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Oct
6
2025
Mon
Luke Timmerman Reservation
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
Blessmen Sewing Group--we make personal hygiene kits to send to South Africa
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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Oct
9
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
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Oct
10
2025
Fri
Era design house client meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
Meeting with clients to talk through home design.
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This event is in the "School-Aged" group
School-Aged
Reading Skills
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
Oct
11
2025
Sat
Tail Waggin Readers
9:00am–11:00am
Reading Skills
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. *This program is also a great way to introduce children who are hesitant around animals to a trained therapy pet!
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.
Oct
11
2025
Sat
St. Peter of Grimes Council retreat
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
Annual church council retreat.
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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 "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Birth to Pre-K
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Kids Play: Fall Fun
10:00am–11:00am
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
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 "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
Oct
11
2025
Sat
Hooks & Needles
10:00am–11:00am
Arts & Crafts
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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! 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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
Early Access team collaboration
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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| 12 pm |
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Oct
5
2025
Sun
Sensory Spaces
12:00pm–1:00pm
Special Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
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.
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
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Oct
11
2025
Sat
Middle School Mock Trial - Team Firestorm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
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| 1 pm |
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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 "School-Aged" group
School-Aged
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Early Out
1:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
School-Aged
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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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Oct
5
2025
Sun
JMS Mock Trial Practice - Purple
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting
JMS Mock Trial Practice - Purple
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 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 5
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| 3 pm |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting
Monthly Career Planning Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 5
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
MFP grant supervisors meeting
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| 4 pm |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
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| 5 pm |
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Oct
6
2025
Mon
Crossing Pointe Condos HOA Meeting
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Multiple copies of the month's book are available to check out at the circulation desk or the drive-through. This book club is for ages 18+ and no registration is required.
Book this month: We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker About the book:
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room D
Purpose of Meeting
Monthly meeting for American Legion Post 577
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 5
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Northwood Trail HOA Annual Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting
Northwood Trail HOA annual meeting
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
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| 6 pm |
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Oct
6
2025
Mon
Family Night: Apple Bird Feeder
6:00pm–6:30pm
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play
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.
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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Oct
7
2025
Tue
Cub Scout Pack 171 Leader Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting
Plan cub scout activities
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