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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
28
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
BAM Management- professional budget bootcamp meeting to create and work on our teams' 2026 budgets offsite.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Oct
28
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:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
BAM Management- professional budget bootcamp meeting to create and work on our teams' 2026 budgets offsite.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting
I'll be meeting with HHS personnel to review the progress of my small business.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room D
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Nov
1
2025
Sat
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 5
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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
Oct
29
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
30
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
1
2025
Sat
Growing the Good Life
11:00am–12:00pm
Other,
Workshop
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:
Other,
Workshop
Event Details:
This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice.
This Month's Topic: Gratitude Tree We will use autumn branches and berries to create a Thanksgiving centerpiece which can be customized with “thankful” leaves.
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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:
Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting
Middle school mock trial scrimmage
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
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Oct
31
2025
Fri
Melissa Garcia, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting
Intake for voc rehab services
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Oct
26
2025
Sun
JMS Mock Trial Practice - Purple
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
JMS Mock Trial Practice - Purple
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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
29
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room D
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Other,
Workshop
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
1
2025
Sat
Inkathon
1:00pm–4:45pm
Other,
Workshop
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:
Other,
Workshop
Event Details:
Inkathon is a writing challenge in November where you set your own writing goal to push yourself to write as many words as you can. There are writing events hosted throughout the month to help you reach your goal.
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Oct
26
2025
Sun
Johnston Forevergreens 4-H Club
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:
Meeting Room B
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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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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting
Monthly Career Planning Meeting
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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:
Study Room 5
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Oct
29
2025
Wed
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa, Child Care Apprentices
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
Youth in Child Care Apprenticeship learning lesson/class. This is with Camp Fire Heart of Iowa's extention of school year programs for Teens.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Girl Scout Registration Night
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Purpose of Meeting
Girl Scout Registration and Info Night
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Oct
27
2025
Mon
Family Night: Simple Science Experiments
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:
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.
Oct
27
2025
Mon
DC-G Education Foundation Events Committee
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
DCG Education Foundation Events Committee Monthly Meeting
Oct
27
2025
Mon
DCG Education Foundation Events Committee
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Poetry Night
6:00pm–7:00pm
Other,
Workshop
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:
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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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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
30
2025
Thu
The History of Prohibition in Iowa
6:30pm–7:45pm
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:
Adults
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
One hundred years ago the United States was under the Prohibition laws of the 1920s, but that didn’t necessarily keep everyone from having a drink. Iowa was filled with bootleggers and illegal whiskey stills.
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