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Closing

Library Closure

All Day
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.
9 am

Tail Waggin' Readers

9:00am - 11:00am
School-Aged
Reading Skills
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room and Conference Room
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Reading Skills
Event Details:

Strengthen your reading skills! 15 minutes of reading aloud and 5 minutes of play with our therapy dogs, Liesl and Jessie.  This event is limited to one child at a time.  Call the library to reserve your spot.

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

Community Coffee

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Other
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other

Patrons are encouraged to come and go as their schedule allows during these unstructured morning gatherings at the Library. The Library provides coffee, games, newspapers, and more for patrons to enjoy during this leisurely time at the library.

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.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting 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.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

Crafty Saturday

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member.  All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new crafting skill.  Open to everyone aged 16+.
3 pm
4 pm

Teen Tuesday: Terrarium in a Jar

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the Library as we make our very own terrarium in a jar! This program is geared toward our tween and teen patrons (9-18).

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
6 pm

Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, books, and activities. Our storytimes are designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is encouraged 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

Racoon Valley Girl Scouts

6:30pm - 7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Girl Scout Leader Meeting