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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
Birth to Pre-K,
School-Aged
Arts & Crafts,
Other,
Special Event
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
Mar
13
2025
Thu
Spring Break Kits
All Day
Arts & Crafts,
Other,
Special Event
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Children's Desk
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K,
School-Aged
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Other,
Special Event
Event Details:
Pick up a take-home kit with 6 art-themed activities for your child to do each weekday of spring break. This kit will contain 6 guided activities, and most supplies needed for each activity.
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 "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Open Play,
Special Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Cardboard Maze
All Day 3/15 - 3/20
Open Play,
Special Event
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Open Play,
Special Event
Event Details:
Explore the twists and turns of our Carboard City! A life-sized maze will be constructed out of cardboard in our meeting room during Spring Break.
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Baby Storytime
9:00am - 9:30am
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 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.
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Baby & 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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Mar
13
2025
Thu
University of Iowa MFP team meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting
University of Iowa MFP grant monthly team meeting
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
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 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Mar
13
2025
Thu
Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
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 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
15
2025
Sat
Hooks & Needles
10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
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.
Be part of our continuing Community Crochet project! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket. Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Senior Yoga
11:00am - 12:00pm
Health & Wellness
Open
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Yoga instructor, Michelle Soyer, will lead older adults through easily accessible and chair yoga. This yoga class is specially designed for older adults seeking to enhance their flexibility, strength, and overall well-being in a supportive e
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Grimes Chamber Lunch and Learn
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
Grimes Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Other,
Special Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
9
2025
Sun
Sensory Spaces
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Other,
Special Event
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Other,
Special Event
Event Details:
For those wishing to visit the Library in a more controlled sensory environment, Grimes Public Library is one of many Metro Area Libraries offering Sensory Spaces in the Metro.
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Mar
11
2025
Tue
Grimes Golden Greetings Group
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
Summitcreek Women’s Bible Study
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
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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.
Mar
12
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room D
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting
Girl Scout Troop Meeting for the girls to earn their selling cookies badge and work on community service project.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
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Mar
12
2025
Wed
University of Iowa MFP Supervisors meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
Meeting with the MFP grant supervisors
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Mar
12
2025
Wed
St Boniface Faith Formation
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 5
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
10
2025
Mon
Family Night: Sweet Creatures
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Arts & Crafts
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 create creatures using our imaginations and snacks!
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 event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
10
2025
Mon
Poetry Night
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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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Mar
11
2025
Tue
Crossing Pointe Condos HOA Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
Special Meeting Voting on Members
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Girl Scout Leader Service Unit Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room D
Purpose of Meeting
Girl Scout Leader Meeting for planning girl activities and badges.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Mind Matters: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Open
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
Required
Seats Remaining:
17
Event Details:
Marcia Dicks, educational volunteer for the Des Moines chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present a series about Alzheimer's and Dementia.
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