Week Calendar

Name: Who's Got Game?
Start: 2024-05-18T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-18T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Grimes Public Library

Featured Events

Who's Got Game?

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Other

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Come learn how to play some of the new games in our board game collection!

Each month we will feature at least one board or card game geared towards older teens and adults.

A picture of a latte and some coffee beans

Community Coffee

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

2nd Floor Fireplace at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Patrons are encouraged to come and go as their schedule allows during these unstructured morning gatherings at the Library. The Library provides coffee, games, newspapers, and more for patrons to enjoy during this leisurely time at the library.

Offered First and Third Monday of each month.

Check Out What's Cooking

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

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.

This month we will be trying some Koren-inspired 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.

Hooks and Needles

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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.

Community Coffee

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

2nd Floor Fireplace at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Offered First and Third Monday of each month.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am

Storytime Room at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Birth to Pre-K

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Storytime

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-24 months, but older children are welcome to attend.

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.

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

The June Adult Book Club book is Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget a memoir by Sarah Hepola

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other, Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

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

Join us to learn some great ways to plant herbs.

Color Me Calm

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Event Details:

Needing a space to relax and scratch that creative itch? Whether you prefer coloring inside or outside the lines, this is the perfect outlet for you. This unguided program allows you to drop in and out at your convenience.

Baby and Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Storytime Room at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Open Play

Age Group:

Birth to Pre-K

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Open Play

Unstructured time for children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory items. All toys will be age appropriate for ages 0-3 but older children are welcome to attend.

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.

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9 am						This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Baby and Toddler Open Play 9:00am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Unstructured time for children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory items. All toys will be age appropriate for ages 0-3 but older children are welcome to attend. 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.
10 am				This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Storytime Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. 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.	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Storytime Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. 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.		This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Storytime Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. 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.
11 am
12 pm							Reservation Iowa Democratic Townhall 12:30pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Townhall for local constituents by Democratic reps in the statehouse.
1 pm				This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Early Out Adventures: Scratch Art 1:30pm - 2:30pm Arts & Crafts This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Activities and/or crafts for school-aged kids during early dismissals. Activities start at 1:30 pm but are flexible to accommodate school travel times – come when you can! This week we will make our own scratch art. 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.
2 pm
3 pm	Reservation Girl Scouts 3:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting
4 pm				This event is in the "School-Aged" group. ASL Basics 4:30pm - 5:30pm Workshop This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Monthly community-led group spreading awareness of and teaching basic ASL skills to early learners. 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. GPL Adult Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for songs, rhymes, books, and activities. Our storytimes are designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is encouraged to attend. 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Check Out What's Cooking at the Library 6:30pm - 7:30pm Health & Wellness Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 12 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. This Month's Theme is: Egg-celent Recipies This month we are using eggs to make some easy and unique egg dishes. We will be making a red pepper and goat cheese frittata from the cookbook The Weeknight Cook and an egg sa 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.

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This Month's Theme is: Egg-celent Recipies

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