Adult Bingo: Thursday, December 18th, 2-4pm
Come for the game, meet new friends, and have some fun! Every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Gingerbread Houses: Saturday, December 20th at 1pm
Back by popular demand, we are doing two weekends of gingerbread houses! Come create a miniature Holiday House out of all edible material! $5 fee; all ages; please register.
Library Closed:
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Closing at 4pm: Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Countdown to Noon: New Year’s Dance Party: Saturday, December 27th, 10am-Noon
Come dance, make a craft, and celebrate the coming New Year 2015! You can come and go as you please from 10am-Noon. All ages; no registration needed.
New Year’s Party: Tuesday, December 30th, 7-9pm
Youth ages 10 and up, bring your friends and come celebrate the start of 2015 with a library scavenger hunt, snacks, and gaming tournament. No registration needed.
Tail Waggin’ Readers: Saturday, January 3rd, 9-11am
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog! Students in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade may sign up for a 20 minute time slot to read to a therapy dog partner. Please call the library to register, 986-3551.
Adult Book Club: Monday, January 5th at 7pm
Join us for movie night at Book Club this month.
Candy Casino: Tuesday, January 6th, 6:30-8pm
Come play or learn how to play poker using candy! Other games will be available to play too! Ages 10 and up; no registration needed.
Tech Drop-In: Thursday, January 8th, 3-5pm
On the second Thursday of each month, bring in your laptop, phone, tablet or e-reader between 3-5pm for basic computer help and instruction. To ensure one-on-one assistance, register for a 30 minute time slot with Fionn or Kelly.
Paper Monet: Saturday, January 10th, 10am-Noon
Come make your own “Monet” masterpiece. Explore famous landscape paintings and create your own with paper. All ages welcome. No registration needed. This is a come and go event.
Repulsive Reactions: Tuesday, January 13th, 6:30-7:30pm
Why do we have snot? What is poop? What makes me fart? What makes me burp? Explore, practice, and learn about the Repulsive Reactions of our human bodies! Ages 5 and up; no registration needed.
Story and Crafts with Kil’n Time Studio: Wednesday, January 14th, 1:30pm
Come to the library for a story, and then paint your own take-home craft provided by Kil’n Time Studio in Waukee! All ages; please register.
Adult Bingo: Thursday, January 15th, 2-4pm
Come for the game, meet new friends, and have some fun! Every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Ongoing Events:
Toddler Time: Tuesdays at 9:30 and 10:00am
Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old and a caregiver are invited to join us as we introduce literacy and a love of books through storytelling, rhymes, songs and crafts. No registration required.
Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:00am
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: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.
A time for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers to play and grow through songs, short stories, nursery rhymes, and other developmental activities. No registration required.
Evening Story Time: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Families are invited to listen to stories, participate in songs and rhymes, and make a craft. No registration required.
Friday Story Time: Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
Kids of all ages are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.
Grimes Public Library
200 N. James St.
986-3551
Hours:
Sunday: 1-4 p.m.
Mon.-Thur.: 9 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
