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Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Open Play, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Open Play, Workshop
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

The theme for April is mad libs!...

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. 

Friends & Family CPR

5:30pm - 7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
Teach friends and family CPR. ...

Storytime and Early Speech Screenings

10:00am - 11:00am
Open Play, Performance, Storytime
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Open Play, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:
Join speech-language pathologists from Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center in Johnston for an interactive storytime followed by free early speech and language screenings....

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.

language

1:15pm - 2:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting
language lessons...

After School at the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Play
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Open Play

The Library is a great place to go after school any day, but especially on Mondays and Fridays! Start and end the school week in our meeting rooms creating with our makerspace, gaming with our VR headset, playing with our board games, or simply hanging with your friends. Snacks and additional activities may be available while supplies last. 

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. 

Teen Volunteer Morning

9:00am - 12:00pm
Special Event
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Teens looking to gain some volunteer hours before the end of the school year are welcome to join anytime between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm to work on a variety of volunteer projects. Independent volunteering during the summer months is reserved for teens ...

Quiet study time

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting
Need a quiet place to study...

Curious Learners Meet-Up

2:45pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting
This meet-up is for bright and curious learners in the area from ages 5 to 12 to have a place to meet and make new friends. There will be games, puzzles, and Legos set up in different stations so children can participate in the activities of their ch...

Girl Scout Troop 1837

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
Working on Bronze Award in committees....

study of yoga

1:00pm - 4:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting
study of yoga...

Girl Scouts

9:00am - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
offsite team meeting...

After School at the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Play
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Open Play

The Library is a great place to go after school any day, but especially on Mondays and Fridays! Start and end the school week in our meeting rooms creating with our makerspace, gaming with our VR headset, playing with our board games, or simply hanging with your friends. Snacks and additional activities may be available while supplies last. 

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. 

CR HOA Board Mtg

6:15pm - 7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
Chevalia Run Board Meeting...

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 and Toddler Open Play

9:00am - 12:00pm
Open Play
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
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.

Tutoring

5:00pm - 6:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting
Tutoring...

Decorah Tour

11:00am - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting
Library...

Young Entrepreneurs Workshop

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
To provide a framework for young entrepreneurs to build a business plan for participating in markets, such as the Grimes Farmer's & Community Market....

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

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. 

Study of yoga

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting
study of yoga...