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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
21
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
21
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.
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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:
Meeting Room B
Oct
25
2025
Sat
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Seminar for Iowa Birth Workers
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Purpose of Meeting
A seminar for birth workers to connect and learn.
Oct
25
2025
Sat
Lost Tools of Writing Workshop
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
To equip parents to successfully teach their students to write well utilizing the canons of invention, arrangement, and elocution.
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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
22
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
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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
23
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
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Oct
19
2025
Sun
JMS Mock Trial Practice - Team Purple
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting
JMS Mock Trial Practice - Team Purple
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
School-Aged
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
Oct
22
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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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Movie,
Special Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
25
2025
Sat
Twilight 20th Anniversary Party
2:00pm–4:45pm
Movie,
Special Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Movie,
Special Event
Event Details:
“And so the lion fell in love with the lamb…" After 20 years, 6.5 books, 5 movies, a graphic novel or two, and a highly anticipated animated tv show on the way, the Twilight craze is still going strong!
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Purpose of Meeting
Den meetings for the pack. We will spread out into 6 different dens to work on den specific activities.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
Oct
22
2025
Wed
St Boniface Faith Formation
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 "School-Aged" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
School-Aged,
Teens
Special Event
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
24
2025
Fri
Scary Stories to Escape From
4:15pm–5:30pm
Special Event
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,
Teens
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Join us for spooky snacks and an escape room full of frights. Registration required. This program is for tween and teen patrons (9-18).
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
21
2025
Tue
Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
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/B
Purpose of Meeting
The group is meeting to plan and rehearse for the upcoming Kala Utsav, a cultural program to be held in Des Moines on Nov 8th.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
23
2025
Thu
Hooks & Needles
5:30pm–6:30pm
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:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
Cancelled
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Oct
20
2025
Mon
Cancelled
Family Night: No Bake Pumpkin Cookies
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
20
2025
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Event Details:
Hello! My name is Abby, and I am currently a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at the University of Iowa. I received my bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Northern Iowa.
Oct
20
2025
Mon
Chevalia Run HOA Board Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Check Out What's Cooking at the Library
6:00pm–7:00pm
Health & Wellness
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
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.
There are over 7000 different varieties of apples around the world. Some are delicious to eat fresh and others are good for cooking. We will discuss and sample some recipes using apples grown in Iowa.
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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Oct
22
2025
Wed
DCGEF Marketing committee
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 D
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
22
2025
Wed
Book Club @ McAllister's Deli
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Looking for a cozy space to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Johnston and Grimes Public Libraries at Silent Book Club! Unlike traditional book clubs, there's no required reading, just bring whatever you’re currently enjoying.
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