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Family Night: Yogurt Covered Snacks

6:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Other, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Event Details:

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. 

Join us to make yogurt covered snacks!

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.

Library Closure

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
School-Aged
Open Play, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Open Play, Workshop

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

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. 

Growing the Good Life

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Other, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

Join us this month as we learn about starting seeds indoors for spring planting.  We will have a variety of seeds for each participant to get you started.  Seeds will include flowers, vegetables and herbs. 

100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Adults, All Ages
Other, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Event Details:

Join Erin Huiatt, local author of the book “100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die” for a special BINGO style program highlighting the Metro's top attractions and hidden gems.

Rain Barrel Workshop

5:00pm - 6:30pm
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: 25
Event Details:

Back by popular demand and in time for spring showers, this workshop is available for Grimes citizens to build and take home a rain barrel.  All supplies are provided by the City of Grimes Stormwater Grant. 

 

Junior Librarians Mini Camp

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School-Aged
Special Event, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make it any less fun!

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. 

Junior Librarians Mini Camp

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School-Aged
Special Event, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make it any less fun!

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. 

Junior Librarians Mini Camp

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School-Aged
Special Event, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make it any less fun!

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. 

Babysitting Basics Workshop

9:30am - 3:30pm
Teens
Special Event, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn the basics of babysitting with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County.

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. 

Poetry Night

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

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more. 

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
School-Aged
Open Play, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Open Play, Workshop

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

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. 

Growing the Good Life

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Other, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
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. 

Add some music to your garden with a colorful garden bell.  We will create a small bell that can be hung from a tree, planter or on your deck. 

Drama Games with ASAP

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School-Aged
Special Event, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Join a drama coach from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Explore drama basics through an hour of fun group drama and improv games.

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. 

Drama Games with ASAP

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School-Aged, Teens
Special Event, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Join a drama coach from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Explore drama basics through an hour of fun group drama and improv games.

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. 

Library Closure

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
School-Aged
Open Play, Workshop
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Open Play, Workshop

Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

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. 

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

Library Closure

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Poetry Night

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

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more. 

Library Closure

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

Babysitting Basics Workshop

9:30am - 3:30pm
Teens
Special Event, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn the basics of babysitting with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County.

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. 

Growing the Good Life

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Other, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. 

We will get creative again in this workshop as we make a beaded dragon fly for our potted plants.