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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
18
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
Nov
18
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/B
Purpose of Meeting
Moms from Summitcreek church getting together with their kids
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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
Nov
22
2025
Sat
Craft & Play: Wobble Turkey
9:00am–12:00pm
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
Simple seasonal crafts and play designed for families to explore on their own. Designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome. No registration is 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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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting
Using room for Conference call
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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
19
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
Nov
20
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 A
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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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
Nov
16
2025
Sun
JMS Mock Trial Practice - Purple
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
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
Nov
19
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
Education - I will be teaching how to make beaded bracelets
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Nov
20
2025
Thu
Grimes Public Administration Building Pre-Bid Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
Pre-Bid meeting for the Grimes Public Administration Building project.
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Nov
22
2025
Sat
JMS Mock Trial Practice - Team Purple
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
JMS Mock Trial Practice - Team Purple
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
22
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 B
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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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Nov
16
2025
Sun
Cancelled
PBS Ken Burn's American Revolution Showing
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Movie
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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 D
Purpose of Meeting
girl scout meeting troop 920
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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 4
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This event is in the "School-Aged" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
School-Aged,
Teens
Workshop
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov
18
2025
Tue
Teen Tuesday: Spintronics
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:
Workshop
Event Details:
Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month.
Build mechanical circuits to solve puzzles. Feel the pull of voltage and see the flow of current. Electricity is abstract, but Spintronics makes circuits tangible, irresistibly touchable, and deeply intuitive. 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.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
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
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Nov
18
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
First LEGO league team comprising 10-12 kids and their parents meet to engage in archeology based activities conducted by a state archeologist.
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Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
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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
Nov
17
2025
Mon
Family Night: Build the Wonders of the World
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
17
2025
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
18
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.
Pumpkins are very versatile and can be used in sweet and savory dishes. We will explore some tasty recipes using this fall vegetable.
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.
Nov
18
2025
Tue
Green Meadows North HOA Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
Green Meadow North Home Owners Annual Meeting
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Nov
19
2025
Wed
Meadowbrooke Condo Association
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
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Nov
20
2025
Thu
DCG Booster Club Cake Auction Planning
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting
Planning for Booster Club cake auction.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
20
2025
Thu
Silent Book Club @ El Mariachi
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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