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Family Night: Eat the Rainbow

Monday, March 9, 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. 

Join us for a bright rainbow treat!

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

Join us for a bright rainbow treat!

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, March 10, 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, March 10, 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.

James Meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Study Room 2 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

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

Meeting

American Heart Association

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

CPR

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

CPR

Tutoring

Tuesday, March 10, 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

North Ridge PTO

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

North Ridge PTO meeting

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

North Ridge PTO meeting

Mar 10 Cooking

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C/D 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...

Fermented foods are good for a healthy gut and overall health. Learn about some fermented foods and how to make them.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
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. 

Fermented foods are good for a healthy gut and overall health. Learn about some fermented foods and how to make them.

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.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

Grimes Chamber Lunch and Learn

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Hosting a Grimes Chamber Lunch and Learn.

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

Hosting a Grimes Chamber Lunch and Learn.

Jody and Friends

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Gaming with the ladiesWill have more than 4 allowed.

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

Gaming with the ladies

Will have more than 4 allowed.

A school bus

Early Out

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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

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. 

Spring Bracelet Making

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Beading

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

Beading

MFP Supervisors meeting

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

MFP supervisors meeting

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

MFP supervisors meeting

St Boniface

Wednesday, March 11, 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

R. H. Exam.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Reserved for proctoring of exam.

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

Reserved for proctoring of exam.

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Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a welcoming monthly book club in partnership with Pink Couch Wellness! Together, we’ll explore fiction and nonfiction books that inspire connection, reflection, and growth.

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

Join us for a welcoming monthly book club in partnership with Pink Couch Wellness! Together, we’ll explore fiction and nonfiction books that inspire connection, reflection, and growth.

Family Group Bible Talk

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Children’s Ministry Activity

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

Children’s Ministry Activity

Family Group Bible Talk

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Bible Study and Discussion

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

Bible Study and Discussion

Spring Break Kit

All Day
Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School-Aged

Pick up a take-home kit with math themed activities for your child to do each weekday of spring break. This kit will contain 6 guided activities, and most supplies needed for each activity.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pick up a take-home kit with math themed activities for your child to do each weekday of spring break. This kit will contain 6 guided activities, and most supplies needed for each activity.

MFP Monthly team meeting

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

monthly meeting of the MFP grant team

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

monthly meeting of the MFP grant team

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, March 12, 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.

Cardboard Kingdom

All Day 3/14 - 3/19
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Rule over your own cardboard kingdom! Play-sized structures will be constructed out of cardboard in our meeting room during Spring Break and open for play.

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

Rule over your own cardboard kingdom! Play-sized structures will be constructed out of cardboard in our meeting room during Spring Break and open for play.

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. 

March 14 Good Life

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Growing the Good Life:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

 

This Month's Topic: Seed Starters and Plant Markers

Get a jump start on your spring planting  with a variety of seeds and make some fun and unique plant markers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

 

This Month's Topic: Seed Starters and Plant Markers

Get a jump start on your spring planting  with a variety of seeds and make some fun and unique plant markers.