Week Calendar

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

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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

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

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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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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

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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

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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

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

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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Time	Mon (12/02)	Tue (12/03)	Wed (12/04)	Thu (12/05)	Fri (12/06)	Sat (12/07)
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. 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. Reservation Kennybrook Village 9:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Off sight meeting for education committee 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. 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.				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Gingerbread Jamboree 9:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Special Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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.
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. 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. 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. Kids Play: Winter Wonderland 10:00am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K Arts & Crafts, Open Play This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play 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 Institute for Excellence in Writing Seminar - Teaching Writing with Structure and Style 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Parent-Teacher writing seminar
11 am
12 pm
1 pm			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. 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 Summit Creek Women's group 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Group gathering
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm	Reservation Barb Shutt 4:45pm - 6:00pm 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. Teen Tuesday: Gingerbread Prep Volunteer Night 4:00pm - 5:00pm School-Aged, Teens Other This event is in the "School-Aged" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged, Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Get some volunteer hours and help us get ready for our Gingerbread Jamboree! 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. 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.	Reservation St Boniface Faith Formation 4:15pm - 5:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Church group
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. 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. This month's book: Winter Solstice by Rusamunde Pilcher About the book:		Reservation Iowa Malayalee Association 5:00pm - 7:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Planning and rehearsing for the upcoming IMA Xmas program Reservation HOA Meeting 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Purpose of Meeting HOA Meeting
6 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Family Night: Candle Painting 6:00pm - 6:30pm All Ages Arts & Crafts This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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. This week we will decorate candles! 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 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 Barb Shutt 6:15pm - 7:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring Reservation Cub Scout Pack 171 Leader Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Plan Cub Scout events	Reservation Barb Shutt 6:15pm - 7:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	Reservation Barb Shutt 6:15pm - 7:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring

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