Week Calendar

Name: Rain Barrel Seminar
Start: 2024-09-24T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-24T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Grimes Public Library

Featured Events

Rain Barrel Seminar

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Speakers from the Rain Campaign and the City of Grimes Stormwater department will present the whys and hows of harvesting and using rainwater to water plans, lawns, and gardens.

Open to anyone 18+.

Registration Required.

SHIIP Welcome to Medicare Seminar

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 33

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

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Arts & Crafts

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Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

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+.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

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Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Marcia Dicks, community educator from the Des Moines area Alzheimer's Association, will present an introduction about Alzheimer's and Dementia and the 10 Warning Signs to be aware of.

Great Trees for Iowa Neighborhoods with Brenton Arboretum

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

Searching for a great tree for your yard? The choices at the nursery can seem overwhelming! Whether you live on an acreage or a tiny lot, there are fantastic trees just waiting to be planted and appreciated.

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 23

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.

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.

GPL Poetry Night

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

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.

A picture of yarn and needles with the words Hooks and Needles on it

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, October 26, 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.

Who's Got Game : Saturday Edition

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Come and learn how to play a board or card game from our collection or join in with a tabletop role-playing game. Sessions will vary between learning new games and participating in an ongoing game series. Each program will be a little different depending on the library staff running the program and the chosen game. Check out our calendar to stay up-to-date with each program's focus.

Please arrive close to 10:00am so everyone can learn the rules and play together.

Open to ages 16+, younger if accompanied by a parent.

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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 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 Lunch and Learn 9:00am - 1:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Grimes Lunch and Learn.	Reservation U of Iowa Grant Meeting 9:30am - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting for a grant		Reservation Mrs. 9:00am - 10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Association meeting for neighbors in Plat 1 Stagecoach Estates. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Baby & 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: Meeting Room C/D 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.
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. Reservation Virtual Training Session 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Online Training that i want to broadcast on a screen for two people to see! Reservation Working 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Working		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. Reservation Study 10:30am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Study Reservation Tutor 10:30am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Meeting with tutor
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12 pm		Reservation Virtual Training Session Cont'd 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Online Training Session we wish to project on screen!				Reservation Wendy Olinger 12:00pm - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Meeting Reservation Katie work 12:30pm - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Work
1 pm	Reservation Working 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting co-working			This event is in the "Teens" group. Early Out Teens: Fidget Bracelets 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts 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: Teen Mezzanine Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for teens on the Mezzanine. Join us as we create fidget bracelets. This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Early Out Adventures: Weaving 1:30pm - 2:30pm School-Aged 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. Activities start at 1:30pm but are flexible to accommodate school travel times - come when you can! 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 City Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Purpose of Meeting Discussion of experiences with City parental leave	Reservation Katie J. Work 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Work Reservation Natalie M. 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Community Services for a client
2 pm			Reservation Rocio & Liz 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Study
3 pm	Reservation Girl Scouts 3:00pm - 3:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting Girl Scout Meeting	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 3:15pm - 5:00pm 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 Grimes Clover Kids March Meeting 4:00pm - 4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting Monthly club meeting for Grimes Clover Kids. Open to all youth ages K-3rd grade.			Reservation 4/5 FF activity 4:00pm - 6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Service activity for 4th/5th graders	Reservation Grimes Golden Greetings Group 4:15pm - 7:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Games
5 pm			Reservation Tutoring 5:00pm - 6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring Reservation McQuide 5:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Study, read, grade Library Board Meeting 5:00pm - 8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A	Reservation McQuide 5:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Reading, grading, study Reservation Rebecca Committee meeting 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Committee planning discussion for DCGEF. Not sure if we will need the room the whole time.
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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Check Out What's Cooking 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Health & Wellness, 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: Health & Wellness, Other, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 1 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 learn how to make bread. 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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