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Spring Break

Spring Break Kits

All Day
Children's Desk at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Event Details:

Pick up a take-home kit with 6 art-themed activities for your child to do each weekday of spring break. This kit will contain 6 guided activities, and most supplies needed for...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Children's Desk
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Special Event
Event Details:

Pick up a take-home kit with 6 art-themed activities for your child to do each weekday of spring break. This kit will contain 6 guided activities, and most supplies needed for each activity.

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. 

Cardboard

Cardboard Maze

All Day 3/15 - 3/20
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Explore the twists and turns of our Carboard City! A life-sized maze will be constructed out of cardboard in our meeting room during Spring Break. Join us during Family Night on Mo...

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

Explore the twists and turns of our Carboard City! A life-sized maze will be constructed out of cardboard in our meeting room during Spring Break.

Junior

Junior Librarians Mini Camp

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make i...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make it any less fun!

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. 

Junior

Junior Librarians Mini Camp

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make i...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make it any less fun!

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. 

Junior

Junior Librarians Mini Camp

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make i...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make it any less fun!

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, March 20, 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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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. 

HG

Hunger Games Party and Escape Room

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Meeting Rooms at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We’re celebrating the newest book release in the Hunger Games series! Drop in for crafts, snacks, and activities or sign up for a 30-minute time slot to see if you can become a vic...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: All Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

We’re celebrating the newest book release in the Hunger Games series! Drop in for crafts, snacks, and activities or sign up for a 30-minute time slot to see if you can become a victor in our Hunger Games themed escape room.

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. 

Tiny Art Gallery Registration

Tiny Art Gallery Canvas Registration & Pickup

All Day 3/24 - 4/4
Lobby at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Let your inner artist shine by creating a tiny masterpiece for our first ever Tiny Art Show.Our Tiny Art Show will be during National Library Week and celebrating the theme, "Drawn...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Let your inner artist shine by creating a tiny masterpiece for our first ever Tiny Art Show.

Our Tiny Art Show will be during National Library Week and celebrating the theme, "Drawn to Your library."

Tiny Art Gallery Open Craft

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Crafty Saturday:

Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member.  All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new craf...

Event Details:

Sign up for a tiny canvas and participate in our National Library Week Tiny Art Gallery.For this Crafty Saturday, all sorts of craft supplies will be out and available to use to cr...

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

Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member.  All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new crafting skill.  Open to everyone aged 16+.

Sign up for a tiny canvas and participate in our National Library Week Tiny Art Gallery.

For this Crafty Saturday, all sorts of craft supplies will be out and available to use to create your masterpiece.

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.

Kids Drama

Drama Games with ASAP

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
Event Details:

Join a drama coach from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Explore drama basics through an hour of fun group dr...

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

Join a drama coach from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Explore drama basics through an hour of fun group drama and improv games.

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. 

Kids Drama

Drama Games with ASAP

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Event Details:

Join a drama coach from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Explore drama basics through an hour of fun group dr...

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

Join a drama coach from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Explore drama basics through an hour of fun group drama and improv games.

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
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
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 16 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 16 and up, this event is your chance to share your voice.

Eco-Mama

Eco-Mama 101

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join Carissa Thoma of Down to Earth Living for a discussion-based class where we talk about challenges of being sustainable as a parent, and tips and products she recommends. ...

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

Join Carissa Thoma of Down to Earth Living for a discussion-based class where we talk about challenges of being sustainable as a parent, and tips and products she recommends.

Library Closure

All Day
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

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.

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. 

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!

Library Closure

All Day
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
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. 

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 ...

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. 

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 ...

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.