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Craft & Play: Snowflake Crafts

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Saturday Craft & Play:

Simple seasonal crafts and play designed for families to explore on their own. Designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome. No registration is r...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Simple seasonal crafts and play designed for families to explore on their own. Designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome. No registration is required. 

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. 

Jan 17 puzzle race

Team Puzzle Race

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Do you enjoy putting together puzzles?  Get a team of four together to compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.  

Registration Required. (ONLY REGISTER 1 PERSON PER TEAM)

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

Do you enjoy putting together puzzles?  Get a team of four together to compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.  

Registration Required. (ONLY REGISTER 1 PERSON PER TEAM)

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.

Katie’s Study

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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

OConnor-Aldrich Meeting

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Need to have a meeting in a location that is central to everyone.

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

Need to have a meeting in a location that is central to everyone.

Quilting Discussion

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Study Room 2 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Quilting Discussion

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

Quilting Discussion

Katie’s Study

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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

McQuide

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Grade, plan

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

Grade, plan

Interest Meeting

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Share new non-profit educational option coming to Grimes next school year.

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

Share new non-profit educational option coming to Grimes next school year.

Mcquide

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Grade, plan

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

Grade, plan

Grimes Clover Kids

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Meeting

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

Monthly Meeting

Library Closure

All Day 1/18 - 1/19
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 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, January 20, 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.

Dana McNamara

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Study Room 3 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Career Planning Meeting

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

Monthly Career Planning Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Women’s Bible Study

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

Women’s Bible Study

Homeschool Group

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Homeschool group meeting

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

Homeschool group meeting

AHA

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

CPR Certification

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

CPR Certification

Tutoring

Tuesday, January 20, 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

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Jan 20 COWC

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C 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...

Pasta can be hearty and cozy during the winter months.  We will take a look at some easy and versatile recipes using noodles.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
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. 

Pasta can be hearty and cozy during the winter months.  We will take a look at some easy and versatile recipes using noodles.

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.

IE Speech Practice

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meet with DCG high school students for Individual Event Speech practice.

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

Meet with DCG high school students for Individual Event Speech practice.

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

A school bus

Early Out

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Aged
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
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. 

Focus & Finish

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Gathering of Des Moines Area Quilters Guild Members to Focus on and Finish small projects.

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

Gathering of Des Moines Area Quilters Guild Members to Focus on and Finish small projects.