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Summer Movies

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie

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. 

Babysitting

Babysitting Basics Workshop

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn the basics of babysitting with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County. Students in grades 6-8 will learn about child ages and stages, safety, fun ...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn the basics of babysitting with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County.

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 at the Amphitheater

Thursday, June 12, 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.

Library Closure

All Day 6/14 - 6/15
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
A picture of a gardn hat and flowers with the words "Growing the Good Life" on it.

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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:

We will get creative again in this workshop as we make a beaded dragon fly for our potted plants. 

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. 

We will get creative again in this workshop as we make a beaded dragon fly for our potted plants. 

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ready to dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons? Join us for our 3-hour, beginner-friendly session where you’ll learn the basics and embark on an exciting adventure! No prio...

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

Ready to dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons? Join us for our 3-hour, beginner-friendly session where you’ll learn the basics and embark on an exciting adventure!

Family Night

Family Night: Yard Games

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play, 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. 

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Open Play, Other

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 HOA Board Meeting

Monday, June 16, 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play
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

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.

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
COWC Bountiful Berries

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B 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:

Berries are not only delicious and nutritious, but also can be used in many different recipes. We will prepare some easy dishes using this in-season fruit. 

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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. 

Berries are not only delicious and nutritious, but also can be used in many different recipes. We will prepare some easy dishes using this in-season fruit. 

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 18, 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.

Fiber

Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts. Projects may ...

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

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.

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. 

Summer Movies

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie

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 at the Amphitheater

Thursday, June 19, 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.

Fiber

Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts. Projects may ...

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

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.

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. 

Fiber

Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts. Projects may ...

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

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.

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. 

Escape

Jumanji Escape Room

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
All Meeting Rooms at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Special Event
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Event Details:

Dodge stampeding elephants, roaring lions, and swinging monkeys. Sign up to test your puzzle solving skills in our escape room event based on the classic picture book and movie, Ju...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: All Meeting Rooms
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Dodge stampeding elephants, roaring lions, and swinging monkeys. Sign up to test your puzzle solving skills in our escape room event based on the classic picture book and movie, Jumanji. Pizza will be served at 5 pm. Registration required.

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. 

color

Collaborative Coloring

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a community art project. A collaborative coloring sheet will be available all morning. Come add your special touch!

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

Stop by the library for a community art project. A collaborative coloring sheet will be available all morning. Come add your special touch!

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. 

Family Trivia: Gaming Edition

Family Trivia Night: Gaming Edition

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Level Up @ Your Library with this summer’s Family Trivia Night! Test your knowledge about board games and video games in this fun after-hours event. Each team can have up...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Level Up @ Your Library with this summer’s Family Trivia Night! 

Test your knowledge about board games and video games in this fun after-hours event. 

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Sensory Spaces

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

For those wishing to visit the Library in a more controlled sensory environment, Grimes Public Library is one of many Metro Area Libraries offering Sensory Spaces in the Metro. Sen...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

For those wishing to visit the Library in a more controlled sensory environment, Grimes Public Library is one of many Metro Area Libraries offering Sensory Spaces in the Metro.

Worms & Dirt at Brenton Arboretum

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at The Brenton Arboretum for a worms & dirt Storytime.  

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

Join us at The Brenton Arboretum for a worms & dirt Storytime.  

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.

Family Night

Family Night: Worms & Dirt

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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. 

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

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.