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Name: Who's Got Game : Saturday Edition
Start: 2024-11-09T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-09T12:00:00-06:00
Location: Grimes Public Library

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Who's Got Game : Saturday Edition

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

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

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Other

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Teens, Adults

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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.

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, November 16, 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: 19

Event Details:

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

There are many ways to decorate using your houseplants. Get creative and learn how to use houseplants to make your house look festive. Each participant will create a small holiday decoration to take home.

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, November 19, 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: 17

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.

Think beyond the green bean casserole and add something new to your Thanksgiving dinner. We will explore a couple of tasty side dishes to try this holiday season.

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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.

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.

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

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Time	Sun (6/02)	Mon (6/03)	Tue (6/04)	Wed (6/05)	Thu (6/06)	Fri (6/07)	Sat (6/08)
9 am			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 Team meeting 9:00am - 10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Team meeting	Reservation Deitrick 9:00am - 10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting tutoring	Reservation Deitrick 9:00am - 10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	Reservation Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Transition Meeting 9:00am - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics holds an annual meeting for the transition of board and council meetings. This involves collaboration of members, education, communication, networking and more. Reservation Janelle Lenz Reservation 9:30am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Taking work meetings Reservation Maria study 9:45am - 11:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Study for exam	Closing Library Closure 9:00am - 12:00pm Branches: Grimes Public Library Description: The Library will be closed until noon for staff to participate in the Governors Day parade.
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Overall Buddies 10:00am - 11:00am All Ages Performance, Special Event 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: Performance, Special Event Event Details: Join Lori Lynn of Overall Buddies for a morning of fun and engaging music, movement, and literacy. 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 Summer Tutoring 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	Reservation Lost Tools of Writing - Tools of Invention 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting To discover the tools that help us think clearly and deeply about the topics from multiple viewpoints in order to write persuasively. Reservation Matange Meeting 10:45am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Zoom Meeting	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.
11 am						Reservation IAND Transition Meeting - headshots 11:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting IAND Transition Meeting will be occurring in another meeting room. Using this room for headshots and video.
12 pm	This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Sensory Spaces 12:00pm - 1:00pm School-Aged Community Event, 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Community Event, Special Event Event Details: For those wishing to visit the Library in a more controlled sensory environment, Grimes Public Library is one of many Metro Area Libraries offering Sensory Spaces in the Metro.	Reservation Summer Tutoring 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Summer Tutoring			Reservation Brianna Koulback 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring Reservation Courtney study 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Studying		Reservation Heartsaver CPR 12:00pm - 4:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Teach CPR
1 pm	Reservation Girl Scout Troop 1837 1:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Girl Scout Bronze Award work.			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Summer Movies: Captain Underpants 1:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Movie 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: Movie Event Details: Join us at the Library for a weekly indoor family friendly movie and popcorn.		Reservation IAND Transition Meeting - headshots 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting IAND Transition Meeting will be happening at same time - needing a place for headshots and video.
2 pm	Reservation Deitrick 2:30pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	Reservation Reserved for Photo Shoot 2:15pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting NA	Reservation Deitrick 2:30pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	Reservation German lesson 2:30pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting lesson		Reservation German lesson 2:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting meeting	This event is in the "Adults" group. Growing the Good Life 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 13 Event Details: This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. Herbs are easy to grow in the ground or in a container. They can add color and contrast to your plants, be used in food and drinks and can be beneficial for pollinators (think butterflies!). Join us to learn more about various herbs an
3 pm		Reservation Library Use 3:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting NA			Reservation German Lessons 3:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting German Lessons
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Tuesday: Paper Making 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month. This month, we will learn how to make paper from recycled materials. Reservation Barb Shutt 4:15pm - 5:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring		Reservation Barb Shutt 4:15pm - 5:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring
5 pm			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 June Adult Book Club book is Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget a memoir by Sarah Hepola
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.	Reservation Friends of the Grimes Public Library 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Library use Reservation Olmsted PTO 6:00pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Plan for the upcoming school year for PTO events			This event is in the "All Ages" group. BINGO 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages Community Event, Special Event 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 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Special Event Event Details: Who doesn’t love a good game of Bingo? Bingo will take place at the Grimes Governors Day celebration in the South Sports Complex. The game will be located on the basketball courts and run from 6-8pm.

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