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

Baby Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-24 months, 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.

Reservation

Nutrition

9:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Nutrition team planning.

10 am
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: Storytime 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: Storytime 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.

Books & Cooks: Muffin in a Mug

10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime, Workshop
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Storytime, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Calling all cooks! Enjoy a food-themed story then make and taste your own kid-approved healthy treat! 

This month we will make muffins in a mug!

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.

11 am
12 pm
Reservation

Reserved for Youth

12:00pm - 4:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Purpose of Meeting

VR

1 pm
Reservation

McQuide

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Grade, study, homework

Reservation

Study room

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Study and writing paper for grad school finals

Reservation

Troop 1837 Meeting

1:45pm - 3:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Junior Girl Scout Troop Meeting. A member of The Symphony will be bringing instruments to help us work on our music badge.

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

Food Science

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Workshop
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Try your hand at simple food-based science experiments, complete with lab coats, goggles, taste testing and more!

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

Study Room

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

Study

Reservation

Mcquide

3:00pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Grade, study, homework

Reservation

German Lessons

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

German tutoring lessons

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

After School at the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Play
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Open Play

The Library is a great place to go after school any day, but especially on Mondays and Fridays! Start and end the school week in our meeting rooms creating with our makerspace, gaming with our VR headset, playing with our board games, or simply hanging with your friends. Snacks and additional activities may be available while supplies last. 

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

Study Room 3

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Personal Meeting. 

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

Adulting is Hard: Kitchen Basics 101

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Growing up can be a real bummer! Learn tips and tricks from certified adults and get hands on experience with life skills that will make adulting a little easier. 

This month we will explore kitchen basics like how to use cooking equipment properly and how to adjust recipes according to your supplies and pantry items.  Then put your learning to the test by making a simple meal for 1!  This program

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.

Reservation

Studying

4:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Studying

Reservation

McQuide

4:45pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Grading, study, homework

5 pm
Reservation

Mrs.

5:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

To study and grade

Reservation

Study Room 3

5:15pm - 7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Personal Meeting. 

Reservation

McQuide

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Stude, homework, grade

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: Storytime 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

Room Reservation

6:45pm - 7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

study

Reservation

studying

6:00pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Studying

Reservation

Ethan & Brian

6:00pm - 7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Play board games.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literary Trivia

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Other, Special Event
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

February is Love Your Library month!

Come show off how much you love literature at our after hours Literary Trivia Event!  Form a team of up to four people to try and win prizes and bragging rights!