GRIMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
Events Calendar
Sensory Spaces are Metro area Libraries offering special hours for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment. While individuals and families with special needs are welcome at our libraries during regular hours, these sensory times will offer quieter browsing, special programming, and other adaptive services that will vary by location.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by exploring math and science concepts while making a delicious rainbow lemonade. Drink the rainbow! Ages 6+.
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.
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.
Grimes Public Library is currently closed for the health and safety of our visitors, staff and community. All programs are canceled until further notice.
What: FREE tutoring in the areas of Reading, Writing, Math (elementary), research papers and correct citations, study skills, social skills, test taking skills, and/or homework help.
Who: Our staff tutor, Christine, has 23 years of experience in education working with children of all ability levels. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and a Master Educator Teaching License. She is an Instructional Coach for the Heartland AEA with an expertise in working with students with dyslexia.
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5-7pm starting in October at Grimes Public Library
How: Students can sign up for one 30-minute tutoring session per month. Call the Library 986-3551 to register.
Do you have experience in education and wish to volunteer as a tutor? Contact us!
Grimes Public Library is currently closed for the health and safety of our visitors, staff and community. All programs are canceled until further notice.
Starting in November, Storytime will move to Monday evenings with Miss Kelly! This will be a live storytime with lots of interactive movement and great stories!
Join us each Friday for a virtual storytime. Check out our pinterest storytime board for additional craft ideas!
October Storytimes
October 30th, 2020- Happy Halloween
October 23rd, 2020 – Bedtime & Pajamas
October 9th, 2020 – Colors & Numbers
October 2nd, 2020 – Hello Autumn
September Storytimes
September 25, 2020- Let’s Get Silly
September 18, 2020 – Mountains
September 11, 2020 – Get Moving
September 4, 2020 – Go Bananas
Check here for a new activity each week you can do at home!
August 29, 2020
August 22, 2020
Exercise your logic with chess. Never played, no problem! Check out Chesskid.com, a FREE and safe site for kids of all ages to learn and play.
August 15, 2020
August 8, 2020
August 1, 2020:
July 25, 2020
Fun with Ice!
July 18, 2020
July 11. 2020
July 4, 2020
Catapults and Simple Machines
- Watch this fun video about the 6 simple machines: https://youtu.be/iQu3GY509ZM
- Try to name at least one example of each simple machine. Now focus on levers. A catapult is just a simple lever.
- Build your own catapult and try it out!
- Can you make your own game with your catapult?
Here are some ideas on how to build it:
https://frugalfun4boys.com/popsicle-stick-catapult/
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-decorate/crafts/how-to-make-a-toy-marshmallow-catapult
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/55055/15-easy-catapults-to-make/
June 27, 2020
June 20, 2020
June 13, 2020
June 6, 2020
Need a fun way to keep up on your math this summer!? Check out this free game filled with magic, adventures, and math challenges for kids in grades K-8. https://www.prodigygame.com/
May 30, 2020
May 23, 2020
Need some new people to play games with during your quarantine? Check out these resources to help you game with others outside your quarantine circle.
This site allows you to create a free account, make your own game board, or use a ready-made one, invite others to play with you, or join a game with someone else
This site has new games you can purchase for your gaming consoles, televisions, or computers. Then you can play with others long distance.
May 16, 2020
Want to keep your math skills sharp in a fun way?! Be sure to check out: Bedtime Math
This site is loaded with daily age-specific math challenges for people of all ages, off-screen activities that make math fun, and parent resources. Also check out the app for your mobile devices!
May 9,2020
Paper Engineering with paper bridges and paper towers. What else can you make with paper?
May 2, 2020
Stop Motion Videos, you can do it! Check out the video description for even more resources.
April 25, 2020
Water Science! Water is SO important, but what makes it so special? Watch the video, do some research, and find out.
April 18, 2020
April 11, 2020
Let’s Engineer like Leonardo da Vinci today!
April 4, 2020:
March 28th, 2020:
In addition to his many talents, Leonard da Vinci was a highly skilled sculptor, although this is a lesser known fact about him. Check out one of his only know remaining sculptures in this article featured in Smithsonian Magazine. Then follow the instructions in the following video to make your own DIY modeling clay and try your hand at creating a masterpiece!
March 21 Video
