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

Baby Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
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.

Reservation

work

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting
work...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Morning

9:00am - 12:00pm
Special Event
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Teens looking to gain some volunteer hours before the end of the school year are welcome to join anytime between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm to work on a variety of volunteer projects. Independent volunteering during the summer months is reserved for teens ...
10 am
Reservation

Work

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting
work...
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
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
Storytime
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
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 and Early Speech Screenings

10:00am - 11:00am
Open Play, Performance, Storytime
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Open Play, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:
Join speech-language pathologists from Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center in Johnston for an interactive storytime followed by free early speech and language screenings....

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.

11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bring Your Own Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Interested in the idea of a book club but uninterested in being told what to read? Our Bring Your Own Book Club is the perfect opportunity to share about what you've been reading and hear about what others are reading.  Library staff will guide the discussion but attendees are encouraged to come ready to share about what they've been reading and watching lately. Meetings are held over the lunch hour, so feel free to bring something to eat!

Fourth Wednesday of the month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Reservation

Reservation

12:15pm - 2:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting
Work ...
1 pm
Reservation

Katie Study

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting
Study Time...
Reservation

Erin O'Connell- Girl Scout Troop 1837

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
Troop 1837 is working on our Bronze Award. We need a space to plan and implement the work. Our current idea is to work with Fionn to create a library program....
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.

Repulsive Reactions

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:
Our human bodies are amazing, but they also produce some gross things through normal body functions.  Come to the library during this no-school day to explore and learn about some of the repulsive reactions from your own body including spit, sno...

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

Amy L.

1:15pm - 2:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting
ESL study...
Reservation

PF Final Exam

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting
Taking the proctored final Penn Foster exam....
Reservation

language

1:15pm - 2:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting
language lessons...
2 pm
Reservation

Language Lesson

2:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting
German Lessons...
Reservation

Curious Learners Meet-Up

2:45pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting
This meet-up is for bright and curious learners in the area from ages 5 to 12 to have a place to meet and make new friends. There will be games, puzzles, and Legos set up in different stations so children can participate in the activities of their ch...
3 pm
Reservation

Katie Study

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

Girl Scouts

3:00pm - 4:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
girl scout meeting ...
Reservation

Katie J.

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting
Work ...
Reservation

Language Lesson

3:30pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting
Language Lesson...
Reservation

Meeting with Telligen

3:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting
Business Meeting...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Reading Buddies Volunteers

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Reading Skills, Special Event
Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Reading Skills, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:
Buddy-up with an elementary-aged reader while earning volunteer hours. Volunteers may read aloud or take turns reading aloud with an early reader to help improve their reading skills. Volunteers must be 12-17 years of age and register online to parti...

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

PF Final Exam

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting
Taking the proctored final Penn Foster exam....
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

After School at the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Play
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Open Play

The Library is a great place to go after school any day, but especially on Mondays and Fridays! Start and end the school week in our meeting rooms creating with our makerspace, gaming with our VR headset, playing with our board games, or simply hanging with your friends. Snacks and additional activities may be available while supplies last. 

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. 

4 pm
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.

Reading Buddies

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Skills, Special Event
Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Program Type: Reading Skills, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Buddy-up with a teen volunteer reader! Kids may read aloud or be read to help improve their reading skills. Registration required. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Hot Dog Event

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Event
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:
A new Library? Hot dog! Join us for a free hot dog dinner outside the Library. Food provided by Fareway. Free will donation to the Friends of the Grimes Public Library encouraged....

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 "School-Aged" group.

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 April is mad libs!...

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. 

5 pm
Reservation

Tutoring

5:00pm - 6:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting
Tutoring...
Reservation

Friends & Family CPR

5:30pm - 7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
Teach friends and family CPR. ...
6 pm
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
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 "Adults" group.

Poetry Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
This program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more.  Whether you are a poet yourself of just like to learn, this program will be perfect ...