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Large Meeting Room Reserved For Summer Reading Program Usage

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Other
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Program Type: Other
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

Strengthen your reading skills! Register for 15 minutes of reading aloud and 5 minutes of play with a therapy dog. Your child may bring their own book to read or come a few minutes early to choose a library book. If your child is able, we encourage them to attend this program on their own. Parents are free to wait in the Library. 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

Habitat Heroes with Blank Park Zoo

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Performance
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Explore different habitats and learn about the endangered animals that live there. Discover how small actions can make big impacts on the wild in this 60 minute program with a Blank Park Zoo educator.

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
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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.

Kids Play - Sensory Shenanigans

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Open Play
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Open Play
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for a sensory playday! We will have a variety of sensory-based activities and crafts available, including taste-safe playdough, sand, and slime, as well as various sensory bins. 

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: 0
Event Details:

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+.

This month we will be getting ready for Independence Day by making stars for your front door using wood paint sticks and decoupaging American flag napkins onto them.
3 pm
4 pm

Teen Tuesdays: Edible Candy Crafts

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 learn how to make edible candy art! This program is geared toward our tween and teen patrons (9-18).

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.
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

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.