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Wrap It Up

9:00am–4:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need some privacy from your kids to wrap their presents?  Tell them you’re coming to a library program and wrap your gifts here!   We will provide everything you need to get all of your gifts wrapped in time for your family celebrat

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wrap It Up

1:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need some privacy from your kids to wrap their presents?  Tell them you’re coming to a library program and wrap your gifts here!   We will provide everything you need to get all of your gifts wrapped in time for your family celebrat

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wrap It Up

9:00am–4:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need some privacy from your kids to wrap their presents?  Tell them you’re coming to a library program and wrap your gifts here!   We will provide everything you need to get all of your gifts wrapped in time for your family celebrat

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wrap It Up

1:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need some privacy from your kids to wrap their presents?  Tell them you’re coming to a library program and wrap your gifts here!   We will provide everything you need to get all of your gifts wrapped in time for your family celebrat

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
This event is in the "School-Aged" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Tuesday: Mug Cakes

4:00pm–5:00pm
School-Aged, Teens
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month.

Make your own microwave mini cake in a mug! Registration preferred but not required. 

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 "Adults" group

Growing the Good Life

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

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

 

This Month's Topic: Houseplant Help

We will discuss what to look for and keep your houseplants happy in the middle of winter.

This event is in the "School-Aged" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Team Puzzle Race

10:00am–1:00pm
School-Aged, Teens, Adults
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy putting together puzzles?  Get a team of four together to compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.  

Registration Required. (ONLY REGISTER 1 PERSON PER TEAM)

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library Closure

All Day 1/18–1/19
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy 101 (Part 1 of 3)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on, three-part series designed to help you uncover your family’s history.  Learn how to begin your research, organize information, and use free online resources.

This event is in the "School-Aged" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Tuesday: Pizza Taste Test Challenge

4:00pm–5:00pm
School-Aged, Teens
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month.

Nothing is better than the real deal, but which snacks come close? Come rank your favorite pizza flavored snacks. No registration required. 

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 "Adults" group

Growing the Good Life

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

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

 

This Month's Topic: The Language of Flowers

Learn about the language of flowers and make a mini valentine bouquet. 

Library Closure

All Day 2/15–2/16
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy 101 (Part 2 of 3)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on, three-part series designed to help you uncover your family’s history.  Learn how to begin your research, organize information, and use free online resources.

This event is in the "School-Aged" group

Spring Break Kit

All Day
School-Aged
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pick up a take-home kit with math themed activities for your child to do each weekday of spring break. This kit will contain 6 guided activities, and most supplies needed for each activity.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Growing the Good Life

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

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

 

This Month's Topic: Seed Starters and Plant Markers

Get a jump start on your spring planting  with a variety of seeds and make some fun and unique plant markers.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Babysitting Basics Workshop

9:00am–3:00pm
Teens
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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 Closed

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

Genealogy 101 (Part 3 of 3)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on, three-part series designed to help you uncover your family’s history.  Learn how to begin your research, organize information, and use free online resources.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Suffrage and World War I: Iowa Connections

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

Join Iowa historical fiction author, Ann Hanigan Kotz, as she brings you through Iowa’s Suffrage and WWI years. Ann begins her program with the history of Iowa’s Suffrage movement and continues with the issues surrounding it.

This event is in the "School-Aged" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Escape Room: Pandora's Box

4:15pm–5:30pm
School-Aged, Teens
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you open Pandora's Box in this Greek Mythology themed escape room? For ages 9-17. Registration required.

Registration opens March 24th.

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.