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Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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. 

Fermented foods are good for a healthy gut and overall health. Learn about some fermented foods and how to make them.

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

Moments of Mindfulness

3:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Grimes Public Library for a session of guided meditation led by a trained community member.

Library Closed

All Day 4/1–4/5
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adaptive Equipment for Aging

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Led by Drake University occupational therapy student, Jessie Woodyard, this program will give educational guidance to older adults and their caregivers to learn how to maintain safety, independence, and confidence while aging by focusing on adapti

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

Moments of Mindfulness

3:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Grimes Public Library for a session of guided meditation led by a trained community member.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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. 

Mushrooms come in many different shapes, sizes and textures.  Learn about fungi and ways to cook with it. 

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.

Library Closure

All Day 5/9–5/10
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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. 

Learn about the cheese making process and discover an easy cheese recipe you can make at home. 

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.

Library Closure

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Dollar Dine-In

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for some summer meals that won't break the bank? Join us at the library as we explore cost-effective courses sourced from dollar stores.

Opening Late for Governor's Day

9:00am–12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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. 

We will add some spice (not too hot) in this workshop and learn about some favorite Indian 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.

Library Closure

All Day 6/20–6/21
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 7/3–7/5
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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. 

Squash is readily available at this time of year and there are many recipes that can be made with this healthy and easy vegetable.  Learn about this underrated summer produce. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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. 

Fruits and vegetables can be used to create items that are not only decorative but also tasty.  Get creative in this hands-on workshop and learn how to make some fun additions to your food. 

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.

Library Closure

All Day 9/5–9/7
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 10/10–10/12
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

11/25/2026 @ 4:00pm–11/29/2026 @ 5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 12/24–12/27
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

12/31/2026 @ 4:00pm–01/02/2027 @ 9:00am
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 1/16–1/18
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 2/13–2/15
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library