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

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Other, Workshop

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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

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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

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

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Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Special Event

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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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!

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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All Day					This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Spring Break Science Kit All Day School-Aged Special Event 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: Children's Desk Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Pick up a kit to help your school-age kids explore a different field of science each weekday of spring break.
9 am			Reservation Katherine G 9:00am - 11:00am 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. Baby and Toddler Open Play 9:00am - 12:00pm Birth to Pre-K Open Play 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: 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. Reservation Iowa Soccer 9:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Iowa Soccer Staff and Cup Planning 2025	Reservation Grimes Leadership Academy 9:00am - 6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Grimes Leadership Academy.		Reservation Young Entrepreneur Learning 9:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting To learn how to create a business and business plan for young entrepreneurs.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Community Coffee 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Other 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: 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.		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 "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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. Kids Play: Toddler Drive-In 10:00am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K Open Play, 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Open Play, Storytime Event Details: Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. Join us at the Library as we have an indoor toddler drive-in! 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Magic Show with Mikayla Oz 10:00am - 10:45am School-Aged, All Ages Performance, Special Event This event is in the "School-Aged" group. 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: School-Aged, All Ages Program Type: Performance, Special Event Event Details: Mikayla's 40-minute family friendly show combines magic with hilarious comedy to make for an unforgettable show! Her magic shows are highly interactive, allowing the kids to participate in the magic. Don't miss this event! Reservation Scott Whitten - Continuing Education Exam 10:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting I need to take a proctored exam for my insurance license continuing education. Reservation Grace 10:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Study
11 am		Reservation Work space 11:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Work space					This event is in the "Adults" group. Growing the Good Life 11:30am - 12:30pm Adults Other, Workshop 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. Come learn the basics of composting and how to get started!
12 pm						Reservation Intro to German 12:45pm - 3:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Homeschool German class
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 Grading, reading, study Reservation Mock Trial Meeting 1:00pm - 4:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting We’ll be performing and finalizing our parts before the mock trial competition on March 5th			Reservation Rocio and Liz 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Study		Reservation E.C. Online Meeting 1:30pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Online Meeting
2 pm		Reservation Michelle/ Michael 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting business meeting	Reservation Grimes Golden Greetings Group 2:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Play games. Bunco		Reservation work 2:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting work Reservation Irving 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting homeschooling
3 pm	Reservation Girl Scouts 3:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting Girl Scout meeting Troop 920 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 Grading, study, reading	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 Cultureall 3:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Planning	Reservation German Lessons 3:15pm - 4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting German Lessons		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.
4 pm			Reservation Karen Allen, CultureALL 4:00pm - 5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting remote work :)
5 pm		Reservation DCG Education Foundation - Events Committee Meeting 5:45pm - 7:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Planning fundraising event for DCG Education Foundation.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults 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: 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 March book club book will be The Overstory by Richard Powers
6 pm		Reservation Chevalia Run HOA Board Mtg 6:15pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Monthly HOA board meeting. 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.	Reservation Friends of the Grimes Public Library Board Meeting 6:00pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting This is a meeting to discuss the business of Board of the Friends of the Grimes Public Library. Reservation Cub Scout Pack 171 Leader Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Discussion and planning for cub scout activities.		Reservation Grimes Area Democrats Monthly Meeting 6:00pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting Community meeting for Grimes Area Democrats Reservation The Power at a Praying Wife 6:00pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting A group of friends doing a Book study.
7 pm			Reservation Grimes Leadership Academy Set-Up 7:00pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Get the space set up for the Leadership Academy session on Wednesday, March 6.

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