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

Baby Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
Birth to Pre-K
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

work

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

work

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Morning

9:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Special Event
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: Special Event
Event Details:

Teens looking to gain some volunteer hours before the end of the school year are welcome to join anytime between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm to work on a variety of volunteer projects.

10 am
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Work

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

work

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: 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
Birth to Pre-K
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 and Early Speech Screenings

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Open Play, Performance, Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Open Play, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Join speech-language pathologists from Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center in Johnston for an interactive storytime followed by free early speech and language screenings.

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

Quiet study time

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Need a quiet place to study

11 am
Reservation

Crossing Townhome Neighborhood Meeting

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Neighborhood Meeting

12 pm
Reservation

Reservation

12:15pm - 2:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Work

Reservation

Mcquide

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Read, study, grade

1 pm
Reservation

Katie Study

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

Study Time

Reservation

Erin O'Connell- Girl Scout Troop 1837

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

Troop 1837 is working on our Bronze Award. We need a space to plan and implement the work. Our current idea is to work with Fionn to create a library program.

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

Repulsive Reactions

1:00pm - 2:00pm
School-Aged
Health & Wellness, Special Event
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: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:

Our human bodies are amazing, but they also produce some gross things through normal body functions.  Come to the library during this no-school day to explore and learn about some of the repulsive reactions from your own body including spit,

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

Amy L.

1:15pm - 2:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

ESL study

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PF Final Exam

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

Taking the proctored final Penn Foster exam.

Reservation

language

1:15pm - 2:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

language lessons

2 pm
Reservation

Language Lesson

2:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

German Lessons

Reservation

Curious Learners Meet-Up

2:45pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

This meet-up is for bright and curious learners in the area from ages 5 to 12 to have a place to meet and make new friends.

3 pm
Reservation

Katie Study

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

Girl Scouts

3:00pm - 4:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

girl scout meeting

Reservation

Katie J.

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

Work

Reservation

Language Lesson

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

Language Lesson

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Meeting with Telligen

3:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Business Meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Reading Buddies Volunteers

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Reading Skills, Special Event
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Reading Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Buddy-up with an elementary-aged reader while earning volunteer hours. Volunteers may read aloud or take turns reading aloud with an early reader to help improve their reading skills.

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

PF Final Exam

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

Taking the proctored final Penn Foster exam.

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

After School at the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
School-Aged, Teens
Open Play
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, 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. 

4 pm
Reservation

Grimes Clover Kids April Meeting

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

Monthly club meeting for Grimes Clover Kids. Open to all youth ages K-3rd grade.

Reservation

Bunco grimes golden Greetings Group

4:30pm - 7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Play Bunco.

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

Reading Buddies

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Reading Skills, Special Event
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Program Type: Reading Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Buddy-up with a teen volunteer reader! Kids may read aloud or be read to help improve their reading skills. Registration required. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Hot Dog Event

4:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Community Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

A new Library? Hot dog! Join us for a free hot dog dinner outside the Library. Food provided by Fareway. Free will donation to the Friends of the Grimes Public Library encouraged.

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 "School-Aged" group.

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
School-Aged
Open Play, 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: Open Play, Workshop
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

The theme for April is mad libs!

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

DCGEF Marketing Committee

5:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

monthly marketing planning meeting

Reservation

Tutoring

5:00pm - 6:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Reservation

Friends & Family CPR

5:30pm - 7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Teach friends and family CPR.

Reservation

The Power of a Praying Wife

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

Book discussion

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: 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 "Adults" group.

Poetry Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Other
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more.

Reservation

Pack 171 - Den 2 Meeting

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

Cub Scout Den meeting