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Healthy Living for Brain and Body

Mind Matters: healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
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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

Senior Yoga

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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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

May - Johnston

Silent Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 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! Unlike traditional book clubs, there's no required reading, just bring whatever you’re currently enjoying.

Hooks and Needles with Comm. Crochet

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, May 17, 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
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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.

COWC Spring Salads

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Event Details:

Spring brings a variety of fresh produce beyond asparagus.  In this workshop, we will make some salads using fresh spring vegetables. 

Hooks and Needles with Comm. Crochet

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, June 28, 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
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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.

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Eco-Mama 101

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
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Join Carissa Thoma of Down to Earth Living for a discussion-based class where we talk about challenges of being sustainable as a parent, and tips and products she recommends.

Hooks & Needles

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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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! 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.
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SHIIP Welcome to Medicare Seminar

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Other
Closed
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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
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Join a SHIIP Senior Medicare Patrol Counselor from the State of Iowa to learn how to effectively navigate Medicare, including Medicare A, B, C, D, supplemental insurance and everything you need to know to avoid Medicare fraud. 
6 pm

Poetry Night - Open Mic Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Other, Performance, Special Event
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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 18 and up, this event is your chance to share your voice.