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Who's Got Game?

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Attention all adventurers! 

Growing the Good Life

11:30am - 12:30pm
Other, Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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 be making Fairy Garden Stakes.  These are simple but beautiful additions to bring color and sparkle to your gardens.

Library Closure

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Mother's Day.

Color Me Calm

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Needing a space to relax and scratch that creative itch?  Whether you prefer coloring inside or outside the lines, this is the perfect outlet for you. This unguided program allows you to drop in and out at your convenience.

Who's Got Game?

10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration 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. 

Community Coffee

10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Patrons are encouraged to come and go as their schedule allows during these unstructured morning gatherings at the Library. The Library provides coffee, games, newspapers, and more for patrons to enjoy during this leisurely time at the library.

Offered First and Third Monday of each month.

Check Out What's Cooking

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Registration 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.

Writer's Block

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Other, Workshop
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
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Memorial Day.

SHIIP Welcome To Medicare Seminar

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join a SHIIP Senior Medicare Patrol Counselor from the State of Iowa to learn how to effectively navigate Medicare, including Medicare A, B, C, and D, supplemental insurance and everything you need to know to avoid Medicare fraud.

Hooks and Needles

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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. 

Community Coffee

10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Patrons are encouraged to come and go as their schedule allows during these unstructured morning gatherings at the Library. The Library provides coffee, games, newspapers, and more for patrons to enjoy during this leisurely time at the library.

Offered First and Third Monday of each month.

Adult Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Multiple copies of the month's book are available to check out at the circulation desk or the drive-through.  This book club is for ages 18+ and no registration is required. 

The June Adult Book Club book is Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget a memoir by Sarah Hepola

 

Library Closure

9:00am - 12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

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

Growing the Good Life

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Other, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Registration 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. 

Join us to learn some great ways to plant herbs.

Color Me Calm

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Needing a space to relax and scratch that creative itch?  Whether you prefer coloring inside or outside the lines, this is the perfect outlet for you. This unguided program allows you to drop in and out at your convenience.

Who's Got Game?

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other

Crafty Saturday

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Father's Day.

Community Coffee

10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Patrons are encouraged to come and go as their schedule allows during these unstructured morning gatherings at the Library. The Library provides coffee, games, newspapers, and more for patrons to enjoy during this leisurely time at the library.

Offered First and Third Monday of each month.

Check Out What's Cooking

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop
Registration 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.

Poetry Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more.

Community Coffee

10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Patrons are encouraged to come and go as their schedule allows during these unstructured morning gatherings at the Library. The Library provides coffee, games, newspapers, and more for patrons to enjoy during this leisurely time at the library.

Offered First and Third Monday of each month.

Adult Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Multiple copies of the month's book are available to check out at the circulation desk or the drive-through.  This book club is for ages 18+ and no registration is required. 

This month's book is Happy Place by Emily Henry