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All Day 4/19 - 4/20
Grimes Public Library
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Poetry Night - Open Mic

Poetry Night - Open Mic Night

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Discover the power of words at the Grimes Public Library's Poetry Open Mic Night! Open to ages 18 and up, this event is your chance to share your voice. Read your own poetry, bring...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other, Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Discover the power of words at the Grimes Public Library's Poetry Open Mic Night! Open to ages 18 and up, this event is your chance to share your voice.

Library Closure

All Day 5/10 - 5/11
Grimes Public Library
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Library Closure

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Grimes Public Library
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Library Closure

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Grimes Public Library
Closing
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Classy Critters with the Blank Park Zoo

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Is it a mammal? A bird? A reptile? Explore how scientists use shared characteristics to organize animals and how you compare to animals of other classes.

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

Is it a mammal? A bird? A reptile? Explore how scientists use shared characteristics to organize animals and how you compare to animals of other classes.

Library Closure

All Day 6/14 - 6/15
Grimes Public Library
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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.

Independence Day Crafts

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Special Event

Library Closure

All Day 7/4 - 7/6
Grimes Public Library
Closing
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Tippi Toes Dance Class

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Special Event

ISU Insect Zoo

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Special Event

Music and Movement Class with Vibrant Music Academy

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

One of the best ways to set a foundation in music is an immersion of music and movement. This musical education disguised as fun helps your kids keep a steady beat, learn healthy s...

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

One of the best ways to set a foundation in music is an immersion of music and movement. This musical education disguised as fun helps your kids keep a steady beat, learn healthy singing and develop rhythm through movement.

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.

Chalk!

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Special Event

Library Closure

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
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Library Closure

All Day 10/12 - 10/13
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Library Closure

All Day
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Library Closure

11/26/2025 @ 4:00pm to 11/30/2025 @ 8:00pm
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Library Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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Library Closure

12/31/2025 @ 2:00pm to 01/01/2026 @ 8:00pm
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