Upcoming Events

Early Out

1:00pm–3:00pm

School-Aged

Arts & Crafts

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.

Individual Speech Practice

2:00pm–3:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 4

Purpose of Meeting

Individual Speech Practice

Silent Book Club

6:30pm–8:00pm

Adults

Book Club

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Looking for a cozy space to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Johnston and Grimes Public Libraries at Silent Book Club! Unlike traditional book clubs, there's no required reading, just bring whatever you’re currently enjoying.

FHI Meeting

9:30am–11:30am

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 4

Purpose of Meeting

Conduct business

Storytime

10:00am–10:30am

Birth to Pre-K

Storytime

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.

Study

12:45pm–2:45pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 5

Purpose of Meeting

Study

Women’s Bible Study

12:45pm–3:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

City of Grimes EEC

1:00pm–2:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Purpose of Meeting

Employee Engagement Committee

Interest Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

To inform people about our non-profit Classical homeschool community starting in the Fall of 2026.

Craft & Play: All About Balance

9:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Arts & Crafts, Open Play

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open 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 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.

DMC Lego Club

10:00am–12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Purpose of Meeting

DMC Lego Club

Homeschool Dad's and Kids Activity

2:00pm–4:45pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room D

Purpose of Meeting

Dads and children of homeschooling group are meeting to do some team building activities.

Kid's Program

1:00pm–4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Purpose of Meeting

We are part of non-profit and we wanted to reserve some space for kid's ethnic performance.

Study Room 4

1:30pm–3:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 4

Purpose of Meeting

online coursework

Cub Scouts Pack 172 - Crossover Ceremony

3:15pm–4:45pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Purpose of Meeting

Ceremony for the oldest scouts to graduate Cub Scouts and bridge over to Scouting America.

Homeschool Meeting

2:00pm–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 4

Purpose of Meeting

Homeschool Meeting

Tutoring

4:15pm–5:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 5

Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Family Night: All About Balance

6:00pm–6:30pm

Birth to Pre-K

Open Play

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: 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.

Baby Storytime

9:00am–9:30am

Birth to Pre-K

Storytime

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

9:30am–12:00pm

Birth to Pre-K

Open Play

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.

Homeschool Group

2:30pm–4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

Homeschool group meeting

Tutoring

5:00pm–6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 5

Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Rubik's Cubing Workshop

5:00pm–6:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Purpose of Meeting

Rubik's Cubing Workshop for kids of Des Moines Christian School.

Storytime

10:00am–10:30am

Birth to Pre-K

Storytime

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.

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