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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Jun
9
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
Jun
9
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Babysitting Basics Workshop
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Learn the basics of babysitting with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County.
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 "School-Aged" group
School-Aged
Reading Skills
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
Jun
13
2026
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.
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This event is in the "School-Aged" group
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
Jun
8
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
School-Aged
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:
Sign up for this two-session program as we grow and care for a house made of sunflowers! Plant seedlings, sign up for a shared watering and weeding schedule through June and July, and even harvest the sunflowers when they’re ready in late su
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 "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Jun
10
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.
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This event is in the "School-Aged" group
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
School-Aged
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 "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
Jun
13
2026
Sat
Hooks & Needles
10:00am–11:00am
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun
10
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Grimes Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room C/D
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
PG movies and popcorn on Wednesdays!
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 "All Ages" group
All Ages
Arts & Crafts,
Open Play
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun
8
2026
Mon
Family Night: Fruit Pizza
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
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.
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 event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
10
2026
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.
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