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All Day
Closing

Library Closure

All Day
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
9 am
Reservation

Iowa Total Care

9:45am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

service planning

Reservation

MFP Monthly team meeting

9:30am–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

mfp grant team meeting

Reservation

CultureALL

9:00am–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

CultureALL staff and board will be holding an annual planning meeting beginning at 10am and ending at 3pm. We will need the hour before and after to set up and clean up.

Reservation

Wonderway Co-Op

9:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Purpose of Meeting

Homeschool co-op.

This event is in the "School-Aged" group

Tail Waggin Readers

9:00am–11:00am
School-Aged
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. 

10 am
Reservation

Jesse

10:30am–12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Interview

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group

Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
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 event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group

Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
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.

Reservation

Online Test

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Online Test

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hooks & Needles

10:00am–11:00am
Teens, Adults
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.

11 am
Reservation

EA meeting

11:15am–1:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

EA team meeting

Reservation

Andrea - study

11:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Study time

12 pm
Reservation

Online test

12:00pm–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Taking a 3 hour online test, need private room

1 pm
This event is in the "School-Aged" group

Early Out

1:00pm–3:00pm
School-Aged
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. 

Reservation

MFP: Maddie and Jennifer

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

MFP grant activities

Reservation

City of Grimes - GLI

1:30pm–2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

*

This event is in the "School-Aged" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Painting without a Brush

1:00pm–2:00pm
School-Aged, Teens
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, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore different art and craft styles at the Library on DC-G no-school days.  Join us as we create painted canvas art without the use of paintbrushes! No 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. 

2 pm
Reservation

Taylor Johnson

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

exam

Reservation

Group Dance Practice

2:00pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

dance practice

3 pm
Reservation

Cub Scout Pack 172 - Den Meetings

3:15pm–4:45pm
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.

Reservation

Grimes Clover Kids

3:30pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

This meeting is a monthly ongoing meeting for Grimes Clover Kids age K-3rd grades (4-H/ISU extension).

Reservation

Gabriel Gissie

3:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

study

Reservation

MFP Supervisors meeting

3:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

meeting of the MFP grant supervisors

Reservation

Tutoring

3:30pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

4 pm
Reservation

JMS Mock Trial Practice - Purple

4:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

JMS Mock Trial Practice - Purple

Reservation

St Boniface

4:15pm–5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Church class

5 pm
Reservation

Mock Trial

5:45pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Mock Trial practice

Reservation

Mock Trial

5:45pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Mock Trial Practice

Reservation

Mock Trial

5:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Mock Trial practice

Reservation

Mock Trial

5:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Mock Trial Practice

Reservation

DCG After Prom Meeting

5:00pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Come and GO meeting: set up committees for additional areas needed for DCG After Prom

Reservation

Mock Trial w/ Coach Calvin

5:45pm–6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Mock Trial Competition (moved due to school conferences)

Reservation

Mock Trial w/ Coach Calvin

5:45pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Mock Trial Competition Practice (moved due to school conference week)

6 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Night: Banana Sushi

6:00pm–6:30pm
All Ages
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

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 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.

Reservation

Gloria Domini Info Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Information meeting about a new classical homeschool community in Grimes. A non-profit

This event is in the "Adults" group

Read & Reflect Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
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: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a welcoming monthly book club in partnership with Pink Couch Wellness! Together, we’ll explore fiction and nonfiction books that inspire connection, reflection, and growth.

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.