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Early Out

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School-Aged, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other
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. 

Grimes Area Democrats Monthly Meeting

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly community meeting

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+.

Craft to still be determined.  This will be updated closer to the program.

HOA Turnover Meeting

4:45pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

HOA Turnover Meeting

Blessmen Sewing Group

9:45am - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Making personal hygiene kits to be sent to South Africa

Adult Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
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. 

Book this month:  The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar

About the book:

Friends of Grimes Public Library

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Purpose of Meeting

Friends board meeting

Friends of the Grimes Public Library

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting of the Friends of the Grimes Public Library.

Women’s Bible Study

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

University of Iowa MFP Supervisors team meeting

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

Meeting of the University of Iowa MFP Grant supervisors

University of Iowa MFP team meeting

9:30am - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly MFP team grant meeting

Growing the Good Life

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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. 

Learn about different perennials for shade and sun.   We will discuss dividing and moving plants for those that have an established garden and help new gardeners get started.

Library Closure

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Mind Matters: healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Other
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration 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.

 

Senior Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Yoga instructor, Michelle Soyer, will lead older adults through easily accessible and chair yoga.  This yoga class is specially designed for older adults seeking to enhance their flexibility, strength, and overall well-being in a supportive e

Women’s Bible Study

12:30pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

City of Grimes Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meeting

3:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

City of Grimes Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meeting.

Girl Scout Family Info Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Purpose of Meeting

This is a family info night for new and current members! We will help with renewal for our current members and give our potential families a chance to see what Girl Scouts is and make friends in their troop!

INVISION

9:15am - 1:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

meeting

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.

Johnston Forevergreens 4-H Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

4-H Club monthly meeting
Thank you!

Grimes Clover Kids May Meeting

3:30pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly club meeting

EEC

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly EEC meeting