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

the words "kids play" with multicolored squiggles and toys

Kids Play: Garden Play

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Open Play

Age Group:

Birth to Pre-K

Kids Play:

Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend.

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play

Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library Closure

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

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Family Night: Edible Tic Tac Toe

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages

Family Night:

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime.

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime.

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.

Library Closure

All Day 6/14 - 6/15

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

School-Aged

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: School-Aged

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.

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.

Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

School-Aged

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: School-Aged

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Event Details:

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.

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.

Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

School-Aged

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.

View Details

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: School-Aged

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Event Details:

Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts.

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.

Collaborative Coloring

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages

Stop by the library for a community art project. A collaborative coloring sheet will be available all morning. Come add your special touch!

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Stop by the library for a community art project. A collaborative coloring sheet will be available all morning. Come add your special touch!

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.

Family Night: Worms & Dirt

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

All Ages

Family Night:

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime.

Explore worm anatomy with a special read-aloud and hands on discovery.

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Event Details:

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime.

Explore worm anatomy with a special read-aloud and hands on discovery.

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.

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.

Library Closure

All Day 7/4 - 7/6

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Family Night: DIY Puzzles

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages

Family Night:

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime.

View Details

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime.

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.

Kids Play: Bubbles & Water Play

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Open Play

Age Group:

Birth to Pre-K

Kids Play:

Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend.

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play

Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend.

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.

Family Night: Fruit Skewers

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

All Ages

Family Night:

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime.

View Details

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime.

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.

Foil Print Art

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages

Stop by the library to make your own take-home masterpiece from household supplies. Supplies will be available all morning.

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Stop by the library to make your own take-home masterpiece from household supplies. Supplies will be available all morning.

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.

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.

Library Closure

All Day 8/30 - 9/1

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 10/12 - 10/13

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

11/26/2025 @ 4:00pm to 11/30/2025 @ 8:00pm

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

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Food Program

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Accompanying Adult Not Required