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9 am
Reservation

Zoom meeting

9:45am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

zoom meeting 

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

Tail Waggin' Readers

9:00am - 11:00am
School-Aged
Reading Skills
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. 

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

Community Coffee

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Other
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

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.

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

Kids Play: Farm Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Open Play, 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: Open Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-5. This month join, us for all things farm: tractors, animals, corn, and more!

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
Reservation

Personal reservation

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

Personal Use

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafty Saturday - Intro to Iris Folding

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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+.

Participants will learn the basics of Iris folding and will create a heart-shaped design.

3 pm
Reservation

Girl Scouts

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

Girl Scouts

Reservation

German Tutoring

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

Tutoring

4 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesdays: Tile Coasters

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us once a month for hands-on crafts and activities for teens aged 9-18. This month, design your own marbled coaster with sharpies and rubbing alcohol. 

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

St Boniface Faith Formation

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

Faith formation Class

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

Postponed Pokémon Play

4:30pm - 6:00pm
School-Aged, Teens
Workshop
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Pokemon Play has been postponed until Thursday, October 19th @4:30pm

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

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

Tutoring

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

Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
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.