Name: Kids Play: Winter Wonderland
Start: 2024-12-06T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-06T11:00:00-06:00
Location: Grimes Public Library

the words "kids play" with multicolored squiggles and toys

Kids Play: Winter Wonderland

Friday, December 6, 2024 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.

Institute for Excellence in Writing Seminar - Teaching Writing with Structure and Style

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Parent-Teacher writing seminar

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

Parent-Teacher writing seminar

Gingerbread Jamboree

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

All Meeting Rooms at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join us for a morning full of holiday festivities. Enjoy a hot drink by a crackling fire, build a gingerbread house as a family, find the Elf of the Shelf, peruse the Giving Tree a...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: All Meeting Rooms

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Special Event

Event Details:

Join us for a morning full of holiday festivities. Enjoy a hot drink by a crackling fire, build a gingerbread house as a family, find the Elf of the Shelf, peruse the Giving Tree and so much more.

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.

Troop 1837

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Troop meeting for Junior Girl Scout Troop 1837.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Purpose of Meeting

Troop meeting for Junior Girl Scout Troop 1837.

Barb Shutt

Monday, December 9, 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: Robots

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Technology Class

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:

Join us tonight as we have fun with our coding robots.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Technology Class

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 tonight as we have fun with our coding robots.

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

Tuesday, December 10, 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.

Baby and Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, December 10, 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)

Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 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 11, 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)

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.

Reserved for Grimes Giving Tree

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

*

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Purpose of Meeting

*

Who's Got Game

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Who's Got Game:

Come and learn how to play a board or card game from our collection or join in with a tabletop role-playing game. Sessions will vary between learning new games and participat...

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Other

Come and learn how to play a board or card game from our collection or join in with a tabletop role-playing game. Sessions will vary between learning new games and participating in an ongoing game series. Each program will be a little different depending on the library staff running the program and the chosen game. Check out our calendar to stay up-to-date with each program's focus.

Barb Shutt

Thursday, December 12, 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

Tail Waggin Readers

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Reading Skills

Age Group:

School-Aged

Tail Waggin' Readers:

Strengthen your reading skills! Register for 15 minutes of reading aloud and 5 minutes of play with a therapy dog. Your child may bring their own book to read or come a few minutes...

Event Details:

Register Here

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: School-Aged

Program Type: Reading Skills

Event Details:

Strengthen your reading skills! Register for 15 minutes of reading aloud and 5 minutes of play with a therapy dog. Your child may bring their own book to read or come a few minutes early to choose a library book. If your child is able, we encourage them to attend this program on their own. Parents are free to wait in the Library. Registration is required.

Register Here

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.

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Crafty Saturday:

Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member. All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new craf...

Event Details:

Get ready for the Holidays with this cute HoHoHo decor made from wood pieces and ornaments. Each participant can paint and decorate their HoHoHo's however they like!

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Required

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member. All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new crafting skill. Open to everyone aged 16+.

Get ready for the Holidays with this cute HoHoHo decor made from wood pieces and ornaments. Each participant can paint and decorate their HoHoHo's however they like!

Reserved for Grimes Giving Tree

All Day

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

*

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Purpose of Meeting

*

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