Week Calendar

Name: GPL Poetry Night
Start: 2024-11-26T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-26T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Grimes Public Library

Featured Events

GPL Poetry Night

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Teens, 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.

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, 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.

Gingerbread Jamboree

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

All Meeting Rooms at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: All Meeting Rooms

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Special Event

Event Details:

Join us for a morning full of holiday festivities. Enjoy a hot drink by a crackling fire, build a gingerbread house as a family, find the Elf of the Shelf, peruse the Giving Tree and so much more.

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.

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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+.

Get ready for the Holidays with this cute HoHoHo decor made from wood pieces and ornaments. Each participant can paint and decorate their HoHoHo's however they like!

Growing the Good Life / Check Out What's Cooking

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other, Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 22

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

In this session combining Growing the Good Life and Check Out What's Cooking, we will mix up a delicious blend that can be used to spice up your holiday hot drinks. Keep the mix for yourself or great for gift giving.

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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9 am		Reservation Test 9:45am - 10:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting test	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Baby Storytime 9:00am - 9:30am Birth to Pre-K 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: 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.		Reservation Study Room 3 9:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting meeting
10 am		Reservation Test 10:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting test Reservation Katie J. Conference Calls 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Meeting, calls, paperwork		This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K 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: Storytime 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. Reservation Study Time 10:30am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Studying for classes	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K 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: Storytime 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 "School-Aged" group. Books and Cooks: Broccoli Cheese Cups 10:00am - 11:00am School-Aged Storytime, Workshop Closed Required This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Storytime, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Calling all cooks! Enjoy a food-themed story then make and taste your own kid-approved healthy treat! This month we will make broccoli cheese cups. Registration is required - please note any food allergies at registration. 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.
11 am						Reservation Study Room 5 11:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Personal Use
12 pm
1 pm	Reservation McQuide 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Grade, read, study				Reservation Katie J. Conference Calls 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Work calls	Reservation Homeschool Adventure Club Spring Swap 1:45pm - 4:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Homeschool Adventure Club members will meet to swap books, curriculums, games and other resources.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. 100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die 1:00pm - 2:00pm All Ages Community Event, Performance This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Performance 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.
2 pm					Reservation Study Room 3 2:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting meeting		This event is in the "Adults" group. Hooks and Needles 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts 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: 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.
3 pm	Reservation McQuide 3:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Grade, study, homework, read	This event is in the "School-Aged" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. After School at the Library 3:00pm - 5:00pm School-Aged, Teens Open Play This event is in the "School-Aged" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged, Teens Program Type: Open Play The Library is a great place to go after school any day, but especially on Mondays and Fridays! Start and end the school week in our meeting rooms creating with our makerspace, gaming with our VR headset, playing with our board games, or simply hanging with your friends. Snacks and additional activities may be available while supplies last. 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. Reservation German Lessons 3:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting German Lessons			Reservation German Lesson 3:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting German tutoring	This event is in the "School-Aged" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. After School at the Library 3:00pm - 5:00pm School-Aged, Teens Open Play This event is in the "School-Aged" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged, Teens Program Type: Open Play The Library is a great place to go after school any day, but especially on Mondays and Fridays! Start and end the school week in our meeting rooms creating with our makerspace, gaming with our VR headset, playing with our board games, or simply hanging with your friends. Snacks and additional activities may be available while supplies last. 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. Reservation O'CONNELL 3:30pm - 5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Book Club
4 pm		Reservation Project work 4:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Meeting for a project for counseling program at Drake.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Tuesday: Painted Tote Bags 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Workshop This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Event Details: Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month. This month, we will paint and decorate our own canvas tote bags! 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. Reservation Keegan Hauser 4:45pm - 5:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Study	Reservation Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting services in the community planning meeting
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Birth to Pre-K 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: Storytime 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.
7 pm				Reservation DCG Softball Association Board Meeting 7:00pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting DCG Softball Association February Board meeting

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