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April 2025 GTGL

Growing the Good Life

Sunday, April 26, 2026 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. 

 

This Month's Topic: Perennials and Plant Swap

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

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

 

This Month's Topic: Perennials and Plant Swap

Family Night

Family Night: Simple Tools

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Workshop
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. 

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Workshop

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. 

Library Closure

All Day 5/9 - 5/10
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
May 2026 Growing

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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. 

 

This Month's Topic: Beaded Dragonflies

We will get creative in this workshop as we make a beaded dragon fly for our potted plants. 

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

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

 

This Month's Topic: Beaded Dragonflies

We will get creative in this workshop as we make a beaded dragon fly for our potted plants. 

Opening Late for Governor's Day

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Garden Club

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged

Sign up for this two-session program as we grow and care for a house made of sunflowers!  Plant seedlings, sign up for a shared watering and weeding schedule through June and July, and even harvest the sunflowers when they’re ready in late su

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for this two-session program as we grow and care for a house made of sunflowers!  Plant seedlings, sign up for a shared watering and weeding schedule through June and July, and even harvest the sunflowers when they’re ready in late su

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. 

Run. Jump. Hop! Discovering Culture through Play

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages

This interactive workshop from CultureAll educator Chesna Closs features physical games and blends movement, art, imagination, and music to explore traditional games from cultures around the world.

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

This interactive workshop from CultureAll educator Chesna Closs features physical games and blends movement, art, imagination, and music to explore traditional games from cultures around the world.

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. 

Tippi Toes Dance Class

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

Join Tippi Toes for a class full of upbeat music, fun dance moves, and lots of energy—perfect for little ones aged 2-6 to wiggle, giggle, and get moving in a positive environment

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join Tippi Toes for a class full of upbeat music, fun dance moves, and lots of energy—perfect for little ones aged 2-6 to wiggle, giggle, and get moving in a positive environment

Library Closure

All Day 6/20 - 6/21
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Poetry Night

Poetry Night

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Poetry Night:

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets...

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

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more. 

Costume Design Mini Camp with ASAP Arts

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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 two days exploring costume design and working on your own handmade creation! Ages 7+.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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 two days exploring costume design and working on your own handmade creation! Ages 7+.

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. 

Costume Design Mini Camp with ASAP Arts

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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 two days exploring costume design and working on your own handmade creation! Ages 7+.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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 two days exploring costume design and working on your own handmade creation! Ages 7+.

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 7/3 - 7/5
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Garden Club

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged

Sign up for this two-session program as we grow and care for a house made of sunflowers!  Plant seedlings, sign up for a shared watering and weeding schedule through June and July, and even harvest the sunflowers when they’re ready in late su

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for this two-session program as we grow and care for a house made of sunflowers!  Plant seedlings, sign up for a shared watering and weeding schedule through June and July, and even harvest the sunflowers when they’re ready in late su

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. 

Rain Barrel Workshop 2026

Rain Barrel Workshop

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Back by popular demand, this workshop is available for Grimes citizens to build and take home a rain barrel.  All supplies are provided by the City of Grimes Stormwater Grant. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, this workshop is available for Grimes citizens to build and take home a rain barrel.  All supplies are provided by the City of Grimes Stormwater Grant. 

shoes

Tie Your Shoes Bootcamp

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
School-Aged

Shoelaces got you in a knot? Join us for crafts, group activities, and of course, practice tying your shoes! Every kid leaves with a new pair of laces! This program is geared toward children entering first and second grade.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shoelaces got you in a knot? Join us for crafts, group activities, and of course, practice tying your shoes! Every kid leaves with a new pair of laces! This program is geared toward children entering first and second grade.

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. 

Aug 2026 Growing

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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. 

 

This Month's Topic: Seed Saving Basics

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

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

 

This Month's Topic: Seed Saving Basics

Poetry Night

Poetry Night

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Poetry Night:

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets...

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

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more. 

Library Closure

All Day 9/5 - 9/7
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 10/10 - 10/12
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Veteran's Day

All Day
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

11/25/2026 @ 4:00pm to 11/29/2026 @ 5:00pm
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/27
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library