Upcoming Events

Name: Baby Storytime
Start: 2024-07-30T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-07-30T09:30:00-05:00
Location: Grimes Public Library

Featured Events

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am

Storytime Room at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Birth to Pre-K

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

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.

Hooks and Needles

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide supplies for you to use. We ask that more established crocheters and knitters bring their own supplies if able.

A picture of a latte and some coffee beans

Community Coffee

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

2nd Floor Fireplace at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Patrons are encouraged to come and go as their schedule allows during these unstructured morning gatherings at the Library. The Library provides coffee, games, newspapers, and more for patrons to enjoy during this leisurely time at the library.

Offered First and Third Monday of each month.

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

This month's book is West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other, Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice.

Adding a bird bath to your yard adds interest to your garden and benefits the birds.

Color Me Calm

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Event Details:

Needing a space to relax and scratch that creative itch? Whether you prefer coloring inside or outside the lines, this is the perfect outlet for you. This unguided program allows you to drop in and out at your convenience.

Community Coffee

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

2nd Floor Fireplace at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Offered First and Third Monday of each month.

Check Out What's Cooking

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 16

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.

August is a wonderful time to enjoy all of the amazing tomatoes and peppers that are in season. In this session, we will mix up a variety of salsas to enjoy. Participants will use garden fresh produce and mix up their own unique salsa

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.

Poetry Night

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

This program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more.

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Baby & Toddler Open Play

9:00am - 12:00pm

Open Play, Special Event

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Open Play, Special Event

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.

Deitrick

9:00am - 10:00am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 5

Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Lichty Tutor

9:45am - 10:45am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 3

Purpose of Meeting

Tutor

Tippi Toes Dance Class

10:00am - 11:00am

Performance

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

Tippi Toes' exciting, high energy dance classes are the perfect opportunity for kids to try something new while having a blast and burning some energy! Any child between the ages 2-6 can participate.

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.

Summer Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 4

Purpose of Meeting

Summer Tutoring

CultureALL Professional Development

10:30am - 12:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

Business meeting to create project plan relating to work at CultureALL.

Summer Tutoring

12:00pm - 2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 4

Purpose of Meeting

Summer Tutoring

Barb Shutt

4:15pm - 5:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 3

Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

James

6:15pm - 7:45pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 2

Purpose of Meeting

Study

Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Storytime

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

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.

Baby Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am

Storytime

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

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.

Deitrick

9:00am - 10:00am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 5

Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Henle Latin Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

Latin Workshop for parents and students

Tutor - Bri Koulback

11:00am - 1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 4

Purpose of Meeting

Tutor

Amy

1:15pm - 2:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 3

Purpose of Meeting

ESL tutoring

Barb Shutt

4:15pm - 5:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 3

Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Chris and Ashley

6:30pm - 7:45pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 2

Purpose of Meeting

Studying

Summer Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 3

Purpose of Meeting

Summer Tutoring

12:00pm - 2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 3

Purpose of Meeting

Summer Tutoring

KWagner Meeting

1:30pm - 3:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 2

Purpose of Meeting

Planning meeting

Food Truck Fest

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Event, Special Event

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Parking Lot

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Event, Special Event

Event Details:

Enjoy dinner at the Library! Food trucks will be located outside the Library with food and drinks available for purchase. Enjoy face painting, balloon tying, bounce houses and more provided by the Friends of the Grimes Public Library.

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.

Tutor - Bri Koulback

11:00am - 1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 4

Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Lichty Tutor

9:45am - 10:45am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 3

Purpose of Meeting

Tutor

Hooks and Needles

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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