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9 am
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group

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.

Reservation

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 that will be shipped to South Africa

Reservation

Change Management Planning

9:00am–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Change Management planning meeting.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Craft & Play: Shapes & Colors

9:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Open Play
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Open Play

Simple seasonal crafts and play designed for families to explore on their own. Designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome. No registration is required. 

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. 

10 am
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group

Kids Play: Rainbows & Sunshine

10:00am–11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Arts & Crafts, Open Play
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play

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.

Reservation

Homeschool Co-op

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Homeschool Meeting

11 am
Reservation

EA meeting

11:15am–1:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Early Access team collaboration

12 pm
Reservation

Practice Presentation

12:00pm–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Practicing giving a presentation to friend and bouncing ideas around.

Reservation

Library Use

12:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Library use.

1 pm
Reservation

Ryan Wolf

1:00pm–3:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Playing a game

Reservation

Room Reservation

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Room Use

Reservation

Ellen - Comp & Benefits Test

1:45pm–3:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

I will be taking an online test.

Reservation

Study

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Study

This event is in the "School-Aged" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Early Out

1:00pm–3:00pm
School-Aged, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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. 

Reservation

Library Use

1:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Change Management

2 pm
Reservation

Diane Steele

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Workshop to teach how to consign

Reservation

IE Speech Practice

2:00pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

practice for individual event speech

Reservation

Cole, George, Lanae CFI

2:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Job search

3 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Moments of Mindfulness

3:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Grimes Public Library for a session of guided meditation led by a trained community member.

Reservation

Grimes Clover Kids

3:30pm–4:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Purpose of Meeting

Grimes Clover Kids

4 pm
Reservation

Tutoring

4:15pm–5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Reservation

St Boniface

4:30pm–5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Faith formation

5 pm
Reservation

American Legion Meeting

5:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly American Legion Meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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:  My Name is Emilia Del Valle by Isabel Allende

About the book:

Reservation

Dave

5:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

chess instruction

Reservation

DSM Area Longarm Quilters

5:30pm–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

Reservation

Grimes Area Democrats Monthly Meeting

5:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly community meeting

6 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Night: Yarn Art

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
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 tonight to make different types of crafts out of yarn!

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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly DCG Education Foundation Events Planning Committee Meeting

Reservation

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 D
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

Reservation

Cub Scout Pack 171 Leader Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Plan scout activities

Reservation

Heritage Elementary PTO

6:00pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Heritage Elementary PTO Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy 101 (Part 2 of 3)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on, three-part series designed to help you uncover your family’s history.  Learn how to begin your research, organize information, and use free online resources.