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Library Closure

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Memorial Day.

Library Closure

9:00am - 12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed until noon for staff to participate in the Governors Day parade.

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.

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. 

Library Closure

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Father's Day.

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.

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.

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Open Play, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Open Play, Workshop
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

The theme for June is Fidgets!

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

9:00am - 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.

Library Closure

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Independence Day.

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.

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.

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.

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Open Play, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Open Play, Workshop
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

The theme for July is pendulums!

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 & Toddler Open Play

9:00am - 12:00pm
Open Play, Special Event
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Open Play, Special Event

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.

Library Closure

All Day 9/1 - 9/2
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Labor Day.

Library Closure

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for staff training. 

Library Closure

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for staff inservice. 

Library Closure

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Veteran's Day.

Library Closure

11/27/2024 @ 4:00pm - 11/29/2024 @ 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Library Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas.

Library Closure

12/31/2024 @ 4:00pm - 01/01/2025 @ 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for New Year's.