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All Day
Closing

Library Closure

All Day 9/3 - 9/4
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.

9 am
Reservation

Safety

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Safety meeting

10 am
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

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

DART Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Special Event, Storytime
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join representatives from Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) for a special storytime. Enjoy a reading of  “The Bus is for Us” then board a real city bus! Every kid leaves with a bus-themed goodie bag.

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
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.

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

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
Reservation

Safety Meeting

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

safety meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

Growing the Good Life

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Required
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

This Month's Focus:

Epiphytes, sometimes called air plants, are plants that grow upon another plant or object merely for physical support.  They derive moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, water (in marine environments) or from

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.

Early Out Adventures: Make Your Own Ice Cream

1:30pm - 2:30pm
School-Aged
Workshop
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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. 

Activities are flexible to accommodate school travel times – come when you can! Starts at 1:30 pm. This week, join us outside as we get sticky making our own ice cream treat!

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. 

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.

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
Reservation

Individual Reservation

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

PEO Scholarship interview

5 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

GPL Adult Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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. 

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

Friends of the Library Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Other
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Required
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dishes with patron participation. Supplies are provided and registration is required. 

This Month's Focus is Summer Sweet Corn:

Summer is synonymous with sweet corn.  Join us as we celebrate the end of summer with some unique and delicious recipes using sweet corn.

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.