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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 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, April 15, 2025 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.

Grimes Golden Greetings Group

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Play Card Bingo and games

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

Play Card Bingo and games

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
COWC Sweet Treats

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C 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...

Event Details:

Create and enjoy some chocolates in this extra sweet session. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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. 

Create and enjoy some chocolates in this extra sweet session. 

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, April 16, 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.

Jacob & Coaches

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Coaches chat

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

Coaches chat

Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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

Teen Early Out

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Mezzanine 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: Teen Mezzanine
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)

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. 

box city

Box City

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

We need the kids of Grimes to help the city build a vision for the future of the community!  Join us to learn more about planning and build a city out of cardboard. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Other, Special Event, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

We need the kids of Grimes to help the city build a vision for the future of the community!  Join us to learn more about planning and build a city out of cardboard.

 

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. 

St Boniface Faith Formation

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Faith formation

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

Faith formation

Faith Formation

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

St Boniface youth faith formation class

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

St Boniface youth faith formation class

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 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.

Beaverbrooke HOA

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

HOA quarterly meeting

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

HOA quarterly meeting

Silent Book Club - Wandering Raccoon

Silent Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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, th...

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! 

Library Closure

All Day
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

The HomePlace

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board meeting for HomePlace nonprofit.

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

Board meeting for HomePlace nonprofit.

Family Night

Family Night: Planters

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

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. 

Chevalia Run Board Meeting

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Chevalia Run HOA Bi-monthly Board of Directors

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

Chevalia Run HOA Bi-monthly Board of Directors

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, April 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, April 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
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.

teens sitting on a brick wall

Teen Tuesday: Oil & Chalk Pastels

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Teen Tuesdays:

Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month.

Event Details:

Get artsy creating with oil and chalk pastels. Open ended art project: we’ll provide the supplies; you provide the creativity!

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Event Details:

Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month.

Get artsy creating with oil and chalk pastels. Open ended art project: we’ll provide the supplies; you provide the creativity!

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. 

Poetry Night - Open Mic

Poetry Night - Open Mic Night

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Discover the power of words at the Grimes Public Library's Poetry Open Mic Night! Open to ages 18 and up, this event is your chance to share your voice. Read your own poetry, bring...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other, Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Discover the power of words at the Grimes Public Library's Poetry Open Mic Night! Open to ages 18 and up, this event is your chance to share your voice.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, April 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.