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Lost Tools of Writing Workshop

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Lost Tools of Writing Workshop

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

Lost Tools of Writing Workshop

Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Check Out What's Cooking

Tuesday, July 16, 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:

Kick up your grilled cheese game by learning what else you can put into your basic ooey gooey grilled cheese sandwiches to make them gourmet.

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. 

Kick up your grilled cheese game by learning what else you can put into your basic ooey gooey grilled cheese sandwiches to make them gourmet.

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, July 17, 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: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Wednesday, July 17, 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, July 18, 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, July 18, 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

Teen Harry Potter Birthday Party

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us as the Library closes for a Harry Potter (early) Birthday Party! Pizza and drinks will be provided. Parents can drop off at 5pm and pick up at 7pm. A parent or guardian mus...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us as the Library closes for a Harry Potter (early) Birthday Party! Pizza and drinks will be provided. Parents can drop off at 5pm and pick up at 7pm. A parent or guardian must be present at pickup. Registration required.

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.

2 children in chefs hats

Books and Cooks: Butterbeer Pancakes

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
Books & Cooks:

Calling all cooks! Enjoy a food-themed story then make and taste your own kid-approved healthy treat! 

Event Details:

This month we will make butterbeer pancakes. Registration is required - please note any food allergies at registration. 

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Storytime, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all cooks! Enjoy a food-themed story then make and taste your own kid-approved healthy treat! 

This month we will make butterbeer pancakes. Registration is required - please note any food allergies at registration. 

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.

Who's Got Game

Who's Got Game?

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come learn how to play some of the new games in our board game collection!Each month we will feature at least one board or card game geared towards older teens and adults.  &n...

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

Come learn how to play some of the new games in our board game collection!

Each month we will feature at least one board or card game geared towards older teens and adults.  

 

 

Ages 16+

Harry Potter Trivia

Harry Potter Trivia Night

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Special Event
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Muggles and Wizards of all ages are invited to come share their knowledge of all things Harry Potter in an after-hours team trivia contest! Teams may have up to 6 participants. &nb...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Muggles and Wizards of all ages are invited to come share their knowledge of all things Harry Potter in an after-hours team trivia contest! Teams may have up to 6 participants.  Each team must have at least one person over the age of 16.

STOMP CHOMP ROAR

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Dinosaur Ranger Anthony for the ultimate dinosaur day. This 40 minute show is followed by pictures with Paleo the baby Spinosaurus, tons of replica fossils, & so...

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

Join Dinosaur Ranger Anthony for the ultimate dinosaur day. This 40 minute show is followed by pictures with Paleo the baby Spinosaurus, tons of replica fossils, & so much more.

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. 

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Storytime

Monday, July 22, 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 23, 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 Tuesday: Recycled Planters (and plants!)

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us once a month for hands-on crafts and activities for teens aged 9-18. This month, we will create our own planters out of recycled materials.  Each participant will also...

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

Join us once a month for hands-on crafts and activities for teens aged 9-18. This month, we will create our own planters out of recycled materials.  Each participant will also get to take home their own planter and plant.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, July 24, 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: Dolittle

Wednesday, July 24, 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, July 25, 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, July 25, 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 July is pendulums!

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 July is pendulums!

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. 

Writer's Block

Writer's Block

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you are an established author or someone who is just getting started, this program is perfect for you.Writing prompts will be provided for individuals needing something to ...

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

Whether you are an established author or someone who is just getting started, this program is perfect for you.

Tie Your Shoes Bootcamp

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Shoelaces got you in a knot? Join us for crafts, group activities, and of course, practice tying your shoes! Every kid leaves with a new pair of laces! This program is geared towar...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Shoelaces got you in a knot? Join us for crafts, group activities, and of course, practice tying your shoes! Every kid leaves with a new pair of laces! This program is geared toward children entering first and second grade.

turtle crawling by a block castle

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play, Special Event
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, Special Event

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.

Tippi Toes Dance Class

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Tippi Toes' exciting, high energy dance classes are the perfect opportunity for kids to try something new while having a blast and burning some energy! Any child between the ages 2...

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

Tippi Toes' exciting, high energy dance classes are the perfect opportunity for kids to try something new while having a blast and burning some energy! Any child between the ages 2-6 can participate.

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, July 29, 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.