Event List

Library Closure

All Day 5/10 - 5/11

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Hooks and Needles:

Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide sup...

Be Part of our continuing Community Crochet! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket. Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide supplies for you to use. We ask that more established crocheters and knitters bring their own supplies if able.

Be Part of our continuing Community Crochet! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket. Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

Library Closure

All Day 5/24 - 5/26

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Babysitting Basics Workshop

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:30pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

Learn the basics of babysitting with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Special Event, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of babysitting with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Not Required

Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity.

Library Closure

All Day 6/14 - 6/15

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Jumanji Escape Room

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

All Meeting Rooms at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Special Event

Age Group:

School-Aged, Teens

Dodge stampeding elephants, roaring lions, and swinging monkeys. Sign up to test your puzzle solving skills in our escape room event based on the classic picture book and movie, Jumanji. Pizza will be served at 5 pm. Registration required.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: All Meeting Rooms

Age Group: School-Aged, Teens

Program Type: Other, Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Dodge stampeding elephants, roaring lions, and swinging monkeys. Sign up to test your puzzle solving skills in our escape room event based on the classic picture book and movie, Jumanji. Pizza will be served at 5 pm. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Not Required

Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity.

Food Program

We cannot guarantee that food programs at the library will be free of allergens. Please contact library staff to further discuss food allergy concerns.

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Hooks and Needles:

Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide sup...

Be part of our continuing Community Crochet! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket. Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

View Details

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide supplies for you to use. We ask that more established crocheters and knitters bring their own supplies if able.

Be part of our continuing Community Crochet! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket. Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Ready to dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons? Join us for our 3-hour, beginner-friendly session where you’ll learn the basics and embark on an exciting adventure!

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ready to dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons? Join us for our 3-hour, beginner-friendly session where you’ll learn the basics and embark on an exciting adventure!

Library Closure

All Day 7/4 - 7/6

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

I Survived: Natural Disasters Edition

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

School-Aged, Teens

Teen Tuesdays:

Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month.

Inspired by the popular book series, I Survived by Lauren Tarshis. Come build a model shelter and test it against our natural disaster challenges. Get ideas for creating a disaster emergency kit for your family. Ages 9+.

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: School-Aged, Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month.

Inspired by the popular book series, I Survived by Lauren Tarshis. Come build a model shelter and test it against our natural disaster challenges. Get ideas for creating a disaster emergency kit for your family. Ages 9+.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Not Required

Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity.

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Crafty Saturday:

Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member. All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new craf...

Come learn the art of quilling from local community member, LeAnn Ludwig.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member. All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new crafting skill. Open to everyone aged 16+.

Come learn the art of quilling from local community member, LeAnn Ludwig.

Murder in the Library

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Step into a thrilling murder mystery set in a grand mansion library! Participants will take on roles of suspects and detectives, uncovering clues, questioning each other, and piecing together the story of a shocking murder.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Step into a thrilling murder mystery set in a grand mansion library! Participants will take on roles of suspects and detectives, uncovering clues, questioning each other, and piecing together the story of a shocking murder.

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Hooks and Needles:

Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide sup...

Be part of our continuing Community Crochet project! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket. Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

View Details

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide supplies for you to use. We ask that more established crocheters and knitters bring their own supplies if able.

Be part of our continuing Community Crochet project! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket. Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

Who's Got Game

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Who's Got Game:

Come and learn how to play a board or card game from our collection or join in with a tabletop role-playing game. Sessions will vary between learning new games and participat...

Please arrive close to 10:00am so everyone can learn the rules and play together.

Open to ages 16+, younger if accompanied by a parent.

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Come and learn how to play a board or card game from our collection or join in with a tabletop role-playing game. Sessions will vary between learning new games and participating in an ongoing game series. Each program will be a little different depending on the library staff running the program and the chosen game. Check out our calendar to stay up-to-date with each program's focus.

Please arrive close to 10:00am so everyone can learn the rules and play together.

Open to ages 16+, younger if accompanied by a parent.

Murder in the Library

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

In the opulent library of a sprawling mansion, romance writer Lady Cattersley has been found dead, and everyone present is under suspicion.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

In the opulent library of a sprawling mansion, romance writer Lady Cattersley has been found dead, and everyone present is under suspicion.

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Branches:

Grimes Public Library

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Food Program

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Accompanying Adult Not Required

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Food Program