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Storytime

Wednesday, July 3, 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: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Wednesday, July 3, 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. 

Library Closure

All Day
Grimes Public Library

The Library is closed for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Independence Day.

A picture of yarn and needles with the words Hooks and Needles on it

Hooks and Needles

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Hooks and Needles:

Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide sup...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide supplies for you to use. We ask that more established crocheters and knitters bring their own supplies if able. 

Instrument Petting Zoo with Des Moines Symphony

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Workshop
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Event Details:

Join members of the Des Moines Symphony Academy as we learn about and explore the violin, the cello, and more!  Specifically geared toward ages 4-6, but older kids welcome. 45...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Program Type: Performance, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join members of the Des Moines Symphony Academy as we learn about and explore the violin, the cello, and more!  Specifically geared toward ages 4-6, but older kids welcome. 45 minute workshop.

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.

Color me calm

Color Me Calm

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Needing a space to relax and scratch that creative itch?  Whether you prefer coloring inside or outside the lines, this is the perfect outlet for you. This unguided program al...

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

Needing a space to relax and scratch that creative itch?  Whether you prefer coloring inside or outside the lines, this is the perfect outlet for you. This unguided program allows you to drop in and out at your convenience.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Monday, July 8, 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, July 9, 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.

Teen Book Club Bites: Gourmet Graphic Novels

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Expand your TBR (to be read) pile by exploring a new genre! Read any book in that month’s YA book genre and come ready to share while making a related recipe to enjoy!  &...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Expand your TBR (to be read) pile by exploring a new genre!

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.

Cub Scout Pack 171 Leader Meeting

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Planning Cub Scout activities

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

Planning Cub Scout activities

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 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: Clifford

Wednesday, July 10, 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. 

Drone Flight Simulation

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Technology Class, Workshop
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, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

University of Iowa MFP team meeting

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

UI Money Follows the Person grant monthly meeting

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

UI Money Follows the Person grant monthly meeting

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, July 11, 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.

Drawing with Scissors

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Bring your creative side and create a collage inspired by famous artist Henri Matisse

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your creative side and create a collage inspired by famous artist Henri Matisse

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.

Who's Got Game

Who's Got Game?

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
the words "kids play" with multicolored squiggles and toys

Kids Play: Water and Bubbles

Friday, July 12, 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, July 13, 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

aromatherapy gardens

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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:

Come learn about some great smelling plants to add to your gardens and how they can benefit your health.

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Come learn about some great smelling plants to add to your gardens and how they can benefit your health.

Quidditch Practice

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Parking Lot at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Help us kick off Harry Potter week with a Quidditch practice. Race on your broom, toss the quaffle, and break open the golden snitch pinata! This event will be held outside in the ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Help us kick off Harry Potter week with a Quidditch practice. Race on your broom, toss the quaffle, and break open the golden snitch pinata! This event will be held outside in the grass west of the library.

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. 

A picture of a latte and some coffee beans

Community Coffee

Monday, July 15, 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.

Chevalia Run Board Meeting

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Chevalia Run Board of Directors bi-monthly

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

Chevalia Run Board of Directors bi-monthly

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Monday, July 15, 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.