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Tail Waggin Readers

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D 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 minutes...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
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 is required.  *This program is also a great way to introduce children who are hesitant around animals to a trained therapy pet! 

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
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

12/31/2025 @ 2:00pm to 01/01/2026 @ 8:00pm
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "School-Aged" group

Tail Waggin Readers

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D 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 minutes...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
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 is required.  *This program is also a great way to introduce children who are hesitant around animals to a trained therapy pet! 

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 1/18 - 1/19
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "School-Aged" group

Tail Waggin Readers

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D 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 minutes...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
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 is required.  *This program is also a great way to introduce children who are hesitant around animals to a trained therapy pet! 

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 2/15 - 2/16
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "School-Aged" group

Tail Waggin Readers

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D 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 minutes...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
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 is required.  *This program is also a great way to introduce children who are hesitant around animals to a trained therapy pet! 

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 Closed

All Day 4/1 - 4/5
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "School-Aged" group

Tail Waggin Readers

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D 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 minutes...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
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 is required.  *This program is also a great way to introduce children who are hesitant around animals to a trained therapy pet! 

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 5/9 - 5/10
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 6/20 - 6/21
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library