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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Check Out What's Cooking

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Check Out What's Cooking at the Library:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dish...

Event Details:

This month we will be trying some Koren-inspired dishes.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dishes with patron participation. Supplies are provided and registration is required. 

This month we will be trying some Koren-inspired dishes.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writer's Block

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you are an established author or someone who is just getting started, this program is perfect for you.Writing prompts will be provided for individuals needing something to ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Event Details:

Whether you are an established author or someone who is just getting started, this program is perfect for you.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Growing the Good Life:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

Event Details:

Join us to learn some great ways to plant herbs.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

Join us to learn some great ways to plant herbs.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Introduction to Dance with Iowa Ballet Academy

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Try some basic moves from different dance styles, learn a little history behind dance, and watch short performances.  Dancers from Yaro Dance Company will be there to show off...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Workshop
Event Details:

Try some basic moves from different dance styles, learn a little history behind dance, and watch short performances.  Dancers from Yaro Dance Company will be there to show off their shoes and costumes and talk about their love of dance!

This event is in the "School-Aged" group.

Books and Cooks: Oatmeal Bites

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
Books & Cooks:

Calling all cooks! Enjoy a food-themed story then make and taste your own kid-approved healthy treat! 

Event Details:

This month we will make oatmeal bites. Registration is required - please note any food allergies at registration.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Storytime, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Calling all cooks! Enjoy a food-themed story then make and taste your own kid-approved healthy treat! 

This month we will make oatmeal bites. Registration is required - please note any food allergies at registration.

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
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

African Drumming and Culture with CulturAll

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join CulturAll ambassador Fonziba Koster to learn about living and drumming in Africa and find your beat on authentic African drums.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Workshop
Event Details:

Join CulturAll ambassador Fonziba Koster to learn about living and drumming in Africa and find your beat on authentic African drums.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Check Out What's Cooking

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Check Out What's Cooking at the Library:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dish...

Event Details:

Summer is here and it is time to get the grill fired up!  Come learn some great grilling tips, tricks, and recipes.

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dishes with patron participation. Supplies are provided and registration is required. 

Summer is here and it is time to get the grill fired up!  Come learn some great grilling tips, tricks, and recipes.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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. 

This event is in the "School-Aged" group.

Lego Club

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
LEGO Club:

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

Event Details:

The theme for June is Fidgets!

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Open Play, Workshop
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

The theme for June is Fidgets!

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

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School-Aged" group.

Instrument Petting Zoo with Des Moines Symphony

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Workshop
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Event Details:

Join members of the Des Moines Symphony Academy as we learn about and explore the violin, the cello, and more!  Specifically geared toward ages 4-6, but older kids welcome. 45...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Program Type: Performance, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join members of the Des Moines Symphony Academy as we learn about and explore the violin, the cello, and more!  Specifically geared toward ages 4-6, but older kids welcome. 45 minute workshop.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Growing the Good Life:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

Event Details:

Come learn about some great smelling plants to add to your gardens and how they can benefit your health.

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

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

Come learn about some great smelling plants to add to your gardens and how they can benefit your health.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Check Out What's Cooking

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Check Out What's Cooking at the Library:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dish...

Event Details:

Kick up your grilled cheese game by learning what else you can put into your basic ooey gooey grilled cheese sandwiches to make them gourmet.

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dishes with patron participation. Supplies are provided and registration is required. 

Kick up your grilled cheese game by learning what else you can put into your basic ooey gooey grilled cheese sandwiches to make them gourmet.

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.

This event is in the "School-Aged" group.

Books and Cooks: Butterbeer Pancakes

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
Books & Cooks:

Calling all cooks! Enjoy a food-themed story then make and taste your own kid-approved healthy treat! 

Event Details:

This month we will make butterbeer pancakes. Registration is required - please note any food allergies at registration. 

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Storytime, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all cooks! Enjoy a food-themed story then make and taste your own kid-approved healthy treat! 

This month we will make butterbeer pancakes. Registration is required - please note any food allergies at registration. 

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.

This event is in the "School-Aged" group.

Lego Club

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play, Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged
LEGO Club:

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

Event Details:

The theme for July is pendulums!

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Open Play, Workshop
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

The theme for July is pendulums!

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writer's Block

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you are an established author or someone who is just getting started, this program is perfect for you.Writing prompts will be provided for individuals needing something to ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Event Details:

Whether you are an established author or someone who is just getting started, this program is perfect for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Growing the Good Life:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

Event Details:

This month we will learning about the importance of bird baths.

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

This month we will learning about the importance of bird baths.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Check Out What's Cooking

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Check Out What's Cooking at the Library:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dish...

Event Details:

Overwhelmed with an overproducing garden?  Come learn how to put your fruits, vegetables, and herbs to use in some delicious salsas.  

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dishes with patron participation. Supplies are provided and registration is required. 

Overwhelmed with an overproducing garden?  Come learn how to put your fruits, vegetables, and herbs to use in some delicious salsas.  

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.

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.