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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
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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
Dec
9
2025
Tue
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
Dec
9
2025
Tue
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
meeting for the MFP grant team
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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 event is in the "School-Aged" group
School-Aged
Reading Skills
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Tail Waggin Readers
9:00am–11:00am
Reading Skills
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Need some privacy from your kids to wrap their presents? Tell them you’re coming to a library program and wrap your gifts here! We will provide everything you need to get all of your gifts wrapped in time for your family celebrat
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| 10 am |
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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 event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Storytime
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
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Storytime
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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| 11 am |
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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 meeting
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
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| 12 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
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room D
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
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| 1 pm |
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
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 A
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This event is in the "School-Aged" group
School-Aged
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Early Out
1:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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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| 2 pm |
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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 event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Community Event,
Special Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Friend Speed Dating
2:00pm–4:00pm
Community Event,
Special Event
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Event,
Special Event
Event Details:
Looking to make new connections? Join us for Friend Speed Dating—a fun, low-pressure event designed to help you meet new people and spark new friendships!
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| 3 pm |
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
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Dec
9
2025
Tue
American Heart Association
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
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| 4 pm |
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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:
Meeting Room A/B
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| 5 pm |
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Dec
8
2025
Mon
Girl Scout Troop 957 Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
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Dec
9
2025
Tue
Barb Lucius Tie-blanket making
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
We are making felt tie-blankets to donate and need a big enough space to lay out our fabric and supplies.
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 C/D
Purpose of Meeting
Planning and rehearsing for an upcoming cultural event.
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Dec
11
2025
Thu
Health and Human Services
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
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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
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Family Night: Grape Sculptures
6:00pm–6:30pm
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play
Event Details:
Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime.
Combine grapes and toothpicks to create some awesome and tasty sculptures.
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
Heritage Elementary PTO Monthly Meeting
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
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.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Silent Book Club @ Grimes Public Library
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
2nd Floor Fireplace
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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