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Early Out

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Early Out:

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 

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

Family Night: Yogurt Covered Snacks

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, 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. 

Event Details:

Join us to make yogurt covered snacks!

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other, Workshop
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. 

Join us to make yogurt covered snacks!

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.

Early Out

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Early Out:

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 

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. 

Who's Got Game?

Who's Got Game

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A 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...

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

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.

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Early Out

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Early Out:

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 

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. 

CulturALL Open Book

New Year, New You with Open Book Speakers from CultureALL

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for two separate sessions with unique Open Books presented by CultureALL. Open Book is a community project that creates connections and builds social cohesion through ...

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

Join us for two separate sessions with unique Open Books presented by CultureALL. 

Murder at the Roller Rink

Murder at the Roller Rink

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It’s 1988, and the Podunk Roller Rink is filled with teens showing off their shoulder pads and mullets—but it’s a strangely-assorted group. They ignore each other as much as possib...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

It’s 1988, and the Podunk Roller Rink is filled with teens showing off their shoulder pads and mullets—but it’s a strangely-assorted group. They ignore each other as much as possible and they seem resentful, almost like they’re here on detention.

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.

Decade Trivia

Trivia Night : Through the Decades

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Show off your knowledge of the decades you have lived through (or those which came before you) at our next after-hours Trivia Night!  Questions will divided into categories of...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Show off your knowledge of the decades you have lived through (or those which came before you) at our next after-hours Trivia Night!  Questions will divided into categories of 1950s - 2000s music, movies, tv, pop culture, news, and more.

Early Out

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Early Out:

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 

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. 

Seed Starting

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, March 1, 2025 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. 

Event Details:

Join us this month as we learn about starting seeds indoors for spring planting.  We will have a variety of seeds for each participant to get you started.  Seeds will inc...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

Join us this month as we learn about starting seeds indoors for spring planting.  We will have a variety of seeds for each participant to get you started.  Seeds will include flowers, vegetables and herbs. 

100 Things

100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join Erin Huiatt, local author of the book “100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die” for a special BINGO style program highlighting the Metro's top attractions and hidden gem...

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

Join Erin Huiatt, local author of the book “100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die” for a special BINGO style program highlighting the Metro's top attractions and hidden gems.

Early Out

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Early Out:

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 

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. 

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Rain Barrel Workshop

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Back by popular demand and in time for spring showers, this workshop is available for Grimes citizens to build and take home a rain barrel.  All supplies are provided by the C...

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

Back by popular demand and in time for spring showers, 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. 

 

circle of rainbow hearts

Sensory Spaces

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

For those wishing to visit the Library in a more controlled sensory environment, Grimes Public Library is one of many Metro Area Libraries offering Sensory Spaces in the Metro. Sen...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Event Details:

For those wishing to visit the Library in a more controlled sensory environment, Grimes Public Library is one of many Metro Area Libraries offering Sensory Spaces in the Metro.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Mind Matters: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Marcia Dicks, educational volunteer for the Des Moines chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present a series about Alzheimer's and Dementia.

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

Marcia Dicks, educational volunteer for the Des Moines chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present a series about Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Early Out

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Early Out:

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 

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. 

Spring Break

Spring Break Kits

All Day
Children's Desk at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Event Details:

Pick up a take-home kit with 6 art-themed activities for your child to do each weekday of spring break. This kit will contain 6 guided activities, and most supplies needed for...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Children's Desk
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School-Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Special Event
Event Details:

Pick up a take-home kit with 6 art-themed activities for your child to do each weekday of spring break. This kit will contain 6 guided activities, and most supplies needed for each activity.

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. 

Poetry Night

Poetry Night

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 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. 

Early Out

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Early Out:

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 

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. 

Who's Got Game?

Who's Got Game

Saturday, March 29, 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...

Event Details:

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.

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.

Early Out

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens
Early Out:

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room ...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 

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. 

GTGL Garden Bells

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, April 5, 2025 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. 

Event Details:

Add some music to your garden with a colorful garden bell.  We will create a small bell that can be hung from a tree, planter or on your deck. 

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. 

Add some music to your garden with a colorful garden bell.  We will create a small bell that can be hung from a tree, planter or on your deck. 

Tiny Art Gallery Opening

Tiny Art Gallery Opening Ceremony

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate National Library Week! Join us for our special Art Gallery opening event to view all of the artistic pieces.  Want to participate and create a work of art...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate National Library Week! Join us for our special Art Gallery opening event to view all of the artistic pieces.