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April Crafty Saturday 2026

Crafty Saturday - Make & Take Pick-up

All Day 4/15 - 4/22
Lobby at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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...

Because Jana will be gone on the day of the April Crafty Saturday, this time it will be a Make & Take!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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+.

Because Jana will be gone on the day of the April Crafty Saturday, this time it will be a Make & Take!

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D 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: Meeting Room C/D
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.

Artist Reception

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Artist Reception

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

Artist Reception

Mara Working

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 3 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Working

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Working

National Library Week Tiny Art Gallery

Tiny Art Gallery

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
Art Display Space at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Art Display Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

Ryan Wolf

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

D&D

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

D&D

John’s Development

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 2 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Reading

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Reading

Pack 172 - Den Meetings

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Den meetings for 6 cub scout dens.

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

Den meetings for 6 cub scout dens.

Moments of Mindfulness A Guided Meditation Series

Moments of Mindfulness

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Grimes Public Library for a session of guided meditation led by a trained community member.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Grimes Public Library for a session of guided meditation led by a trained community member.

Kelly Cocks- IVRS

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 5 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Iowa vocational rehabilitation meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Iowa vocational rehabilitation meeting

Tutoring

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tutoring

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Family Night

Family Night: Portraits

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play
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, Open Play

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. 

Heritage Elementary PTO

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Heritage Elementary PTO - Monthly Meeting

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

Heritage Elementary PTO - Monthly Meeting

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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.

Data & Analytics Commitments

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Casey's Data & Analytics Fiscal Year Planning

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

Casey's Data & Analytics Fiscal Year Planning

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D 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: Meeting Room C/D
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.

CultureALL

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

planning session

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

planning session

American Heart Association

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

CPR

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

CPR

Tutoring

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 5 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tutoring

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

St Peter Meeting

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Planning meeting for St Peter Committee.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Planning meeting for St Peter Committee.

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
April 2026 COWC

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C/D 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...

Mushrooms come in many different shapes, sizes and textures.  Learn about fungi and ways to cook with it. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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. 

Mushrooms come in many different shapes, sizes and textures.  Learn about fungi and ways to cook with it. 

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.

Chevalia Run HOA

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

HOA Board meeting

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

HOA Board meeting

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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.