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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
16
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
16
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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Dec
17
2025
Wed
Casey's Pricing & Analytics
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting
Casey's Pricing & Analytics yearly planning
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
20
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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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Dec
17
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
18
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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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
20
2025
Sat
Hooks & Needles
10:00am–11:00am
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
20
2025
Sat
Crafty Saturday
10:00am–12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member. All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new crafting skill. Open to everyone aged 16+.
Come create an ornament filled with tiny books! Choose your favorite books of all time, make it a keepsake of the books you read this year, or fill it with titles you've read with a loved one.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
Monthly Adult Librarians meeting. Will also be remote.
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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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
14
2025
Sun
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
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
School-Aged
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
Dec
17
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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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
Share about a new non-profit free market education option coming to the Grimes area next school year.
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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:
Study Room 4
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Dec
16
2025
Tue
Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees
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
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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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Family Night: Tech Take Apart
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.
Join us for a hands-on activity that allows you to discover the inner workings of old technology.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Check Out What's Cooking at the Library
6:00pm–7:00pm
Health & Wellness
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
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.
Finger foods and snack mix are handy to have around this time of year. Get ready for the Holidays with some ideas for your next party or family get-together.
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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