29/2024 @ 8:00pm
Grimes Public Library

The Library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 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.

New hooks and needles

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, November 30, 2024 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...

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

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. 

Mock Trial

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Mock Trial meeting

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

Mock Trial meeting

Barb Shutt

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:45pm - 6:00pm
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

Family Night

Family Night: Candle Painting

Monday, December 2, 2024 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. 

Event Details:

This week we will decorate candles!

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

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

This week we will decorate candles!

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. 

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Storytime Room at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Skills, 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: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Reading Skills, 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.

Kennybrook Village

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Off sight meeting for education committee

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

Off sight meeting for education committee

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby and Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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.

Heather S.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Study Room 3 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

work space

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

work space

teens sitting on a brick wall

Teen Tuesday: Gingerbread Prep Volunteer Night

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Event Details:

Get some volunteer hours and help us get ready for our Gingerbread Jamboree! 

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

Get some volunteer hours and help us get ready for our Gingerbread Jamboree! 

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.

Winter Solstice

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Club:

Multiple copies of the month's book are available to check out at the circulation desk or the drive-through.  This book club is for ages 18+ and no registration is required.&n...

Event Details:

 This month's book: Winter Solstice by Rusamunde PilcherAbout the book:Elfrida Phipps, once of London's stage, moved to the English village of Dibton in hopes of making a new ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Multiple copies of the month's book are available to check out at the circulation desk or the drive-through.  This book club is for ages 18+ and no registration is required. 

 

This month's book: Winter Solstice by Rusamunde Pilcher

About the book:

Friends of the Grimes Public Library

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C 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
Purpose of Meeting

Library use

Barb Shutt

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
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

Cub Scout Pack 171 Leader Meeting

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Plan Cub Scout events

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

Plan Cub Scout events

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Skills, 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: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Reading Skills, 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.

Early Out

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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. 

Summit Creek Women's group

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Group gathering

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

Group gathering

St Boniface Faith Formation

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Church group

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

Church group

Barb Shutt

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
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

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Skills, 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: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Reading Skills, 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.

Iowa Malayalee Association

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Planning and rehearsing for the upcoming IMA Xmas program

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

Planning and rehearsing for the upcoming IMA Xmas program

HOA Meeting

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D 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/D
Purpose of Meeting

HOA Meeting

Barb Shutt

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
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