Event List

Filters
Age Group
Get Your Grill On

Check Out What's Cooking

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
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:

Summer is here and it is time to get the grill fired up!  Come learn some great grilling tips, tricks, and recipes.

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

Summer is here and it is time to get the grill fired up!  Come learn some great grilling tips, tricks, and recipes.

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, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room 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: Storytime Room
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: Ferdinand

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for a weekly indoor family friendly movie and popcorn. 

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

Join us at the Library for a weekly indoor family friendly movie and popcorn. 

Build a Drone

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our two-part drone series for teens aged 9-18. Learn how to build a drone, how drones are programmed, used for both recreational purposes and career pathways, and what ...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for our two-part drone series for teens aged 9-18.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room 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: Storytime Room
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.

Kennybrook Neighborhood Association

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Neighborhood Association Meeting

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

Monthly Neighborhood Association Meeting

the words "kids play" with multicolored squiggles and toys

Kids Play: Garbage and Recycling with MWA

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play, Storytime
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, Storytime

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.

Two therapy dogs with the text "Tail Waggin Readers"

Tail Waggin Readers

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room 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 minute...

Event Details:

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
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 REQUIRED

Boom! with the Science Center of Iowa

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Explore the interactions of pressure, temperature and states of matter to explain why things pop, bang or blow up. Experiment with ultra-cold liquid nitrogen and combustible gases ...

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

Explore the interactions of pressure, temperature and states of matter to explain why things pop, bang or blow up. Experiment with ultra-cold liquid nitrogen and combustible gases in this spectacular assembly.

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

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room 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: Storytime Room
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.

turtle crawling by a block castle

Baby and Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room 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: Storytime Room
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.

Adulting is Hard: Personal Safety

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Adulting is Hard:

Growing up can be a real bummer! Learn tips and tricks from certified adults and get hands on experience with life skills that will make adulting a little easier. 

Event Details:

This month we will explore personal safety. Learn about living and driving alone and self-defense. This program is geared for teens aged 13-18. 

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Growing up can be a real bummer! Learn tips and tricks from certified adults and get hands on experience with life skills that will make adulting a little easier. 

This month we will explore personal safety. Learn about living and driving alone and self-defense. This program is geared for teens aged 13-18. 

Poetry Night

Poetry Night

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more.  Whether you ar...

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

This program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room 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: Storytime Room
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.

A stack of books with the phrase Bring Your Own Book Club next to them.

Bring Your Own Book Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Bring Your Own Book Club:

Interested in the idea of a book club but uninterested in being told what to read? Our Bring Your Own Book Club is the perfect opportunity to share about what you've been reading a...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Interested in the idea of a book club but uninterested in being told what to read? Our Bring Your Own Book Club is the perfect opportunity to share about what you've been reading and hear about what others are reading.  Library staff will guide the discussion but attendees are encouraged to come ready to share about what they've been reading and watching lately. Meetings are held over the lunch hour, so feel free to bring something to eat!

Fourth Wednesday of the month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Summer Movies: Wonka

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for a weekly indoor family friendly movie and popcorn. 

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

Join us at the Library for a weekly indoor family friendly movie and popcorn. 

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room 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: Storytime Room
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, June 27, 2024 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.

Event Details:

The theme for June is Fidgets!

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

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.

The theme for June is Fidgets!

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.

turtle crawling by a block castle

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Saturday, June 29, 2024 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.

A picture of a latte and some coffee beans

Community Coffee

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Fireplace at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Community Coffee:

Patrons are encouraged to come and go as their schedule allows during these unstructured morning gatherings at the Library. The Library provides coffee, games, newspapers, and more...

Event Details:

Offered First and Third Monday of each month.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Patrons are encouraged to come and go as their schedule allows during these unstructured morning gatherings at the Library. The Library provides coffee, games, newspapers, and more for patrons to enjoy during this leisurely time at the library.

Offered First and Third Monday of each month.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room 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: Storytime Room
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 lion opening a book

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Storytime Room 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: Storytime Room
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.

Happy Place

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 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:

This month's book is Happy Place by Emily Henry Harriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they met in college—they go together like salt and pepper, honey and tea, lo...

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. 

This month's book is Happy Place by Emily Henry