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9 am

Baby Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Reading Skills, Storytime
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.

Baby and Toddler Open Play

9:30am - 12:00pm
Birth to Pre-K
Open Play
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

Storytime

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

Storytime

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

All About Trees with Brenton Arboretum

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Performance
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join The Brenton Arboretum to explore, learn, and craft all about trees. 

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. 

Who's Got Game : Saturday Edition

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come and learn how to play a board or card game from our collection or join in with a tabletop role-playing game.  Sessions will vary between learning new games and participating in an ongoing game series.  Each program will be a little different depending on the library staff running the program and the chosen game.  Check out our calendar to stay up-to-date with each program's focus.

Please arrive close to 10:00am so everyone can learn the rules and play together.

Open to ages 16+, younger if accompanied by a parent.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Early Out

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

Mosaic Art

1:00pm - 2:00pm
School-Aged
Arts & Crafts
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. 

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. 
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm

Family Night: Guacamole

6:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Other, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other, 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. 

Join us today as we make guacamole! 

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

New Year, New You with Open Book Speakers from CulturALL

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for two separate sessions with unique Open Books presented by CulturALL.