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Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

the words "kids play" with multicolored squiggles and toys

Kids Play: Sensory Art

Friday, April 10, 2026 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.

Craft & Play: Art in Motion

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play
Age Group:
All Ages
Saturday Craft & Play:

Simple seasonal crafts and play designed for families to explore on their own. Designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome. No registration is r...

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

Simple seasonal crafts and play designed for families to explore on their own. Designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome. No registration is 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. 

Family Night

Family Night: Edible Mosaics

Monday, April 13, 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. 

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Saturday, April 18, 2026 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.

Family Night

Family Night: Portraits

Monday, April 20, 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. 

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

Family Night

Family Night: Simple Tools

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Workshop
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, Workshop

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. 

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Saturday, May 2, 2026 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.

Library Closure

All Day 5/9 - 5/10
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Family Night

Family Night: Bird Feeders

Monday, June 1, 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. 

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, June 2, 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.

the words "kids play" with multicolored squiggles and toys

Kids Play: Farm Play

Friday, June 5, 2026 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.

Opening Late for Governor's Day

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Family Night

Family Night: Fruit Pizza

Monday, June 8, 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.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, June 9, 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.

Family Night

Family Night: Flower Art

Monday, June 15, 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. 

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, June 16, 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.

Library Closure

All Day 6/20 - 6/21
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, June 23, 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.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Saturday, June 27, 2026 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.