Upcoming Events

Summitcreek Staff Meeting

9:00am–5:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Purpose of Meeting

Weekly Meeting ; They are without a building for a month

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

5:00pm–8:00pm

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Satellite Voting

9:00am–5:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Purpose of Meeting

Voting

Women’s Bible Dtudy

12:45pm–3:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

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 A

Purpose of Meeting

Employee Engagement Committee

Library Closure

All Day 5/23–5/25

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Summitcreek Staff Meeting

9:00am–5:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Purpose of Meeting

Weekly Meeting ; They are without a building for a month

State Library of Iowa Roundtable

9:00am–1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Purpose of Meeting

State Library of Iowa Roundtable Discussion

Food Truck Fest

4:30pm–7:30pm

All Ages

Community Event

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Parking Lot

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Event

Event Details:

Enjoy dinner at the library! Food trucks will be located outside the library with food and drinks available for purchase.

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.

Summitcreek Building Meeting

9:00am–1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Purpose of Meeting

Building Meeting ; They are without a building for a month

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

Growing the Good Life

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults

Other, Workshop

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

This Month's Topic: Beaded Dragonflies

We will get creative in this workshop as we make a beaded dragon fly for our potted plants.

Dollar Dine-In

3:00pm–4:00pm

Teens, Adults

Health & Wellness

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Looking for some summer meals that won't break the bank? Join us at the library as we explore cost-effective courses sourced from dollar stores.

Pack 172 - Advancement

3:15pm–4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Purpose of Meeting

Cub scouts receive their rank patches and awards. No food will be served.

Reserved for Summer Reading

All Day 6/1–7/31

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Purpose of Meeting

Room is reserved for library Summer Reading Use.

Family Night: Bird Feeders

6:00pm–6:30pm

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

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime.

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.

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.

Blessman Sewing Group

9:45am–3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

To make personal hygiene kits to ship to South Africa.

Adult Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm

Adults

Book Club

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.

Book this month: The Book of Lost Hours by Wally Lamb

About the book:

Friends of the Grimes Public Library

6:00pm–8:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

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.

Summer Movies

1:00pm–3:00pm

All Ages

Movie

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

PG movies and popcorn on Wednesdays!

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.

DSMALONGARMGROUP

5:00pm–7:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Purpose of Meeting

Longarm quilting education and sharing of quilts and techniques

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