Storytime Art in the Park

June 18, 2026
3:30 - 5 PM

Central Park Shelter House

Overview

Grinnell College Museum of Art and Drake Community Library are offering free hands-on art and literacy activities for children and families at selected sites in Grinnell (dates, times and locations below). Each session will offer hands-on art activities, and books read and take home. On Tuesdays, Grinnell Farm to Table will offer free produce to take home.

  • June 18, 3:30–5 p.m., Central Park Shelter House, 811 Park Street
  • June 23, 10:30 a.m.–noon, GCMoA/Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, north side, 1108 Park St.
  • June 25, 3:30–5 p.m., Central Park Shelter House, 811 Park Street
  • June 30, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Merrill Park West Shelter, 801 11th Avenue
  • July 2, 3:30–5 p.m., Central Park Shelter House, 811 Park Street
  • July 7, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Bailey Park Shelter House, 1220 Prairie Street
  • July 9, 3:30–5 p.m., Central Park Shelter House, 811 Park Street
  • July 14, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Summer Street Park, 720 Summer Street
  • July 16, 3:30–5 p.m., Central Park Shelter House, 811 Park Street
  • July 17, 9:30–11 a.m., Poweshiek County Fair, 425 East Street South
  • July 21, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Arbor Lake Shelter House, 123 Pearl Street
  • July 23, 3:30–5 p.m., Central Park Shelter House, 811 Park Street
  • July 28, 10:30 a.m.–noon, GCMoA/Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, north side, 1108 Park St.
  • July 30, 3:30–5 p.m., Central Park Shelter House, 811 Park Street

Supported by Grinnell Education Partnership, AmeriCorps, Seed Coalition, Grinnell Mutual, Grinnell Farm to Table, Greater Poweshiek County Community Foundation/Poweshiek County Alliance and Lincoln Savings Bank. In case of threatening weather, Storytime Art in the Park will be cancelled. You may text GCMoA at 641-780-5215 or call DCL at 641-236-2661 if you have questions. Grinnell College does not assume responsibility for the care and safety of children who attend these events. The College makes these programs open to the public with the understanding that for children who attend, a parent, legal guardian, or other designated caregiver remains responsible for their care and protection.

Arts & Culture
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Kid Focused
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Address & Contact

Central Park Shelter House
811 Park St
Grinnell, IA

For more information, contact:

  • Tilly Woodward
  • (641) 269-4663
  • woodward@grinnell.edu

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