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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, March 3, 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.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, March 3, 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.

Blessman Sewing Group

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:45am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To make personal hygiene kits that will be shipped to South Africa

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

To make personal hygiene kits that will be shipped to South Africa

Practice Presentation

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room 5 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Practicing giving a presentation to friend and bouncing ideas around.

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

Practicing giving a presentation to friend and bouncing ideas around.

Study

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Study Room 3 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Study

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

Study

Jen Interview

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Study Room 3 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Interview - online

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

Interview - online

March 3 Book Club

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Club:

Multiple copies of the month's book are available to check out at the circulation desk or the drive-through.  This book club is for ages 18+ and no registration is required.&n...

Book this month:  My Name is Emilia Del Valle by Isabel Allende

About the book:

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Multiple copies of the month's book are available to check out at the circulation desk or the drive-through.  This book club is for ages 18+ and no registration is required. 

Book this month:  My Name is Emilia Del Valle by Isabel Allende

About the book:

Dave

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 5 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

chess instruction

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

chess instruction

Friends of the Grimes Public Library

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

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

Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 171 Leader Meeting

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Plan scout activities

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

Plan scout activities

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

EA meeting

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:15am - 1:45pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Access team collaboration

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

Early Access team collaboration

A school bus

Early Out

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Early Out:

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room ...

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

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 

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. 

IE Speech Practice

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

practice for individual event speech

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

practice for individual event speech

St Boniface

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Faith formation

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

Faith formation

DSM Area Longarm Quilters

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Longarm quilting education

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

Longarm quilting education

Heritage Elementary PTO

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Heritage Elementary PTO Meeting

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

Heritage Elementary PTO Meeting

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Thursday, March 5, 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.

Cole, George, Lanae CFI

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Job search

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

Job search

Grimes Area Democrats Monthly Meeting

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly community meeting

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

Monthly community meeting

March 2026 Gene

Genealogy 101 (Part 2 of 3)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a hands-on, three-part series designed to help you uncover your family’s history.  Learn how to begin your research, organize information, and use free online resources.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on, three-part series designed to help you uncover your family’s history.  Learn how to begin your research, organize information, and use free online resources.

Change Management Planning

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Change Management planning meeting.

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

Change Management planning meeting.

the words "kids play" with multicolored squiggles and toys

Kids Play: Rainbows & Sunshine

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, 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.

Homeschool Co-op

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Homeschool Meeting

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

Homeschool Meeting