GRIMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
Events Calendar
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Build A Better World Lego® Building Competition
9:00 am
Build A Better World Lego® Building Competition
Jul 1 @ 9:00 am – Jul 8 @ 5:00 pm
Build A Better World Lego® Building Competition 1. Build at home to the theme: A Better World 2. Drop off your creation at the library July 1st-8th 3. Come to the library to vote for[...]
Tail Waggin’ Readers
9:00 am
Tail Waggin’ Readers
Jul 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog! Students in 1st through 5th grade may sign up for a 20 minute time slot to read to a[...]
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Mondays at the Movies
2:00 pm
Mondays at the Movies
Jul 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us each Monday at 2pm throughout Summer Reading for a free movie and popcorn. June 5 Sing (110 min.) June 12 Toy Story (81 min.) June 19 Moana (113 min.) June 26 Peter Pan[...]
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Toddler Time
10:00 am
Toddler Time
Jul 4 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 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.
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Preschool Storytime
9:30 am
Preschool Storytime
Jul 5 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 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 Storytime
10:00 am
Preschool Storytime
Jul 5 @ 10:00 am – 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.
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Design Squad® Global
4:00 pm
Design Squad® Global
Jul 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
This 6-week club will meet every Thursday at 4 pm from June 15-July 20. Build your creativity and confidence while we engineer and build projects together. We will also be sharing our projects and getting[...]
Storytime
6:30 pm
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Baby Lapsit
9:00 am
Baby Lapsit
Jul 7 @ 9:00 am – 9:30 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. NEW TIME 9AM!
Storytime
10:00 am
Storytime
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
All ages are welcome to come and share stories, songs and a simple craft with other library friends.
World for Wildlife
2:00 pm
World for Wildlife
Jul 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join a Blank Park Zoo educator to talk about ways in which we can make the world a better place for all creatures, great and small! Four live animals. All ages welcome.
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Mondays at the Movies
2:00 pm
Mondays at the Movies
Jul 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us each Monday at 2pm throughout Summer Reading for a free movie and popcorn. June 5 Sing (110 min.) June 12 Toy Story (81 min.) June 19 Moana (113 min.) June 26 Peter Pan[...]
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Toddler Time
10:00 am
Toddler Time
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 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.
Bubble Wonders
4:00 pm
Bubble Wonders
Jul 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join Geoff Akins of Bubble Wonders for amazing bubble tricks for all ages!
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Preschool Storytime
9:30 am
Preschool Storytime
Jul 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 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 Storytime
10:00 am
Preschool Storytime
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – 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.
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Design Squad® Global
4:00 pm
Design Squad® Global
Jul 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
This 6-week club will meet every Thursday at 4 pm from June 15-July 20. Build your creativity and confidence while we engineer and build projects together. We will also be sharing our projects and getting[...]
Storytime
6:30 pm
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Baby Lapsit
9:00 am
Baby Lapsit
Jul 14 @ 9:00 am – 9:30 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. NEW TIME 9AM!
Storytime
10:00 am
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Anime Club
1:00 pm
Anime Club
Jul 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Join us on July 15th @1-2:30pm for Anime episodes, crafts and snacks! This summer we will be watching episodes from Seven Deadly Sins, Free! Eternal Summer & Fruits Baskets! Episodes rated PG-13+
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Mondays at the Movies
2:00 pm
Mondays at the Movies
Jul 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us each Monday at 2pm throughout Summer Reading for a free movie and popcorn. June 5 Sing (110 min.) June 12 Toy Story (81 min.) June 19 Moana (113 min.) June 26 Peter Pan[...]
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Toddler Time
10:00 am
Toddler Time
Jul 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 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.
Teen Book-to-Movie Club
5:30 pm
Teen Book-to-Movie Club
Jul 18 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Which was Better, the book or the movie?! Read one of the following books and/or watch the movie and come ready to discuss! I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore The Fault in Our Stars[...]
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Preschool Storytime
9:30 am
Preschool Storytime
Jul 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 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 Storytime
10:00 am
Preschool Storytime
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 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.
Rocket Readers Book Club
1:00 pm
Rocket Readers Book Club
Jul 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Book club for readers 12 and under. Pick up your copy of Wonder by R.J. Palacio for July’s meetup at the circulation desk!
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Buildings of Bugs
2:30 pm
Buildings of Bugs
Jul 20 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Join the ISU Insect Zoo as we tour the architecture of ants, termites, bees, wasps and spiders! Get to see real insects and insect homes! Ages 4+, please register.
Design Squad® Global
4:00 pm
Design Squad® Global
Jul 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
This 6-week club will meet every Thursday at 4 pm from June 15-July 20. Build your creativity and confidence while we engineer and build projects together. We will also be sharing our projects and getting[...]
Storytime
6:30 pm
Storytime
Jul 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Bring your family and join us to listen to stories, sing songs, and make a craft. For all ages. No registration required.
Super Hero Storytime @ the Library!
6:30 pm
Super Hero Storytime @ the Library!
Jul 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Who is your favorite superhero?? Is it Batman, Superwoman or Disney Princess Belle? Join us for a special Superhero Themed Storytime. Dress up as your favorite superhero and get ready for some fun! Thursday, July[...]
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Baby Lapsit
9:00 am
Baby Lapsit
Jul 21 @ 9:00 am – 9:30 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. NEW TIME 9AM!
Storytime
10:00 am
Storytime
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
All ages are welcome to come and share stories, songs and a simple craft with other library friends.
Super Hero Storytime @ the Library!
10:00 am
Super Hero Storytime @ the Library!
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Who is your favorite superhero?? Is it Batman, Superwoman or Disney Princess Belle? Join us for a special Superhero Themed Storytime. Dress up as your favorite superhero and get ready for some fun! Thursday, July[...]
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Thomas Day
10:00 am
Thomas Day
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
If your boiler bubbles with excitement at the whistle of Thomas the Train, then join us for a special event! Enjoy stories, crafts, snacks, and activities that will get your pistons pumping!
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Mondays at the Movies
2:00 pm
Mondays at the Movies
Jul 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us each Monday at 2pm throughout Summer Reading for a free movie and popcorn. June 5 Sing (110 min.) June 12 Toy Story (81 min.) June 19 Moana (113 min.) June 26 Peter Pan[...]
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Toddler Time
10:00 am
Toddler Time
Jul 25 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 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.
Build a Robotic Hand!
3:00 pm
Build a Robotic Hand!
Jul 25 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us July 25th @3-4pm as we discover how robotics are helping those in need. We will learn about advances in robotic technology and the next-generation of prosthetic s being created. Then we will have[...]
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Preschool Storytime
9:30 am
Preschool Storytime
Jul 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 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 Storytime
10:00 am
Preschool Storytime
Jul 26 @ 10:00 am – 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.
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Baby Lapsit
9:00 am
Baby Lapsit
Jul 28 @ 9:00 am – 9:30 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. NEW TIME 9AM!
Storytime
10:00 am
Storytime
Jul 28 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
All ages are welcome to come and share stories, songs and a simple craft with other library friends.
End of Summer Reading -Teen Party!!!
6:00 pm
End of Summer Reading -Teen Party!!!
Jul 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for the Summer Reading Teen Party!! July 28th @6-8pm There will be games, activities and a dessert bar! Grand Prize Raffle winners announced. Please register online
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Friends of the Library Fun Run and 5K
8:30 am
Friends of the Library Fun Run and 5K
@ Grimes South Sports Complex
Jul 29 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Join us for the second annual Friends of the Grimes Public Library Fun Run and 5K. The race will take place this year at the South Sports Complex. Fun Run ($10) starts at 8:30am and[...]
Kids Final Party
10:00 am
Kids Final Party
@ Grimes Public Library
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kids who finished the Summer Reading Challenge get a ticket to attend the Kids Final Party on July 29th. Join us after the Friends of the Library Fun Run for snacks, games, and outdoors fun![...]
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