Week Calendar

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9 am
Reservation

Lichty Tutor

9:45am - 10:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Reservation

Molly study

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

Study for np boards

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

Baby and Toddler Open Play

9:00am - 12:00pm
Birth to Pre-K
Open Play
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: 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.

Reservation

University of Iowa MFP team meeting

9:30am - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

UI Money Follows the Person grant monthly meeting

Reservation

McQuide

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Plan, study, read

Reservation

Safety Meeting

9:30am - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

reinforce safety

Reservation

Lichty Tutor

9:45am - 10:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

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: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Reading Skills
Event Details:

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

Instrument Petting Zoo with Des Moines Symphony

10:00am - 10:45am
Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Performance, Workshop
Closed
Required
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, School-Aged
Program Type: Performance, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join members of the Des Moines Symphony Academy as we learn about and explore the violin, the cello, and more!  Specifically geared toward ages 4-6, but older kids welcome. 45 minute workshop.

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

McQuide

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Read, study, plan

Reservation

Summer Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Summer Tutoring

Reservation

Deitrick

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

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.

Reservation

Meridith McCarty client meeting

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Client meeting

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

Kids Play: Water and Bubbles

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: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Open Play, Storytime

Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play 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.

11 am
Reservation

Tutor - Bri Koulback

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Reservation

Family Meeting

11:30am - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Family Meeting

Reservation

Tutor - Bri Koulback

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Tutor

12 pm
Reservation

Summer Tutoring

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

SUMMER TUTORING

Reservation

McQuide

12:30pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Read, study, plan

Reservation

McQuide

12:30pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Read, study, plan

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

Summer Movies: Clifford

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Movie
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for a weekly indoor family friendly movie and popcorn. 

Reservation

Grimes Golden Greetings Group

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

Bunco

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

Read, study, plan

Reservation

Iowa Investors Club Meeting

1:30pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

A meeting of the Iowa Investors Club.

2 pm
Reservation

McQuide

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

Reas, study, plan

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

Drawing with Scissors

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School-Aged
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your creative side and create a collage inspired by famous artist Henri Matisse

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

Mcquide

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Study, read, plan

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

Teen Book Club Bites: Gourmet Graphic Novels

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Book Club
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: Book Club
Event Details:

Expand your TBR (to be read) pile by exploring a new genre!

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 "Teens" group.

Drone Flight Simulation

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Special Event, Technology Class, 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: Special Event, Technology Class, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for our two-part drone series for teens aged 9-18.

5 pm
Reservation

Legion meeting

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

American Legion Post 577 monthly meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Who's Got Game?

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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
Reservation

Creekside Estates 1 Meeting

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

Association meeting to review business and covenants.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color Me Calm

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Needing a space to relax and scratch that creative itch?  Whether you prefer coloring inside or outside the lines, this is the perfect outlet for you. This unguided program allows you to drop in and out at your convenience.

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.

Reservation

Cub Scout Pack 171 Leader Meeting

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

Planning Cub Scout activities