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9 am
Reservation

working

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

working

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.

Reservation

Tuesday Blanket

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

learn to make chunky blanket with a friend

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.

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.

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 "All Ages" group.

Family Genealogy

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Other, 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: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Workshop
Event Details:

Construct a family tree, create handprint art, and conduct family gene experiments all while learning where you come from. 

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. 

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

Planning meeting for 2025 school year needs.

11 am
12 pm
Reservation

Garden Gate Ranch mailing

12:00pm - 3:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

We are a non-profit organization that has a mailing to stuff and sort. We will have a volunteer group helping us.

1 pm
Reservation

Mcquide

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Read, study, plan

Reservation

Joan

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

tutor

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

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

Joan

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

tutor

Reservation

Greg Best writing

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

movies script writing with cowriter

2 pm
Reservation

Health Meeting

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

Group meeting for a health presentation.

Reservation

Study

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

Studying

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

3 pm
Reservation

Mcquide

3:00pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Read, study, grade, plan

Reservation

Grimes Clover Kids

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

Monthly Clover Kid meeting, grades K-3

4 pm
Reservation

McQuide

4:15pm - 6:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Read, study, plan, grade

Reservation

McQuide

4:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Read, study, grade

Reservation

St. Boniface

4:15pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

church group

Reservation

McQuide

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

Read, study, plan

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

Nerf Turkey Hunt

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School-Aged
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
Program Type: Open Play
Event Details:

Try out your nerf skills “hunting” some paper turkeys, just in time for Thanksgiving.

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

McQuide

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

Read, study, grade, plan

5 pm
Reservation

Barb Shutt

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

Tutoring

Reservation

Barb Shutt

5:45pm - 7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Library Board Meeting

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Reservation

Iowa Malayalee Association

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

Planning for the upcoming IMA Xmas program.

Reservation

Barb Shutt

5:45pm - 7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

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

Family Night: Tortilla Pinwheels

6:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
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: All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
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 tortilla pinwheels!

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

Heritage PTO Meeting

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

Heritage PTO planning

Reservation

McQuide

6:15pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Grade, study, plan, read

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

Barb Shutt

6:15pm - 7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
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: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dishes with patron participation. Supplies are provided and registration is required. 

Think beyond the green bean casserole and add something new to your Thanksgiving dinner. We will explore a couple of tasty side dishes to try this holiday season.

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

Green Meadows North HOA Meeting

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

Green Meadows North HOA meeting

Reservation

Barb Shutt

6:15pm - 7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Reservation

Mcquide

6:30pm - 7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Read, study, grade

Reservation

Kennybrook Neighborhood Association

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

Monthly Neighborhood Association Meeting

Reservation

MHC Research Group

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

Room Use

Reservation

Mcquide

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

Read, study, grade, plan