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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Feb
3
2026
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
Feb
3
2026
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
Blessman Sewing group to make personal hygiene kits to send to South Africa
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
7
2026
Sat
DesMoiNTrak Train Exhibit
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
DesMoiNTrak is an N scale T-TRAK modular railroad club located in Des Moines, Iowa. Come see the model railroad and villages set up in our meeting room. Open during library hours. No Registration required.
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Feb
4
2026
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting
Early Access team collaboration
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Feb
5
2026
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 event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Birth to Pre-K
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Feb
6
2026
Fri
Kids Play: Healthy Play
10:00am–11:00am
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
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 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 "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
Feb
7
2026
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+.
Let's kick off our year of celebrating America's 250th birthday by making something fun to hang on your front door!
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting
Work on online coursework.
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This event is in the "School-Aged" group
School-Aged
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
Feb
4
2026
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
4
2026
Wed
Heart Health Day
1:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Special Event
Event Details:
February is Heart Health Month! Let’s celebrate by learning how to take care of the heart that keeps us going! Celebrate your heart with a day full of fun and wellness for all ages!
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting
IE speech practice with students
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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 A/B
Purpose of Meeting
Annual meeting of the Bridge Creek Homeowners Association
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
3
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Multiple copies of the month's book are available to check out at the circulation desk or the drive-through. This book club is for ages 18+ and no registration is required.
Book this month: Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez About the book:
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Feb
4
2026
Wed
DSM Area Longarm Quilters
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting
Education and sharing the art of longarm quilting
Feb
4
2026
Wed
Northwood Trail HOA Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
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Feb
5
2026
Thu
Grimes Area Democrats Monthly Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Purpose of Meeting
Monthly community meeting
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
2
2026
Mon
Family Night: Heart Art
6:00pm–6:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting
IE speech practice with students
Feb
3
2026
Tue
Friends of the Grimes Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room D
Feb
3
2026
Tue
Cub Scout Pack 171 Leader Meeting
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
5
2026
Thu
Genealogy 101 (Part 1 of 3)
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Join us for a hands-on, three-part series designed to help you uncover your family’s history. Learn how to begin your research, organize information, and use free online resources.
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