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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.

College studying

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

studying

Beaverbrooke HOA

5:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Assoc meeting

College Studying

9:15am - 11:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

studying

college studying

9:15am - 11:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

studying

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. 

Study of yoga

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

study of yoga

Deitrick

3:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Grimes Clover Kids May Meeting

4:00pm - 4:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly club meeting for Grimes Clover Kids. Open to all youth ages K-3rd grade.

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: 8
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.

Bring Your Own Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Interested in the idea of a book club but uninterested in being told what to read? Our Bring Your Own Book Club is the perfect opportunity to share about what you've been reading and hear about what others are reading.  Library staff will guide the discussion but attendees are encouraged to come ready to share about what they've been reading and watching lately. Meetings are held over the lunch hour, so feel free to bring something to eat!

Fourth Wednesday of the month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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: 24
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.

Food Truck Fest

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Event, Special Event
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Special Event
Event Details:

Enjoy dinner at the Library! Food trucks will be located outside the Library with food and drinks available for purchase.

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.