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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hooks & Needles

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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. 

Be part of our continuing Community Crochet!  Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket.  Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

Library Closure

All Day 7/4 - 7/6
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Night: DIY Puzzles

6:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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. 

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

Kids Play: Bubbles & Water Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Arts & Crafts, Open Play
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play

Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. 

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafty Saturday

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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+.

Come learn the art of quilling from local community member, LeAnn Ludwig.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Night: Fruit Skewers

6:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

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. 

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 "All Ages" group.

Foil Print Art

9:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library to make your own take-home masterpiece from household supplies. Supplies will be available all morning. 

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hooks & Needles

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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. 

Be part of our continuing Community Crochet project! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket.  Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

Library Closure

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 10/12 - 10/13
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

11/26/2025 @ 4:00pm - 11/30/2025 @ 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

12/31/2025 @ 2:00pm - 01/01/2026 @ 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library