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Adult Book Club

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

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Book this month: We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker

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Hooks & Needles

Saturday, October 11, 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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Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

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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.

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library

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Health & Wellness

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Room: Meeting Room C

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There are over 7000 different varieties of apples around the world. Some are delicious to eat fresh and others are good for cooking. We will discuss and sample some recipes using apples grown in Iowa.

The History of Prohibition in Iowa

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

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One hundred years ago the United States was under the Prohibition laws of the 1920s, but that didn’t necessarily keep everyone from having a drink. Iowa was filled with bootleggers and illegal whiskey stills.

Inkathon

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

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Inkathon is a writing challenge in November where you set your own writing goal to push yourself to write as many words as you can. There are writing events hosted throughout the month to help you reach your goal.

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

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Teens, Adults

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Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

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Inkathon

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm

Grimes Public Library

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Teens, Adults

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Age Group: Teens, Adults

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All Day	Reservation Reserved for Summer Reading All Day 5/21–6/30 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Purpose of Meeting Reserved for Summer Reading
	Closing Library Closure All Day 6/14–6/15 Branches: Grimes Public Library
9 am		Reservation Tutoring 9:00am–9:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	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 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: 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 terri lincoln 9:00am–10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting tutoring Reservation Tutoring 9:00am–10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring Reservation tutoring 9:00am–10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting tutoring Reservation Tutoring Reservation 9:30am–10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring session for reading and writing 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 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 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 Tutoring 9:30am–10:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	Reservation Meeting nj 9:00am–9:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring Reservation Justine Draisey 9:00am–10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring Reservation studying 9:00am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting studying Reservation Safety Meeting 9:00am–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Safety Training Reservation Jones Tutoring' 9:30am–10:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring Reservation Tigges Reservation 9:30am–10:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Reading and writing tutoring	Reservation Meeting NJ 9:00am–9:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring Reservation Jones Tutoring 9:00am–10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring. Reservation studying 9:00am–11:00am 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 "All Ages" group Collaborative Coloring 9:00am–12:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts 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 Event Details: Stop by the library for a community art project. A collaborative coloring sheet will be available all morning. Come add your special touch! 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 "All Ages" group Capoeira with CultureALL 10:00am–11:00am All Ages Performance, 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: Performance, Special Event Event Details: Capoeira is more than just a form of exercise, it's a blend of fitness, culture, and art. Capoeira is martial arts, it is music, it is dance, it is a cultural expression.	Reservation Tutoring 10:15am–10:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	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 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: 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 10:00am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting meeting	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Storytime at the Amphitheater 10:00am–10:30am Birth to Pre-K 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. Thursday Storytimes will be held outside at the Amphitheater if the weather allows 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 Presentation Work 10:00am–12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Work on group project for graduate class at Drake Reservation Tutoring 10:15am–10:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	Reservation Guardian Care of Iowa 10:00am–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Guardian Care meeting.
11 am					Reservation Justine Draisey 11:00am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring
12 pm		Reservation Patient Painting Project 12:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Purpose of Meeting painting
1 pm			Reservation Tutoring - Timmerman 1:30pm–3:30pm 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 Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP 1:00pm–2:00pm School-Aged Arts & Crafts, Special Event Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Aged" 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: School-Aged Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts. 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 "All Ages" group Summer Movies 1:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Movie 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 A/B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: PG movies and popcorn on Wednesdays! 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 Tutoring - Timmerman 1:30pm–3:30pm 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 Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP 1:00pm–2:00pm School-Aged Arts & Crafts, Special Event 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: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Event Details: Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts. 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 Fiber Arts Mini Camp with ASAP 1:00pm–2:00pm School-Aged Arts & Crafts, Special Event 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: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Event Details: Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend three days exploring fiber arts. 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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3 pm					Reservation Dana McNamara 3:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Monthly Career Planning Meeting
4 pm						This event is in the "School-Aged" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jumanji Escape Room 4:00pm–5:30pm School-Aged, Teens Other, Special Event Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Aged" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: All Meeting Rooms Age Group: School-Aged, Teens Program Type: Other, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Dodge stampeding elephants, roaring lions, and swinging monkeys. Sign up to test your puzzle solving skills in our escape room event based on the classic picture book and movie, Jumanji. Pizza will be served at 5 pm. Registration required. 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.
5 pm			Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees 5:00pm–8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A		Reservation DSM Area Longarm Quilters Group 5:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Educational information about the use of Longarm quilting machines.
6 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Night: Yard Games 6:00pm–6:30pm All Ages Open Play, 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: Open Play, Other 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 Chevalia Run Board Meeting 6:15pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Chevalia Run Owners Associatio Key Topics Reservation Chevalia Run HOA Board Meeting 6:15pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Chevalia Run HOA Bi-monthly Board of Directors	This event is in the "Adults" group Check Out What's Cooking at the Library 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Health & Wellness Closed Registration 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 B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dishes with patron participation. Supplies are provided and registration is required. Berries are not only delicious and nutritious, but also can be used in many different recipes. We will prepare some easy dishes using this in-season fruit. 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.	Reservation Lemon 6:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring Reservation Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting tutoring			This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Trivia Night: Gaming Edition 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Other, Special Event Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Level Up @ Your Library with this summer’s Family Trivia Night! Test your knowledge about board games and video games in this fun after-hours event.

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