June

Summer Reading registration (from Jun 03, 2013 09:00 AM to Jun 03, 2013 08:30 PM)

Summer Reading Program registration begins! The Summer Reading Program is self-directed, and registration is available until the program ends on August 9th.

Bookclub 7:00 pm (from Jun 03, 2013 07:00 PM to Jun 03, 2013 08:30 PM)

The Book Club will be discussing the book "Alice's Road" tonight at 7pm. Author Mitch Yeager will be here to talk about his novel. You can pick up a copy of "Alice's Road" at the circulation desk.

Video gaming 4:30-6:30pm (from Jun 04, 2013 04:30 PM to Jun 04, 2013 06:30 PM)

Kids in 5th grade and up are invited to the library on Tuesday nights for video gaming fun. No registration required.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:30 pm (from Jun 20, 2013 05:30 PM to Jun 20, 2013 08:30 PM)

Meeting of the Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees.

Adult Bingo 2:00pm (from Jun 20, 2013 02:00 PM to Jun 20, 2013 04:00 PM)

Come for the game, meet new friends, and have some fun! Every 3rd Thursday of the month.

Move and Groove 6:30pm (from Jun 03, 2013 06:15 PM to Jun 03, 2013 06:45 PM)

Come join Kelly for some music, singing, moving and grooving! For movement on the floor you may bring a towel or yoga mat. No registration necessary and children under 5 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Toddler Time 9:30 am (from Jun 05, 2013 09:30 AM to Jun 05, 2013 10:00 AM)

Sing songs, listen to stories, and make a simple craft with friends at the library! Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years old, with a caregiver. No registration required.

Preschool Story Time 10:00 am (from Jun 05, 2013 10:00 AM to Jun 05, 2013 10:30 AM)

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Preschool Story Time 10:45 am (from Jun 05, 2013 10:45 AM to Jun 05, 2013 11:15 AM)

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Baby Lapsit 11:00 am (from Jun 04, 2013 11:00 AM to Jun 04, 2013 11:30 AM)

Bring your baby and sing songs, play games, and socialize with other babies and their caregivers. Recommended for birth through 18 months. No registration required.

Toddler Time 9:30 am (from Jun 04, 2013 09:30 AM to Jun 04, 2013 10:00 AM)

Sing songs, listen to stories, and make a simple craft with friends at the library! Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years old, with a caregiver. No registration required.

Preschool Story Time 10:00 am (from Jun 04, 2013 10:00 AM to Jun 04, 2013 10:30 AM)

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Move and Groove 6:30pm (from Jun 24, 2013 06:30 PM to Jun 24, 2013 07:00 PM)

Come join Kelly for some music, singing, moving and grooving! For movement on the floor you may bring a towel or yoga mat. No registration necessary and children under 5 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Move and Groove 6:30pm (from Jun 17, 2013 06:30 PM to Jun 17, 2013 07:00 PM)

Come join Kelly for some music, singing, moving and grooving! For movement on the floor you may bring a towel or yoga mat. No registration necessary and children under 5 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Move and Groove 6:30pm (from Jun 10, 2013 06:30 PM to Jun 10, 2013 07:00 PM)

Come join Kelly for some music, singing, moving and grooving! For movement on the floor you may bring a towel or yoga mat. No registration necessary and children under 5 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Video gaming 4:30-6:30pm (from Jun 11, 2013 04:30 PM to Jun 11, 2013 06:30 PM)

Kids in 5th grade and up are invited to the library on Tuesday nights for video gaming fun. No registration required.

Toddler Time 9:30 am (from Jun 11, 2013 09:30 AM to Jun 11, 2013 10:00 AM)

Sing songs, listen to stories, and make a simple craft with friends at the library! Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years old, with a caregiver. No registration required.

Preschool Story Time 10:00 am (from Jun 11, 2013 10:00 AM to Jun 11, 2013 10:30 AM)

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Baby Lapsit 11:00 am (from Jun 11, 2013 11:00 AM to Jun 11, 2013 11:30 AM)

Bring your baby and sing songs, play games, and socialize with other babies and their caregivers. Recommended for birth through 18 months. No registration required.

Video gaming 4:30-6:30pm (from Jun 18, 2013 04:30 PM to Jun 18, 2013 06:30 PM)

Kids in 5th grade and up are invited to the library on Tuesday nights for video gaming fun. No registration required.

Toddler Time 9:30 am (from Jun 18, 2013 09:30 AM to Jun 18, 2013 10:00 AM)

Sing songs, listen to stories, and make a simple craft with friends at the library! Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years old, with a caregiver. No registration required.

Preschool Story Time 10:00 am (from Jun 18, 2013 10:00 AM to Jun 18, 2013 10:30 AM)

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Baby Lapsit 11:00 am (from Jun 18, 2013 11:00 AM to Jun 18, 2013 11:30 AM)

Bring your baby and sing songs, play games, and socialize with other babies and their caregivers. Recommended for birth through 18 months. No registration required.

Video gaming 4:30-6:30pm (from Jun 25, 2013 04:30 PM to Jun 25, 2013 06:30 PM)

Kids in 5th grade and up are invited to the library on Tuesday nights for video gaming fun. No registration required.

Toddler Time 9:30 am (from Jun 25, 2013 09:30 AM to Jun 25, 2013 10:00 AM)

Sing songs, listen to stories, and make a simple craft with friends at the library! Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years old, with a caregiver. No registration required.

Preschool Story Time 10:00 am (from Jun 25, 2013 10:00 AM to Jun 25, 2013 10:30 AM)

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Baby Lapsit 11:00 am (from Jun 25, 2013 11:00 AM to Jun 25, 2013 11:30 AM)

Bring your baby and sing songs, play games, and socialize with other babies and their caregivers. Recommended for birth through 18 months. No registration required.

Toddler Time 9:30 am (from Jun 12, 2013 09:30 AM to Jun 12, 2013 10:00 AM)

Sing songs, listen to stories, and make a simple craft with friends at the library! Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years old, with a caregiver. No registration required.

Preschool Story Time 10:00 am (from Jun 12, 2013 10:00 AM to Jun 12, 2013 10:30 AM)

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Preschool Story Time 10:45 am (from Jun 12, 2013 10:45 AM to Jun 12, 2013 11:15 AM)

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Evening Story Time 6:30 pm (from Jun 13, 2013 06:30 PM to Jun 13, 2013 07:00 PM)

Bring your family and join us to listen to stories, sing songs, and make a craft. For all ages. No registration required.

Toddler Time 9:30 am (from Jun 19, 2013 09:30 AM to Jun 19, 2013 10:00 AM)

Sing songs, listen to stories, and make a simple craft with friends at the library! Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years old, with a caregiver. No registration required.

Preschool Story Time 10:00 am (from Jun 19, 2013 10:00 AM to Jun 19, 2013 10:30 AM)

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Preschool Story Time 10:45 am (from Jun 19, 2013 10:45 AM to Jun 19, 2013 11:15 AM)

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Evening Story Time 6:30 pm (from Jun 20, 2013 06:30 PM to Jun 20, 2013 07:00 PM)

Bring your family and join us to listen to stories, sing songs, and make a craft. For all ages. No registration required.

Toddler Time 9:30 am (from Jun 26, 2013 09:30 AM to Jun 26, 2013 10:00 AM)

Sing songs, listen to stories, and make a simple craft with friends at the library! Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years old, with a caregiver. No registration required.

Preschool Story Time 10:00 am (from Jun 26, 2013 10:00 AM to Jun 26, 2013 10:30 AM)

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Preschool Story Time 10:45 am (from Jun 26, 2013 10:45 AM to Jun 26, 2013 11:15 AM)

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Flower Seed Planting, 2pm (City of Grimes, from Jun 06, 2013 02:00 PM to Jun 06, 2013 04:00 PM)

Join Kelly at the library to plant some seeds, then take them home to watch them grow through the summer! 2pm - 4pm, no registration necessary.

Evening Story Time 6:30 pm (from Jun 27, 2013 06:30 PM to Jun 27, 2013 07:00 PM)

Bring your family and join us to listen to stories, sing songs, and make a craft. For all ages. No registration required.

Governor's Days (City of Grimes, from Jun 06, 2013 02:00 PM to Jun 08, 2013 09:30 PM)

Governor's Days in Grimes! Activities begin at 2pm on Thursday and continue through Saturday evening! The Grimes Library will be open normal hours on Thursday, 9am - 9pm, and Friday, 9am - 6pm, and after the Governor's Days Parade on Saturday.

Flower Seed Planting, 11am (Grimes Library, from Jun 08, 2013 11:00 AM to Jun 08, 2013 02:30 PM)

Join Kelly at the library to plant some seeds, then take them home to watch them grow through the summer! The library will open shortly after the parade, no registration necessary.

Monday Movie - Gnomeo and Juliet, 2pm (from Jun 03, 2013 02:00 PM to Jun 03, 2013 04:00 PM)

Join Janet at the library today at 2pm for popcorn and watch Gnomeo & Juliet (G). No registration necessary.

Monday Movie - Raiders of the Lost Ark, 2pm (from Jun 10, 2013 02:00 PM to Jun 10, 2013 04:00 PM)

Join Janet at the library today at 2pm for popcorn and watch Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG). No registration necessary.

Monday Movie - Fantastic Mr. Fox, 2pm (from Jun 17, 2013 02:00 PM to Jun 17, 2013 04:00 PM)

Join Janet at the library today at 2pm for popcorn and watch The Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG). No registration necessary.

Monday Movie - Hoot, 2pm (from Jun 24, 2013 02:00 PM to Jun 24, 2013 04:00 PM)

Join Janet at the library today at 2pm for popcorn and watch Hoot (PG). No registration necessary.

ISU Conservation Station, 10am (Grimes Library, from Jun 14, 2013 10:00 AM to Jun 14, 2013 02:00 PM)

Iowa State University Conservation Station will have their mobile learning station here at the Grimes Library! There will be a presentation and demonstration at 10am, followed by hands-on activities until 2pm. Stop by and learn about soil and water quality and how to preserve and protect Iowa's natural resources! No registration necessary.

Rock Me, 2pm (Grimes Library, from Jun 13, 2013 02:00 AM to Jun 13, 2013 04:00 PM)

Polk County Conservation will be at the library to show you how rocks are formed. Afterwards, Janet and Kelly will help make buttons!. No registration necessary.

Trucks and Diggers, 10am (Grimes Library, from Jun 21, 2013 10:00 AM to Jun 21, 2013 12:30 PM)

Join Kelly and the Grimes city workers (and their trucks and machines) and learn about how the machines work. No registration necessary.

LEGO Contest (Grimes Library, from Jun 22, 2013 10:00 AM to Jun 22, 2013 02:30 PM)

Bring your latest LEGO creation to the library and show the judges your LEGO skills! The theme for this contest is "Under Construction". Ages 8 and under will take place at 10am and ages 9 and older will take place at 1pm, please register in advance.

Skin Care and Makeup Party, 2pm (Grimes Library, from Jun 27, 2013 02:00 PM to Jun 27, 2013 04:30 PM)

Join Kelly at the library for a skin care and makeup party! Learn how to keep your skin at it's best and how to apply basic makeup. Ages 9 and up, please register.

Worm Races, 3:30pm (Grimes Library, from Jun 28, 2013 03:30 PM to Jun 28, 2013 05:30 PM)

Join Kelly at the library to race worms! Find your worm and pit it against others in a tournament to find the fastest worm! No registration necessary.