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

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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

Age Group:

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

Program Type:

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Time	Sun (6/23)	Mon (6/24)	Tue (6/25)	Wed (6/26)	Thu (6/27)	Fri (6/28)	Sat (6/29)
9 am		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 Cara Tutor 9:45am - 10:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Tutor	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 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 Keith Lo 9:30am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Business interview	Reservation Hope Agency Team Meeting 9:00am - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Team meeting/training for part of our leaders in our organization. If ok, we will be bringing in lunch and drinks for them as well.	Reservation Cara Tutor 9:45am - 10:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Tutor	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 "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 Client Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Client meeting
11 am			Reservation Tutoring- Bri Koulback 11:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring		Reservation Summer Tutoring 11:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Summer Tutoring Reservation Tutor - Bri Koulback 11:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring
12 pm				Reservation Jenny Galvin 12:00pm - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Summer tutoring
1 pm	Reservation Bookclub 1:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting book club		Reservation Study 1:15pm - 2:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Study	Reservation Keith Lo 1:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Business interview This event is in the "All Ages" group. Summer Movies: Wonka 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 Liz 1:15pm - 3:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Online live class
2 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Boom! with the Science Center of Iowa 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages 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: Performance Event Details: Explore the interactions of pressure, temperature and states of matter to explain why things pop, bang or blow up. Experiment with ultra-cold liquid nitrogen and combustible gases in this spectacular assembly. 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 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
3 pm				Reservation Meeting 3:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Meeting with program participant (Children & Families of Iowa)
4 pm		Reservation Grimes Golden greetings Group 4:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Bunco	This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Adulting is Hard: Personal Safety Cancelled 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Health & Wellness, Special Event, Workshop This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled 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: Health & Wellness, Special Event, Workshop Event Details: Growing up can be a real bummer! Learn tips and tricks from certified adults and get hands on experience with life skills that will make adulting a little easier. This month we will explore personal safety. Learn about living and driving alone and self-defense. This program is geared for teens aged 13-18.		This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Lego Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm School-Aged Open Play, 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Open Play, Workshop Event Details: Bring your creativity and build with our blocks to our monthly theme! *LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club. The theme for June is Fidgets! 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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6 pm		This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Cancelled Storytime - Cancelled 6:30pm - 7:00pm Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Cancelled 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. Poetry Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us for a fun night of poetry on June 25th at 6:00 pm! This month we will focus on the form of narrative verse known as a ballad. Reservation DCGEF Executive Committee 6:00pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting DCGEF Executive committee meetings multiple times a year to discuss and plan for the foundation needs.	Reservation Middle School Church Group Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting To have a large enough space for the middle school church group to meet when regular church group programming is not in session

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