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Who's Got Game?

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come learn how to play some of the new games in our board game collection!Each month we will feature at least one board or card game geared towards older teens and adults. In ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come learn how to play some of the new games in our board game collection!

Each month we will feature at least one board or card game geared towards older teens and adults. 

Library Closure

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Grimes Public Library

The Library is closed for Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Memorial Day.

teens sitting on a brick wall

Teen Tuesday: Paper Making

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Tuesdays:

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

Event Details:

This month, we will learn how to make paper from recycled materials.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This month, we will learn how to make paper from recycled materials.

Library Closure

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Grimes Public Library

The Library will be closed until noon for staff to participate in the Governors Day parade.

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed until noon for staff to participate in the Governors Day parade.

String Art

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C/D 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...

Event Details:

Alternating third Saturdays of the month at 2:00pm In June, participants will learn how to do basic string art.  Each participant will do his/her first or last initials. ...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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+.

Alternating third Saturdays of the month at 2:00pm

 

Library Closure

All Day
Grimes Public Library

The Library is closed for Father's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Father's Day.

Build a Drone

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our two-part drone series for teens aged 9-18. Learn how to build a drone, how drones are programmed, used for both recreational purposes and career pathways, and what ...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for our two-part drone series for teens aged 9-18.

Adulting is Hard: Personal Safety

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Adulting is Hard:

Growing up can be a real bummer! Learn tips and tricks from certified adults and get hands on experience with life skills that will make adulting a little easier. 

Event Details:

This month we will explore personal safety. Learn about living and driving alone and self-defense. This program is geared for teens aged 13-18. 

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Growing up can be a real bummer! Learn tips and tricks from certified adults and get hands on experience with life skills that will make adulting a little easier. 

This month we will explore personal safety. Learn about living and driving alone and self-defense. This program is geared for teens aged 13-18. 

Library Closure

All Day
Grimes Public Library

The Library is closed for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Independence Day.

Teen Book Club Bites: Gourmet Graphic Novels

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Expand your TBR (to be read) pile by exploring a new genre! Read any book in that month’s YA book genre and come ready to share while making a related recipe to enjoy!  &...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Expand your TBR (to be read) pile by exploring a new genre!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Drone Flight Simulation

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our two-part drone series for teens aged 9-18. Learn how to build a drone, how drones are programmed, used for both recreational purposes and career pathways, and what ...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Technology Class, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for our two-part drone series for teens aged 9-18.

Teen Harry Potter Birthday Party

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us as the Library closes for a Harry Potter (early) Birthday Party! Pizza and drinks will be provided. Parents can drop off at 5pm and pick up at 7pm. A parent or guardian mus...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us as the Library closes for a Harry Potter (early) Birthday Party! Pizza and drinks will be provided. Parents can drop off at 5pm and pick up at 7pm. A parent or guardian must be present at pickup. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Who's Got Game

Who's Got Game?

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come learn how to play some of the new games in our board game collection!Each month we will feature at least one board or card game geared towards older teens and adults.  &n...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come learn how to play some of the new games in our board game collection!

Each month we will feature at least one board or card game geared towards older teens and adults.  

 

 

Ages 16+

Teen Tuesday: Recycled Planters (and plants!)

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us once a month for hands-on crafts and activities for teens aged 9-18. This month, we will create our own planters out of recycled materials.  Each participant will also...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us once a month for hands-on crafts and activities for teens aged 9-18. This month, we will create our own planters out of recycled materials.  Each participant will also get to take home their own planter and plant.

Scarecrow post

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C/D 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...

Event Details:

Alternating third Saturdays of the month at 2:00pm We will be getting ready for Fall by making a happy scarecrow from a fence post to help decorate your front step.  All ...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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+.

Alternating third Saturdays of the month at 2:00pm

 

Library Closure

All Day 9/1 - 9/2
Grimes Public Library

The Library is closed for Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Labor Day.

Library Closure

All Day
Grimes Public Library

The library is closed for staff training. 

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for staff training. 

Library Closure

All Day
Grimes Public Library

The Library is closed for staff inservice. 

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for staff inservice. 

Library Closure

All Day
Grimes Public Library

The Library is closed for Veteran's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Veteran's Day.

Library Closure

11/27/2024 @ 4:00pm to 11/29/2024 @ 8:00pm
Grimes Public Library

The Library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Library Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Grimes Public Library

The Library is closed for Christmas.

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas.

Library Closure

12/31/2024 @ 4:00pm to 01/01/2025 @ 8:00pm
Grimes Public Library

The Library is closed for New Year's.

Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for New Year's.