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May-Aug
2025
Reserved for Summer Reading
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Purpose of Meeting
Reserved for Summer Reading
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Jun
17
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.
Jun
17
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
Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play 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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun
21
2025
Sat
Collaborative Coloring
9:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by the library for a community art project. A collaborative coloring sheet will be available all morning. Come add your special touch!
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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
Jun
18
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.
Jun
19
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 "School-Aged" group.
School-Aged
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
Jun
18
2025
Wed
Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
School-Aged
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Event Details:
Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun
18
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Movie
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
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
Jun
19
2025
Thu
Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
School-Aged
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Event Details:
Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.
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
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
Jun
20
2025
Fri
Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
School-Aged
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Event Details:
Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.
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
Other,
Special Event
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
20
2025
Fri
Jumanji Escape Room
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Other,
Special Event
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
All Meeting Rooms
Age Group:
School-Aged,
Teens
Program Type:
Other,
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
Dodge stampeding elephants, roaring lions, and swinging monkeys. Sign up to test your puzzle solving skills in our escape room event based on the classic picture book and movie, Jumanji. Pizza will be served at 5 pm. Registration 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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Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Open Play,
Other
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun
16
2025
Mon
Family Night: Yard Games
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Open Play,
Other
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Open Play,
Other
Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime.
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.
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Check Out What's Cooking at the Library
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Health & Wellness
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
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.
Berries are not only delicious and nutritious, but also can be used in many different recipes. We will prepare some easy dishes using this in-season fruit.
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.
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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.
Jun
21
2025
Sat
Family Trivia Night: Gaming Edition
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Other,
Special Event
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Other,
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Event Details:
Level Up @ Your Library with this summer’s Family Trivia Night! Test your knowledge about board games and video games in this fun after-hours event.
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