Grimes Public Library
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Now taking applications for a part-time desk clerk. Hours are every other Saturday and every Sunday with possible substitute opportunities. Please apply in person at the library, 200 N James Street. Or call 986-3551 for more information. Click here to read the job description. |
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Valentine Party: Saturday, February 4th from 1:00-2:30pm Play Valentine games and win prizes. Make Valentines to take home and give away on Valentine’s Day. Grades 2-5, no registration required. |
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Mondays 4:30 - 6:00pm: Come play card and board games Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00pm: Video Gaming Rube Goldberg Machine Contest: Saturday, February 18th at 1pm Who? Anyone 11 years old and up What? Build a Rube Goldberg Machine that has 3 to 5 steps. The goal of the machine must be to turn the page of a book. How? Please register in advance so we will have room for you. Build and test your machine at home, then bring it to the library and have it set up and ready to go by 1pm on the contest day. What is a Rube Goldberg Machine? Visit this webpage. Other contest rules: The machine must have at least 3 steps and should not have more than 5 steps. The machine can only be touched once to start it. Any fire used must not be larger than a candle flame and no chemicals are allowed. Extra points will be awarded for machines with themes and/or names. Contestants may enter as individuals or as teams of up to 4 people. |
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We now have puppets to check out!! Stop by the children's area and pick out a friend to take home with you today! |
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Next Adult Book Discussion: Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:00pm
We'll be reading "Garlic and Sapphires: The secret life of a critic in disguise" by Ruth Reichel. |
Future Library Plans
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Preliminary Floor Plan
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Patio off of Vending Area
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Reading Area off of Children's Area
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Outside sketch of building (Brick portion is present library building)
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Suggestions for Waterworks Park
This is only an idea, currently not a part of the library building budget.  |
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eBooks are here!!
Click here to see step-by-step instructions for downloading eBooks from WILBOR. Need more help checking out eBooks? Feel free to call or stop by the library anytime and we'll help you get the books you want. With so many different eReaders available we will do our best to help with yours. The Grimes Library has expanded its WILBOR services to include eBooks available to download from the library's website. Library card holders can check out and download eBooks anytime, anywhere by visiting the WILBOR website. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the 14-day lending period. To read eBooks in the WILBOR collection you will need to install Adobe Digital Editions free software. A link to the software is available on the WILBOR website on the Quick Start Guide page. You may check out a total of 3 eBooks and eAudiobooks at one time. Click here to see a list of compatible e-reader devices |
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Keep up with the library online! To find us on Facebook, visit our Facebook page and become a fan. |
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Would you like to receive email notices to remind you when your items are due back? Stop by the circulation desk to make sure we have your current email address and we will send you a reminder when your items are due in two days. |
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Looking for a job? The Iowa Workforce Development's IowaJobs website is a great place to start with 24 hour access to the thousands of jobs listed in the IWD's statewide system. You can create an account and search for jobs based on your unique qualifications, and post an electronic resume that will be searchable by Iowa's employers. Iowa Workforce Development's homepage is where you can file an unemployment insurance claim, register for work opportunities, find the latest information on the labor market in Iowa, and much more. Visit www.iowaworkforce.org for all the information. You may also try these other sites: Indeed: One search. All Jobs. The "For Jobseekers" web page is brought to you by Iowa's Library Service Areas. Find links to other job searching sites, advice for applying and interviewing for jobs, and information on creating resumes. Click on the following links to see some step-by-step guides created by the State Library of Iowa: Filing for unemployment: Step-by-step instructions for filing for unemployment with Iowa Workforce Development. Registration for work: Step-by-step instructions for registering for work with Iowa Workforce Development. E-mail tips for job seekers 10 Reasons your job search isn't working |
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The Grimes Public Library has free wireless Internet access available in the library. |
Card and board games 4:30-6pm
