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On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
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9 am

Baby Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
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.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

9:30am - 12:00pm
Birth to Pre-K
Open Play
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
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.

Babysitting Basics Workshop

9:30am - 3:30pm
Teens
Special Event, Workshop
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Learn the basics of babysitting with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County.

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. 
10 am

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
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.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

Hunger Games Party and Escape Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: All Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

We’re celebrating the newest book release in the Hunger Games series! Drop in for crafts, snacks, and activities or sign up for a 30-minute time slot to see if you can become a victor in our Hunger Games themed escape room.

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. 
3 pm
Reservation

Grimes Clover Kids March meeting

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

Monthly meeting of Grimes Clover Kids

Junior Librarians Mini Camp

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School-Aged
Special Event, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make it any less fun!

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. 

Junior Librarians Mini Camp

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School-Aged
Special Event, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make it any less fun!

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. 

Junior Librarians Mini Camp

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School-Aged
Special Event, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make it any less fun!

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. 
4 pm
5 pm
Reservation

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

5:00pm - 8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

*
6 pm

Family Night: Cardboard Construction

6:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Open Play
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play
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. 

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.

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. 

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

Take time to relax with a nice cup of hot tea or a chilled iced tea.  We will explore the variety of teas and learn the differences between each type.

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.