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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Birth to Pre-K
Reading Skills,
Storytime
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Feb
25
2025
Tue
Baby Storytime
9:00am - 9:30am
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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Feb
25
2025
Tue
Baby and Toddler Open Play
9:30am - 12:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
School-Aged
Reading Skills
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
Mar
1
2025
Sat
Tail Waggin Readers
9:00am - 11:00am
Reading Skills
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Birth to Pre-K
Reading Skills,
Storytime
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Feb
26
2025
Wed
Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Birth to Pre-K
Reading Skills,
Storytime
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Feb
27
2025
Thu
Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
1
2025
Sat
Growing the Good Life
11:00am - 12:00pm
Other,
Workshop
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other,
Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice.
Join us this month as we learn about starting seeds indoors for spring planting. We will have a variety of seeds for each participant to get you started. Seeds will include flowers, vegetables and herbs.
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This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
School-Aged,
Teens
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play,
Other
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
26
2025
Wed
Early Out
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
School-Aged,
Teens
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
28
2025
Fri
Perler Beads
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
School-Aged,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
Event Details:
Join us as we create art with perler beads
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.
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This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
School-Aged
Open Play,
Workshop
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
Feb
27
2025
Thu
Lego Club
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Open Play,
Workshop
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Adults,
All Ages
Other,
Workshop
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
1
2025
Sat
100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Other,
Workshop
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Other,
Workshop
Event Details:
Join Erin Huiatt, local author of the book “100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die” for a special BINGO style program highlighting the Metro's top attractions and hidden gems.
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Feb
24
2025
Mon
Family Storytime: Love
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
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 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
25
2025
Tue
Poetry Night
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Other,
Workshop
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
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.
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