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

Baby and Toddler Open Play

9:00am - 12:00pm
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

Unstructured time for children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory items. All toys will be age appropriate for ages 0-3 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.

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

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

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

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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 "School-Aged" group.

Tie Your Shoes Bootcamp

10:00am - 11:00am
Workshop
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Shoelaces got you in a knot? Join us for crafts, group activities, and of course, practice tying your shoes! Every kid leaves with a new pair of laces! Registration 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. 

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Activities and/or crafts for school-aged kids during early dismissals. Activities start at 1:30 pm but are flexible to accommodate school travel times – come when you can! 

This week, learn to code with Cubetto Coding Robots!

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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hooks & Needles

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide supplies for you to use. We ask that more established crocheters and knitters bring their own supplies if able. 

3 pm
Reservation

Girl Scout Meeting

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

Girl Scout Meeting

Reservation

German Lessons

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

German language lessons

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

GPL Adult Book Club

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

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. 

We will be reading This Is How It Always Is: A Novel  by Laurie Frankel

Copies of the book can be checked out at the circulation desk.

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: 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 "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Library Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library - Winter Squash

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Health & Wellness
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. 

Usually harvested in the late summer or early fall, these hardy vegetables have a thick skin and will keep well through the cold winter months.  In this session, we will take a look at some sweet and savory recipes that use winter squash.

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.