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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

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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

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

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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

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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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

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Arts & Crafts

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Teens, Adults

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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

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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

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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 Carol VanBrocklin 9:00am - 3:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting study Reservation Meridith McCarty 9:45am - 11:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Work		Reservation Meeting Room Use 9:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Meeting Room Use
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 space	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. Reservation Meeting 10:30am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting meeting to fill out paperwork	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. Family Lego Challenge 10:00am - 11:00am All Ages 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: Open Play, Special Event Event Details: Team up with your family to take on LEGO® building challenges! 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.
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1 pm	Reservation Dance Practice 1:00pm - 4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Dance Practice	Reservation Joan Maxwell 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 "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 tutor			Reservation Jacie Borman 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Studying This event is in the "Adults" group. DIY Rain Barrel Workshop 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Special Event, 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: Special Event, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: As a second part of the Rain Barrel Seminar, Grimes citizens are given an opportunity to build and take home a rain barrel.
2 pm				Reservation Practice 2:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Presentation practice
3 pm						Reservation Walz family 3:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting meeting
4 pm					This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Lego Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 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. 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.
5 pm			Reservation Grimes Storm Water Advisory Committee Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting To hold our annual Storm Water Advisory Committee meeting. Thought it may be handy to host it near the same time and location as our rain barrel seminar.	Reservation Meadowlark South Region 1 Owners Meeting 5:30pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Owners association meeting to conduct business.
6 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Family Night: BINGO 6:00pm - 6:30pm All Ages Other 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: Other Event Details: Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. Join us tonight for family BINGO! 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 Landing at Glenstone Annual Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting HOA Annual Meeting - Landing At Glenstone Reservation Parker Brooks 6:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Parker will be meeting with a math tutor.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Rain Barrel Seminar 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Special Event 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: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 14 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.	Reservation Dance practice 6:00pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Purpose of Meeting dance practice	Reservation Oakhurst Townhome Assoc. 6:00pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting townhome assoc. meeting will go until 7:45pm Reservation Singing group 6:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Singing practice Reservation Dance Practice 6:30pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting Dance Practice

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