GRIMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
Events Calendar
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Preschool Storytime
9:30 am
Preschool Storytime
Jun 1 @ 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
Jun 1 @ 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.
Market Storytime
4:30 pm
Market Storytime
Jun 1 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
 Join us for a special Wednesday night storytime at the Grimes Farmers Market. Outside the library at 4:30pm. Don’t forget a blanket!
Tech Drop-In
5:00 pm
Tech Drop-In
Jun 1 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 Register for one-on-one tech assistance with your phone, tablet, or computer!
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Teen Writing Club
4:30 pm
Teen Writing Club
Jun 2 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
 Want to be an author, a playwright, or a poet? Come to our Teen Writing Club to learn some tricks of the trade. This month, we will be looking at how to write fantasy. Ages[...]
Storytime
6:30 pm
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Baby Lapsit
9:00 am
Baby Lapsit
Jun 3 @ 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
Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
 All ages are welcome to come and share stories, songs and a simple craft with other library friends.
Fitness Friday: Bike Safety
3:00 pm
Fitness Friday: Bike Safety
Jun 3 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 Summer is a great time to get outside on your bike, but it’s important to know how to keep yourself safe! Come learn about the importance of helmets and bike safety and practice your hand[...]
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Tail Waggin’ Readers
9:00 am
Tail Waggin’ Readers
Jun 4 @ 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[...]
Let the Games Begin!
1:00 pm
Let the Games Begin!
Jun 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 Kick off the summer with some field games! Teams of 2 (adult and child or 2 kids) will create their own team flag, participate in warm-ups, and then head outside for some wet, wild, and[...]
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Diaper Gym
11:30 am
Diaper Gym
Jun 6 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
 Come to a parent and baby workout class! Infants age 6-18 months
Monday Movies
2:00 pm
Monday Movies
Jun 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 Come to the library each Monday from 2-4pm for a movie and popcorn. 6/6 Wall-E (G) 98min. 6/13 Tangled (PG) 100 min. 6/20 The Good Dinosaur (PG) 93min. 6/27 Winnie the Pooh (G) 63 min.[...]
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Toddler Time
10:00 am
Toddler Time
Jun 7 @ 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
Jun 8 @ 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
Jun 8 @ 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.
Tech Drop-In
5:00 pm
Tech Drop-In
Jun 8 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Register for one-on-one tech assistance with your phone, tablet, or computer!
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Teen Tattoo
2:30 pm
Teen Tattoo
Jun 9 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
 Join us to “try on” a Sharpie® marker tattoo. Artists from Destination Tattoo in Grimes will be here to share their talent. Bring a tattoo design or draw or pick one out when you get[...]
Storytime
6:30 pm
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Baby Lapsit
9:00 am
Baby Lapsit
Jun 10 @ 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
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
All ages are welcome to come and share stories, songs and a simple craft with other library friends.
Fitness Friday: Walk & Talk
10:30 am
Fitness Friday: Walk & Talk
Jun 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
 This is a walking book club for summer only. Twice a month, we will meet, partner up, and discuss books as we walk a 0.6 mile loop around the library. For a longer Walk &[...]
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Governor’s Day
11:00 am
Governor’s Day
Jun 11 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
 Come visit our booth at the Governor’s Day Carnival for a bubble booth and a Super Scavenger Hunt! Click here for more information on Governor’s Day events. All ages
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Baby Massage: Part 1
11:00 am
Baby Massage: Part 1
Jun 13 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
 Baby Massage is a way of connecting with your baby and getting them used to touch. A guest instructor will be hosting a course in two parts on Monday, June 13th and Monday, June 20th[...]
Baby Massage: Part 1
12:00 pm
Baby Massage: Part 1
Jun 13 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Baby Massage is a way of connecting with your baby and getting them used to touch. A guest instructor will be hosting a course in two parts on Monday, June 13th and Monday, June 20th[...]
Monday Movies
2:00 pm
Monday Movies
Jun 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Come to the library each Monday from 2-4pm for a movie and popcorn. 6/6 Wall-E (G) 98min. 6/13 Tangled (PG) 100 min. 6/20 The Good Dinosaur (PG) 93min. 6/27 Winnie the Pooh (G) 63 min.[...]
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Toddler Time
10:00 am
Toddler Time
Jun 14 @ 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.
Go Team!
1:00 pm
Go Team!
Jun 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
 It’s game day! Will you be rooting for the Bears? The Hawks? The Lions? The Tigers? Many sports teams are named after large and intimidating animals, but why not an armadillo, a hedgehog, or a[...]
Learn to Braid
4:00 pm
Learn to Braid
Jun 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 Come learn how to braid hair! This class is for both children and parents. We encourage parents to come with their children to practice the different braiding styles. (Dads- this is a great way to[...]
Yoga for You
5:30 pm
Yoga for You
Jun 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
 Bring a towel or a yoga mat and join us for a free monthly yoga class provided by a Certified Yoga Instructor from Studio B Yoga. Classes are adjusted to match the level of participants. Ages[...]
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Ruby Reads
9:30 am
Ruby Reads
Jun 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
You’ve probably seen the red pandas at the zoo, but have you met Ruby the red panda yet? Ruby is a very special stuffed red panda – she loves to read! Join Ruby for one[...]
Ruby Reads
10:00 am
Ruby Reads
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
You’ve probably seen the red pandas at the zoo, but have you met Ruby the red panda yet? Ruby is a very special stuffed red panda – she loves to read! Join Ruby for one[...]
Market Storytime
4:30 pm
Market Storytime
Jun 15 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us for a special Wednesday night storytime at the Grimes Farmers Market. Outside the library at 4:30pm. Don’t forget a blanket!
Tech Drop-In
5:00 pm
Tech Drop-In
Jun 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Register for one-on-one tech assistance with your phone, tablet, or computer!
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Worm Races
4:30 pm
Worm Races
Jun 16 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
 Pick out a worm and get it ready to race. Then cheer it on in our exciting worm races! Ages 5 + Registration Required
Storytime
6:30 pm
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Baby Lapsit
9:00 am
Baby Lapsit
Jun 17 @ 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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Beautiful Beards
3:00 pm
Beautiful Beards
Jun 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 Does the man in your life need a new do? Bring him in for a nice braid, or maybe some glitter! No beard? That’s okay! Make a felt beard for him to sport in our[...]
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Baby Massage: Part 2
11:00 am
Baby Massage: Part 2
Jun 20 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Baby Massage is a way of connecting with your baby and getting them used to touch. A guest instructor will be hosting a course in two parts on Monday, June 13th and Monday, June 20th[...]
Baby Massage: Part 2
12:00 pm
Baby Massage: Part 2
Jun 20 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Baby Massage is a way of connecting with your baby and getting them used to touch. A guest instructor will be hosting a course in two parts on Monday, June 13th and Monday, June 20th[...]
Monday Movies
2:00 pm
Monday Movies
Jun 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Come to the library each Monday from 2-4pm for a movie and popcorn. 6/6 Wall-E (G) 98min. 6/13 Tangled (PG) 100 min. 6/20 The Good Dinosaur (PG) 93min. 6/27 Winnie the Pooh (G) 63 min.[...]
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Toddler Time
10:00 am
Toddler Time
Jun 21 @ 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.
Pixel Art
2:00 pm
Pixel Art
Jun 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 Come to our Pixel Art party to make cool pixel art using Perler Beads, bottle caps, and more! Ages 8+
Board Meeting
5:30 pm
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Preschool Storytime
9:30 am
Preschool Storytime
Jun 22 @ 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
Jun 22 @ 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.
Magic Workshop
4:00 pm
Magic Workshop
Jun 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
 Want to amaze your friends with a new card trick, or make objects disappear into thin air? Join Magician, Rick Eugene, for an ages 8+ magic workshop, and take home your own Magic Kit to[...]
Tech Drop-In
5:00 pm
Tech Drop-In
Jun 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Register for one-on-one tech assistance with your phone, tablet, or computer!
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GIF it up!
2:30 pm
GIF it up!
Jun 23 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
 Do you know what a GIF is? Come to the library to find out and to make your own! Feel free to bring small figurines or toys to use in your GIF. Ages 10+ [...]
Storytime
6:30 pm
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Baby Lapsit
9:00 am
Baby Lapsit
Jun 24 @ 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
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
All ages are welcome to come and share stories, songs and a simple craft with other library friends.
Fitness Friday: Walk & Talk
10:30 am
Fitness Friday: Walk & Talk
Jun 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
This is a walking book club for summer only. Twice a month, we will meet, partner up, and discuss books as we walk a 0.6 mile loop around the library. For a longer Walk &[...]
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“Games” LEGO® Contest
1:00 pm
“Games” LEGO® Contest
Jun 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
 Use your blocks at home to build a creation to the theme of “GAMES”. Bring in your creation to show it off and describe it to the judges. If you would like to build with[...]
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Baby Sign Language Basics
11:30 am
Baby Sign Language Basics
Jun 27 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
 Interested in teaching your baby to sign? We will be going over some research on the topic and learning the basics about getting started. The class will be about a half hour long. Feel free[...]
Monday Movies
2:00 pm
Monday Movies
Jun 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Come to the library each Monday from 2-4pm for a movie and popcorn. 6/6 Wall-E (G) 98min. 6/13 Tangled (PG) 100 min. 6/20 The Good Dinosaur (PG) 93min. 6/27 Winnie the Pooh (G) 63 min.[...]
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Toddler Time
10:00 am
Toddler Time
Jun 28 @ 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.
Fantastic Forces
2:00 pm
Fantastic Forces
Jun 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 Have you ever wondered what makes it possible for airplanes to fly? It comes down to four fantastic forces: Weight, Thrust, Drag and Lift! Join the Science Center of as we take off on a[...]
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Preschool Storytime
9:30 am
Preschool Storytime
Jun 29 @ 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
Jun 29 @ 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
Jun 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
 Check out “BFG” by Roald Dahl at the front desk and come prepared for fun activities and discussion to get ready for the movie release July 1st! For 1st through 5th grade readers.
Tech Drop-In
5:00 pm
Tech Drop-In
Jun 29 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Register for one-on-one tech assistance with your phone, tablet, or computer!
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Teen Book Club
3:00 pm
Teen Book Club
Jun 30 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 This month’s teen book club will be on Thursday, June 30th at 3:00 PM. We will be discussing the book Ender’s Game, by Orson Scott Card, and watching the film. There will be copies of[...]
Storytime
6:30 pm
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