Upcoming Events

Filters
Age Group

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.

Drawing with Scissors

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your creative side and create a collage inspired by famous artist Henri Matisse

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.

Who's Got Game?

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

Kids Play: Water and Bubbles

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

Growing the Good Life

11:30am - 12:30pm
Other, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Come learn about some great smelling plants to add to your gardens and how they can benefit your health.

Quidditch Practice

10:00am - 11:00am
Special Event
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Help us kick off Harry Potter week with a Quidditch practice. Race on your broom, toss the quaffle, and break open the golden snitch pinata! This event will be held outside in the grass west of the library.

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. 

Kick up your grilled cheese game by learning what else you can put into your basic ooey gooey grilled cheese sandwiches to make them gourmet.

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.

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.

Teen Harry Potter Birthday Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Other, Special Event
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us as the Library closes for a Harry Potter (early) Birthday Party! Pizza and drinks will be provided. Parents can drop off at 5pm and pick up at 7pm. A parent or guardian must be present at pickup. Registration required.

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.

Books and Cooks: Butterbeer Pancakes

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 butterbeer pancakes. 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.

Who's Got Game?

10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come learn how to play some of the new games in our board game collection!

Each month we will feature at least one board or card game geared towards older teens and adults.  

 

 

Ages 16+

Harry Potter Trivia Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Other, Special Event
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Muggles and Wizards of all ages are invited to come share their knowledge of all things Harry Potter in an after-hours team trivia contest! Teams may have up to 6 participants.  Each team must have at least one person over the age of 16.

STOMP CHOMP ROAR

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

Join Dinosaur Ranger Anthony for the ultimate dinosaur day. This 40 minute show is followed by pictures with Paleo the baby Spinosaurus, tons of replica fossils, & so much more.

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.