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Iowa Juneteenth Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. 

Join General Chairperson of Iowa Juneteenth, Dwana Bradley, as we read a story and create a craft that celebrates African American culture and history in Iowa.

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.

Pokemon Play

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other, Special Event
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Event Details:

So you love collecting Pokémon cards but have not played the game yet? Don't miss out on the fun of playing the card game! Join us for a tutorial session to learn how to play. Don't forget to bring your own cards for trading. Snacks available!

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. 

Who's Got Game?

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other

Reduce, Reuse and ReBUILD

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Special Event
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Special Event
Event Details:

Cut, glue, and tape old cereal boxes, tin cans, and other recycled materials to transform them into new creations!

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. 

Books and Cooks: Oatmeal Bites

10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Storytime, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all cooks! Enjoy a food-themed story then make and taste your own kid-approved healthy treat! 

This month we will make oatmeal bites. Registration is required - please note any food allergies at registration.

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. 

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.

Crafty Saturday

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member.  All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new crafting skill.  Open to everyone aged 16+.

Alternating third Saturdays of the month at 2:00pm

 

Library Closure

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Father's Day.

African Drumming and Culture with CulturAll

10:00am - 11:00am
Performance, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Workshop
Event Details:

Join CulturAll ambassador Fonziba Koster to learn about living and drumming in Africa and find your beat on authentic African drums.

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. 

Community Coffee

10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
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.

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.

Check Out What's Cooking

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

Summer is here and it is time to get the grill fired up!  Come learn some great grilling tips, tricks, and recipes.

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.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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 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.

Summer Movies: Ferdinand

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Movie
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for a weekly indoor family friendly movie and popcorn. 

Build a Drone

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special Event, Technology Class
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for our two-part drone series for teens aged 9-18.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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 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.

Kids Play: Garbage and Recycling with MWA

10:00am - 11:00am
Open Play, Storytime
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Open Play, Storytime

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.

Tail Waggin Readers

9:00am - 11:00am
Reading Skills
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Reading Skills
Event Details:

Strengthen your reading skills! Register for 15 minutes of reading aloud and 5 minutes of play with a therapy dog. Your child may bring their own book to read, or come a few minutes early to choose a library book. If your child is able, we encourage them to attend this program on their own. Parents are free to wait in the Library. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Boom! with the Science Center of Iowa

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Performance
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Explore the interactions of pressure, temperature and states of matter to explain why things pop, bang or blow up. Experiment with ultra-cold liquid nitrogen and combustible gases in this spectacular assembly.

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. 

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.

Adulting is Hard: Personal Safety

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Health & Wellness, Special Event, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Growing up can be a real bummer! Learn tips and tricks from certified adults and get hands on experience with life skills that will make adulting a little easier. 

This month we will explore personal safety. Learn about living and driving alone and self-defense. This program is geared for teens aged 13-18.