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

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. 

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

Bring Your Own Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Book Club
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Interested in the idea of a book club but uninterested in being told what to read? Our Bring Your Own Book Club is the perfect opportunity to share about what you've been reading and hear about what others are reading.  Library staff will guide the discussion but attendees are encouraged to come ready to share about what they've been reading and watching lately. Meetings are held over the lunch hour, so feel free to bring something to eat!

Fourth Wednesday of the month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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

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.

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: Spooky Sensory Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Open Play, Storytime
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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.  Join us this month as we celebrate the spooky season with some Halloween-based sensory play!

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

Quilt

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

work on quilt

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

Early Out Adventures: Pumpkin Painting

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. 

This week, paint your own pumpkin. Dress for paint!

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
Reservation

Girl Scout

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

Monthly Meeting

Reservation

CultureAll

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

Planning meeting

4 pm
Reservation

Calvin Schlak

4:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

mock trial practice

Reservation

Faith Formation

4:15pm - 5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Religious Ed for 4-5 graders from st Boniface

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

Pokemon 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:

So you love collecting Pokémon cards but have not played the game yet?  Don't miss out on the fun of playing the card game!  Join us for a tutorial session to learn how to play.  Don't forget to bring your own cards for tr

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. 

Library Use

4:30pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Zombies! After Hours

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Special Event
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room and Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us after the Library has closed for a brain munching party! Pizza and drinks will be provided.  Parents can drop off at 4:30 pm and pick up at 6:30 pm. Registration required.

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

Library Board Meeting

5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Other
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Reservation

Tutoring

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

Reservation

Kennybrook HOA Meeting

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

HOA Meeting