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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

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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

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

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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: 23

Event Details:

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

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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

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			This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Baby Storytime 9:00am - 9:30am Birth to Pre-K Reading Skills, 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: Reading Skills, 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. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Baby and Toddler Open Play 9:30am - 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.	Reservation Meridith McCarty 9:30am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting McCarty Booking
10 am			Reservation Heather S. 10:30am - 11:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Work	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Reading Skills, 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: Reading Skills, 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 Reading Skills, 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: Reading Skills, 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 "All Ages" group. Fairies at the Library 10:00am - 11:00am All Ages Arts & Crafts, Open Play, 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: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Special Event Event Details: Wands, dust, crowns and more. Enjoy fairy-themed crafts and activities for the whole family. 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.
11 am			Reservation Heather S. 11:45am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting I am extending my reservation time for the 10th from 10:30-11:30 AM to 10:30 to 11:45 AM instead. Thanks!
12 pm				Reservation Craig Winger 12:30pm - 2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting meeting
1 pm		Reservation Joan 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting tutoring		This event is in the "School-Aged" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Early Out 1:00pm - 3:00pm School-Aged, Teens Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other 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: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Other 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. 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 Joan 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting tutoring		Reservation Joan 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting tutoring
2 pm	Reservation Girl Scout Troop 1837 2:00pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting Troop meeting to earn a badge for Junior Girl Scout Troop 1837. Girls are in 5th Grade.
3 pm	Reservation Girl Scout Troop 920 3:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Girl Scout Meeting for troop 920
4 pm				Reservation Carol VanBrocklin 4:00pm - 6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting tutoring
5 pm		Reservation American Legion Post 577 5:30pm - 6:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting for American Legion Post 577	Reservation Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Registration Event 5:30pm - 7:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Girl Scout Registration and Info Session We will be hosting a night for families to come gather information about Girl Scout programming and local Girl Scouts!		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Who's Got Game 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens, Adults Other This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: 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. Are you ready to put your color knowledge to the test? Join us this Thursday evening as we explore Hues and Cues—the game where colors speak louder than words!
6 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Family Night: Air Dry Clay 6:00pm - 6:30pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Workshop 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: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. 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 DCG Education Foundation - Events Committee Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Planning for fundraising event. Reservation James 6:15pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Study	Reservation Raccoon Valley Service Unit Leaders 6:00pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting Girl Scout Leaders meet to plan girl activities for upcoming scouting year. Reservation Crossing point assoc 6:00pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting association meeting

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