Week Calendar

Name: Hooks & Needles
Start: 2025-03-15T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-15T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Grimes Public Library

Featured Events

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, March 15, 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

Event Details:

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.

Be part of our continuing Community Crochet project! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket. Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

Tiny Art Gallery Canvas Registration & Pickup

All Day 3/24 - 4/4

Lobby at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Required

Seats Remaining: 26

Event Details:

Let your inner artist shine by creating a tiny masterpiece for our first ever Tiny Art Show.

Our Tiny Art Show will be during National Library Week and celebrating the theme, "Drawn to Your library."

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, April 5, 2025 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: 9

Event Details:

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

Add some music to your garden with a colorful garden bell. We will create a small bell that can be hung from a tree, planter or on your deck.

Tiny Art Gallery Opening Ceremony

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Let’s celebrate National Library Week! Join us for our special Art Gallery opening event to view all of the artistic pieces.

Mind Matters: Dementia Conversations

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Marcia Dicks, educational volunteer for the Des Moines chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present a series about Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Senior Yoga

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Yoga instructor, Michelle Soyer, will lead older adults through easily accessible and chair yoga. This yoga class is specially designed for older adults seeking to enhance their flexibility, strength, and overall well-being in a supportive e

Silent Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Looking for a cozy space to read and connect with fellow book lovers?

Join the Johnston and Grimes Public Libraries at Silent Book Club!

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, April 19, 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

Event Details:

Be Part of our continuing Community Crochet! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket. Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

Poetry Night - Open Mic Night

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Performance, Special Event

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, Performance, Special Event

Event Details:

Discover the power of words at the Grimes Public Library's Poetry Open Mic Night! Open to ages 16 and up, this event is your chance to share your voice.

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Time	Sun (3/16)	Mon (3/17)	Tue (3/18)	Wed (3/19)	Thu (3/20)	Sat (3/22)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cardboard Maze All Day 3/15 - 3/20 All Ages Open Play, Special Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Open Play, Special Event Event Details: Explore the twists and turns of our Carboard City! A life-sized maze will be constructed out of cardboard in our meeting room during Spring Break.
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. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B 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. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Baby & 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 A/B 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 "Teens" group. Babysitting Basics Workshop 9:30am - 3:30pm Teens Special Event, Workshop Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Learn the basics of babysitting with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County. 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.
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. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B 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. Cancelled Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Cancelled 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 Jesse interview 11:30am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting interview
12 pm				Reservation Encourager Conference 12:00pm - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting mastermind work Reservation Bible Study 12:00pm - 1:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Summitcreek Women’s Bible Study
1 pm	Reservation Bible Study 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Bible Study
2 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Hunger Games Party and Escape Room 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts, Special Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: All Meeting Rooms Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Event Details: We’re celebrating the newest book release in the Hunger Games series! Drop in for crafts, snacks, and activities or sign up for a 30-minute time slot to see if you can become a victor in our Hunger Games themed escape room. 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.
3 pm	Reservation Grimes Clover Kids March Meeting 3:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting for Grimes Clover Kids	This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Junior Librarians Mini Camp 3:00pm - 4:00pm School-Aged Special Event, Workshop Closed Required This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Closed Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Special Event, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make it any less fun! 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.	This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Junior Librarians Mini Camp 3:00pm - 4:00pm School-Aged Special Event, Workshop This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Special Event, Workshop Event Details: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make it any less fun! 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.	This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Junior Librarians Mini Camp 3:00pm - 4:00pm School-Aged Special Event, Workshop This event is in the "School-Aged" group. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Special Event, Workshop Event Details: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a librarian? Even though librarians are surrounded by books, that doesn't mean they get to read all day - but that doesn't make it any less fun! 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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6 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Family Night: Cardboard Construction 6:00pm - 6:30pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Open Play 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, Open Play 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. Explore the twists and turns of our Carboard City! A life-sized maze will be constructed out of cardboard in our meeting room during Spring Break. 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 Green Meadows North HOA Meeting 6:30pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Green Meadows North HOA Monthly Meeting

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