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Chevalia Run Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Bi-monthly board meeting.

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

Bi-monthly board meeting.

Individual Speech Practice

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Individual Speech Practice

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

Individual Speech Practice

Metro Utility Managers

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Quarterly meeting of metro utility managers

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

Quarterly meeting of metro utility managers

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 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.

Study

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Study Room 5 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Study

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Study

A school bus

Early Out

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Aged
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
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. 

Individual Speech Practice

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Individual Speech Practice

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

Individual Speech Practice

SBC Feb

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a cozy space to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Johnston and Grimes Public Libraries at Silent Book Club! Unlike traditional book clubs, there's no required reading, just bring whatever you’re currently enjoying.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Looking for a cozy space to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Johnston and Grimes Public Libraries at Silent Book Club! Unlike traditional book clubs, there's no required reading, just bring whatever you’re currently enjoying.

FHI Meeting

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Conduct business

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

Conduct business

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 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.

Study

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Study Room 5 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Study

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Study

Women’s Bible Study

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:45pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Women’s Bible Study

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

Women’s Bible Study

City of Grimes EEC

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Employee Engagement Committee

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

Employee Engagement Committee

Interest Meeting

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To inform people about our non-profit Classical homeschool community starting in the Fall of 2026.

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

To inform people about our non-profit Classical homeschool community starting in the Fall of 2026.

Craft & Play: All About Balance

Saturday, February 21, 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. 

DMC Lego Club

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

DMC Lego Club

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

DMC Lego Club

Cub Scouts Pack 172 - Crossover Ceremony

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Ceremony for the oldest scouts to graduate Cub Scouts and bridge over to Scouting America.

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

Ceremony for the oldest scouts to graduate Cub Scouts and bridge over to Scouting America.

Tutoring

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
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

Family Night

Family Night: All About Balance

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
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: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: 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. 

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 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, February 24, 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.

Homeschool Group

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Homeschool group meeting

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

Homeschool group meeting

Tutoring

Tuesday, February 24, 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

Rubik's Cubing Workshop

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Rubik's Cubing Workshop for kids of Des Moines Christian School.

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

Rubik's Cubing Workshop for kids of Des Moines Christian School.