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Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby and Toddler Open Play

Saturday, July 19, 2025 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.

GTGL Savvy Succulents

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, July 19, 2025 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. 

Event Details:

This workshop will cover the various types of succulents.  Each participant will take home a succulent and learn how to take care of it. Propagation and pest control will also...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

This workshop will cover the various types of succulents.  Each participant will take home a succulent and learn how to take care of it. Propagation and pest control will also be discussed.   

Family Night

Family Night: Fruit Skewers

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
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, Other

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 Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 22, 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.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
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: 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.

Poetry Night

Poetry Night

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Poetry Night:

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more. 

Important Legal Documents

Navigating Life Essentials: Important Life Documents

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an informative series designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed for navigating adult life.  These programs are suitable for adults of al...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an informative series designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed for navigating adult life.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 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.

Summer Movies

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie

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. 

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 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.

The words "Lego Club" with a Lego face as the "o"

Lego Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
LEGO Club:

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Open Play, Workshop

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

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. 

Tie Your Shoes Bootcamp

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Shoelaces got you in a knot? Join us for crafts, group activities, and of course, practice tying your shoes! Every kid leaves with a new pair of laces! This program is geared towar...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Shoelaces got you in a knot? Join us for crafts, group activities, and of course, practice tying your shoes! Every kid leaves with a new pair of laces! This program is geared toward children entering first and second grade.

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. 

Foil Print Art

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the library to make your own take-home masterpiece from household supplies. Supplies will be available all morning. 

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

Stop by the library to make your own take-home masterpiece from household supplies. Supplies will be available all morning. 

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. 

Library Murder

Murder in the Library

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Step into a thrilling murder mystery set in a grand mansion library! Participants will take on roles of suspects and detectives, uncovering clues, questioning each other, and pieci...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Step into a thrilling murder mystery set in a grand mansion library! Participants will take on roles of suspects and detectives, uncovering clues, questioning each other, and piecing together the story of a shocking murder.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Family Night: Ocean Storytime

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 29, 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.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
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: 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.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, July 30, 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.

Summer Movies

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie

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. 

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, July 31, 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.

Hooks and Needles with Comm. Crochet

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, August 2, 2025 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...

Event Details:

Be part of our continuing Community Crochet project! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket.  Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to w...

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

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. 

Be part of our continuing Community Crochet project! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket.  Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

Lion women

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 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:

Book this month:  The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliAbout the book:In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, ...

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. 

Book this month:  The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

About the book:

End of Life Planning

Navigating Life Essentials: End of Life Planning

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an informative series designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed for navigating adult life.  These programs are suitable for adults of al...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an informative series designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed for navigating adult life.

Senior Yoga

Senior Yoga

Wednesday, August 13, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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