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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
Reading Skills, 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: Reading Skills, 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.

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

Baby and Toddler Open Play

9:30am - 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: Meeting Room C/D
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

Jacie Borman

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Studying

Reservation

Meeting room use

9:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Book discussion

Reservation

Jacie Borman

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Studying

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

Baby & 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: Meeting Room C/D
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
Reservation

Heather S.

10:30am - 11:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Work Space

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

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Reading Skills, 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: Reading Skills, 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

Cindy and Savannah meeting

10:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Mentor/mentee meeting

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

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Reading Skills, 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: Reading Skills, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hooks & Needles

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, 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. 

11 am
12 pm
Reservation

Iowa Total Care - Sonya Holub

12:30pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Meet with member for eligibility of services

Reservation

Van Brocklin

12:30pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring, needing more space for movement than study room allows

1 pm
Reservation

City of Grimes

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

Meeting

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

Early Out

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School-Aged, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other
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: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other

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. 

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

Summit Creek Women's group

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

Group gathering

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

Painting with Texture

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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:

Explore different art and craft styles at the Library on DC-G no school days. Select Fridays at 1:00 pm. 

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

Grading Exams

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Grading exams

2 pm
Reservation

Phoenix

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

work

Reservation

Meeting Room Use

2:30pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting Room Use

Reservation

Brooke Walz

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

Getting work done

Reservation

Phoenix

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Work

Reservation

Phoenix

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

Work

Reservation

Phoenix

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

Work

Reservation

Phoenix

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Work

3 pm
Reservation

Grimes Clover Kids

3:45pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Purpose of Meeting

Grimes Clover Kids October club meeting, grades K-3

4 pm
Reservation

DCGEF

4:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

planning for RED Dinner & Auction

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

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

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.

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

Kimberly

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

video call

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

Family Night: Halloween Cake Pops

6:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
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: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. 

This week we will make Halloween inspired cake pops!

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.

Reservation

Chevalia Run HOA Borard Meeting

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

Chevalia Run HOA Bi-monthly Board of Directors

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

GPL Poetry Night

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

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more. 

Reservation

Parker Brooks

6:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Reservation

Kennybrook Assoc. meeting

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

homeowners association meeting