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Grimes Clover Kids

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Clover Kids meeting, grades K-3

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

Monthly Clover Kids meeting, grades K-3

Economic Development meeting - City of Grimes

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual meeting between City/MidAmerican Energy

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

Annual meeting between City/MidAmerican Energy

Barb Shutt

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Night: Cookie Decorating

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
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. 

Event Details:

Join us tonight as we decorate cookies!

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
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 decorate cookies!

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.

DCG Education Foundation Events Committee

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Planning for education foundation fundraisers.

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

Planning for education foundation fundraisers.

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Baby and Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, December 17, 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)

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 Village

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Leadership Meeting for 2025 goals/planning

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

Leadership Meeting for 2025 goals/planning

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A

Girl Scouts

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Room Use

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

Room Use

Barb Shutt

Tuesday, December 17, 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

Green Meadows North HOA Meeting

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Green Meadows North HOA meeting

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

Green Meadows North HOA meeting

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Early Out

Wednesday, December 18, 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)

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. 

Grimes faith formation group

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Faith formation class

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

Faith formation class

Barb Shutt

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
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

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 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.

Kennybrook Neighborhood Association

Thursday, December 19, 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

Barb Shutt

Thursday, December 19, 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

Hope Development HOA meeting

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This meeting is introducing the Board Members to the Hope District Businesses.

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

This meeting is introducing the Board Members to the Hope District Businesses.

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play, Other
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, Other

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Growing the Good Life / Check Out What's Cooking

Saturday, December 21, 2024 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:

In this session combining Growing the Good Life and Check Out What's Cooking, we will mix up a delicious blend that can be used to spice up your holiday hot drinks.  Keep the ...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

In this session combining Growing the Good Life and Check Out What's Cooking, we will mix up a delicious blend that can be used to spice up your holiday hot drinks.  Keep the mix for yourself or great for gift giving.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Night: Winter Coloring

Monday, December 23, 2024 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. 

Event Details:

Join us today for some winter coloring 

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 today for some winter coloring 

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 Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Grimes Public Library

The Library is closed for Christmas.

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas.