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Library Closure

All Day 4/19 - 4/20
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Grimes Public Library

Poetry Night - Open Mic Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Other, Performance, Special Event
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other, Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Discover the power of words at the Grimes Public Library's Poetry Open Mic Night! Open to ages 18 and up, this event is your chance to share your voice.

Library Closure

All Day 5/10 - 5/11
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Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
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Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

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

Classy Critters with the Blank Park Zoo

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

Is it a mammal? A bird? A reptile? Explore how scientists use shared characteristics to organize animals and how you compare to animals of other classes.

Library Closure

All Day 6/14 - 6/15
Closing
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Grimes Public Library

Worms & Dirt at Brenton Arboretum

10:00am - 10:30am
All Ages
Performance, Special Event
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us at The Brenton Arboretum for a worms & dirt Storytime.  

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.

Independence Day Crafts

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

Library Closure

All Day 7/4 - 7/6
Closing
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Grimes Public Library

Tippi Toes Dance Class

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

ISU Insect Zoo

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

Music and Movement Class with Vibrant Music Academy

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

One of the best ways to set a foundation in music is an immersion of music and movement. This musical education disguised as fun helps your kids keep a steady beat, learn healthy singing and develop rhythm through movement.

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.

Chalk!

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

Library Closure

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Closing
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Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 10/12 - 10/13
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Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day
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Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

11/26/2025 @ 4:00pm - 11/30/2025 @ 8:00pm
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Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

12/31/2025 @ 2:00pm - 01/01/2026 @ 8:00pm
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Grimes Public Library