Jan 9 2025 Thu University of Iowa MFP team meeting 9:30am - 3:30pm Jan 9 2025 Thu University of Iowa MFP team meeting 9:30am - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Grant team monthly meeting
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Reading Skills, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Reading Skills, Storytime Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Reading Skills, 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Who's Got Game 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens, Adults Other This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Who's Got Game 5:30pm - 6:30pm Other Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Other Come and learn how to play a board or card game from our collection or join in with a tabletop role-playing game. Sessions will vary between learning new games and participating in an ongoing game series. Each program will be a little different depending on the library staff running the program and the chosen game. Check out our calendar to stay up-to-date with each program's focus.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Enneagram 101 9:30am - 11:00am Adults Health & Wellness Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Enneagram 101 9:30am - 11:00am Health & Wellness Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Enneagram curious? Join us for this Enneagram 101 class to learn about the 3 Core Motivators and 9 Enneagram Types.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Family Basket Weaving 10:00am - 11:00am All Ages Arts & Crafts, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Family Basket Weaving 10:00am - 11:00am Arts & Crafts, Workshop Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Event Details: Learn how to make your own hand-woven basket. 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Family Night: Guacamole 6:00pm - 6:30pm All Ages Other, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Family Night: Guacamole 6:00pm - 6:30pm Other, Workshop Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other, Workshop Event Details: Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. Join us today as we make guacamole! 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.
Jan 13 2025 Mon Heritage PTO Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Jan 13 2025 Mon Heritage PTO Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Heritage PTO Planning
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Baby Storytime 9:00am - 9:30am Birth to Pre-K Reading Skills, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Baby Storytime 9:00am - 9:30am Reading Skills, Storytime Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Reading Skills, 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Open Play 9:30am - 12:00pm Birth to Pre-K Open Play This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Open Play 9:30am - 12:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Reading Skills, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Reading Skills, Storytime Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Reading Skills, 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.
This event is in the "School-Aged" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Early Out 1:00pm - 3:00pm School-Aged, Teens Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other This event is in the "School-Aged" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Early Out 1:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Reading Skills, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Reading Skills, Storytime Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Reading Skills, 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu New Year, New You with Open Book Speakers from CulturALL 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Other This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu New Year, New You with Open Book Speakers from CulturALL 6:00pm - 7:00pm Other Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us for two separate sessions with unique Open Books presented by CulturALL.
This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Mosaic Art 1:00pm - 2:00pm School-Aged Arts & Crafts This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Mosaic Art 1:00pm - 2:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Explore different art and craft styles at the Library on DC-G no school days. 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat All About Trees with Brenton Arboretum 10:00am - 11:00am All Ages Performance This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat All About Trees with Brenton Arboretum 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 The Brenton Arboretum to explore, learn, and craft all about trees. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Who's Got Game : Saturday Edition 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens, Adults Other This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Who's Got Game : Saturday Edition 10:00am - 12:00pm Other Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Come and learn how to play a board or card game from our collection or join in with a tabletop role-playing game. Sessions will vary between learning new games and participating in an ongoing game series. Each program will be a little different depending on the library staff running the program and the chosen game. Check out our calendar to stay up-to-date with each program's focus. Please arrive close to 10:00am so everyone can learn the rules and play together.Open to ages 16+, younger if accompanied by a parent.
Jan 19 2025 Sun Grimes Clover Kids 3:30pm - 4:30pm Jan 19 2025 Sun Grimes Clover Kids 3:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting for Grimes Clover Kids, grades K-2
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Baby Storytime 9:00am - 9:30am Birth to Pre-K Reading Skills, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Baby Storytime 9:00am - 9:30am Reading Skills, Storytime Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Reading Skills, 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Open Play 9:30am - 12:00pm Birth to Pre-K Open Play This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Open Play 9:30am - 12:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Teen Tuesday: Lino Cuts 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Teen Tuesday: Lino Cuts 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month. Join us as we learn the technique and art of Lino-cuts. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Check Out What's Cooking at the Library 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Health & Wellness Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Check Out What's Cooking at the Library 6:30pm - 7:30pm Health & Wellness Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 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. 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Reading Skills, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Reading Skills, Storytime Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Reading Skills, 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.
This event is in the "School-Aged" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Early Out 1:00pm - 3:00pm School-Aged, Teens Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other This event is in the "School-Aged" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Early Out 1:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Reading Skills, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Reading Skills, Storytime Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Reading Skills, 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.